SHANGHAI, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 23, 2025, at the Shanghai Climate Week 2025 “Climate Lighthouse: A New Era” theme event, LONGi’s Jiaxing Production Base was honored with the “Shanghai Climate Week Climate Lighthouse 2025 Manufacturing Lighthouse Exemplary Award” as the world’s first dual benchmark of “Lighthouse Factory + Zero-Carbon Factory” in the global photovoltaic industry. This accolade signifies the SCW Climate Lighthouse Committee’s recognition of LONGi’s achievements in climate-friendly practices, while serving as an impetus for the company to further explore the potential of green technologies and smart manufacturing.

LONGi’s Jiaxing Production Base, recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as the photovoltaic industry’s first global “Lighthouse Factory,” has met all evaluation criteria for the “Climate Lighthouse” initiative through its advanced applications of automation, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digitalization, big data analytics, and 5th-generation mobile communication technology (5G), demonstrating its leadership in smart manufacturing and digitalization at the pinnacle of global PV industry standards.

Building upon its “Lighthouse Factory” intelligent manufacturing framework, LONGi’s Jiaxing Production Base further advanced its zero-carbon transformation in 2024. By leveraging digital tools to enable low-carbon production, deploying rooftop photovoltaic power stations, procuring green electricity certificates and carbon credits, and implementing energy-saving measures, the facility achieved carbon emission reduction and neutralization. This culminated in its designation as the industry’s first “Dual Benchmark” production base certified under the ISO 14068 carbon neutrality standard.

During the Shanghai Climate Week, LONGi participated in the “Empowering Green Supply Chain Transformation Forum” co-organized by the Global Climate Institute, Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE), Carbon Newture, and Rockwell Automation. Dr. Xie Tian, General Manager of LONGi’s Strategic Management Center, joined the “Big Data and AI: Empowering Enterprises to Enhance ESG Performance” roundtable discussion. He shared practical experiences and challenges in applying data analytics and emerging technologies to advance ESG practices.

Dr. Xie Tian highlighted that the Jiaxing Production Base, as the world’s first “Lighthouse + Zero-Carbon” factory in the photovoltaic industry, exemplifies LONGi’s leadership in integrating digitalization with green transformation. By embedding smart technologies into advanced PV manufacturing processes, the company drives green production and pursues carbon neutrality. Additionally, LONGi has implemented data platforms for ESG disclosure management to verify and analyze sustainability metrics. He emphasized the potential of big data and AI to accelerate secure and efficient green development across industries.

LONGi’s Jiaxing Production Base, through its “Lighthouse + Zero-Carbon” dual benchmark system – a comprehensive carbon neutrality framework encompassing strategic planning, technological implementation, supply chain collaboration, and social responsibility – has emerged as a paradigm of green manufacturing transformation. This model not only provides the global industrial sector with a quantifiable and replicable blueprint for low-carbon development but also contributes to advancing collective progress toward a zero-carbon future.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world’s leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of ‘making the best of solar energy to build a green world’, LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/

Six- Point Service Framework Elevates Efficiency and Customer Value

ZHENGZHOU, China, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yutong Bus (“Yutong”, SHA: 600066), a commercial vehicle manufacturer in Asia, recently hosted the Central Asia Customer Value Exploration Tour in Zhengzhou, marked the debut of Yutong’s EnRoute+ service platform, designed to refine industry benchmarks by prioritizing technology-led solutions and fostering long-term partnerships over transactional pricing.

“Amid intensifying competition in the globe wide, Yutong is committed to transitioning clients from a ‘price-first’ mindset to a comprehensive value partnership rooted in technology and service excellence,” said Li Haifeng, CEO of Central Asia of Yutong Bus.

EnRoute+: Six Pillars of Unwavering Support

The EnRoute+ framework delivers comprehensive solutions tailored to fleet needs:

• Direct Manufacturer Support: Yutong personnel are stationed locally 365 days a year, delivering professional, efficient, and reliable “butler-style” support throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle.
• Swift Response, Efficient Solutions: Customers can instantly connect with Yutong via the LINK+ platform or service hotline for emergency assistance, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
• Full Transparency: Real-time tracking of service requests, progress updates, and post-service evaluations via the Link+ digital ecosystem.
• Genuine Parts Assurance: A two-tier spare parts network (central warehouse + front warehouse) ensures rapid delivery of authentic parts, backed by a 15-year worry-free supply and comprehensive quality assurance.
• Critical Event Assurance: Specialized service teams, tailored contingency plans, and rigorous protocols are deployed to ensure flawless operations during critical events or competitions.
• Tailored Maintenance Plans: Proactive, tailored solutions optimize fleet uptime, reduce operational costs, and provide end-to-end support through preventative maintenance and zero-distance service management.

Yutong’s localized service approach has already delivered measurable success. In Astana, Kazakhstan, the city’s public transit operator manages 620 Yutong buses, including 120 EVs. Concerns over post-sale support were alleviated through Yutong’s Overseas Service Package, which leverages smart diagnostics to predict faults, and slash operational costs. In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Yutong’s electric buses withstood extreme summer temperatures exceeding 40°C while maintaining stable performance. Tailored lifecycle solutions and round-the-clock technical support enabled Tashkent’s transit authority to expand its EV fleet.

Yutong leverages decades of expertise in connectivity and new energy to deliver data-driven service solutions. By integrating global networks, advanced analytics, and intelligent platforms like LINK+, OVAS, and Intelligent Vehicle Cloud, it creates lifecycle-focused ecosystems that boost efficiency, innovation, and customer-centric excellence worldwide.

For more info, please visit https://en.yutong.com/.

Ono Partnering with LabCentral and MBC BioLabs for Fifth Consecutive Year

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ONO PHARMA USA today announced partnerships with LabCentral in Cambridge, Mass., and MBC BioLabs in San Francisco and San Carlos, CA to award each organization one Golden Ticket for an innovative life sciences startup company. The competition is sponsored by ONO PHARMA USA’s parent company, Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Ono), and applications will be received through May 2025.

The Golden Ticket awards provide two promising early-stage R&D companies lab space and mentorship, components that are vital to the success of promising life science businesses. The competition seeks proposals from startup companies in the oncology, immunology, neurology, and specialty areas. The Golden Tickets Ono is sponsoring will provide one outstanding applicant lab space and related services at each of the partner locations, as well as mentorship from Ono’s  renowned researchers and business leaders across its global network. LabCentral and MBC BioLabs have partnered with Ono since 2021. Eight companies have won a Golden Ticket, including Leverna, a biotech based in Cambridge, Mass., that specializes in the RNA regulatory processes and regulate gene expression and protein function, and DeepSeq.AI, a San Francisco biotech dedicated to creating new antibody/protein with generative AI and data generation.

Interested applicants may submit their non-confidential company presentations to:

• LabCentral, by May 30, to: https://www.labcentral.org./. The Golden Ticket winner will receive a $50,000 credit towards space available at LabCentral’s flagship site in Kendall Square for use within a 13-month period, beginning upon receipt. Residents have access to a full range of services, equipment, and amenities.
• MBC BioLabs, by June 6, to: https://mbcbiolabs.com/featured/ono-golden-ticket-2025/. Winners will receive one-year free lab space at MBC BioLabs in San Francisco and San Carlos, and access to its shared amenities and services.

Initial submissions will be accepted for each location, Cambridge, San Francisco and San Carlos, and reviewed by Ono’s internal committee. Finalists for each location will be notified and invited to present to Ono in person or virtually at the end of July. Winners will be presented with the Golden Tickets shortly after that.

In 2021, Ono entered sponsorship agreements with LabCentral and MBC BioLabs, organizations that support the development of biotech startups and entrepreneurs by providing access to comprehensive laboratory facilities and technologies. Ono has long been a proponent of collaboration in R&D and credits its open innovation model for supporting key scientific breakthroughs over the years.

“As longtime believers in open innovation and the power of partnerships, we are excited to be partnering with LabCentral and MBC BioLabs to offer this Golden Ticket competition,” said Kunihiko Ito, President and CEO of ONO PHARMA USA. “We encourage companies who are doing outstanding work in Ono’s four focus areas – oncology, immunology, neurology, and specialty medicine – to apply. It’s our goal to deliver first-in-class medicines to patients who are waiting for them, by leveraging startup technology and Ono’s expertise.”

About ONO PHARMA USA

ONO PHARMA USA, established in 1998 as the U.S. subsidiary of Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., is pursuing the clinical development of new drug candidates. In addition, ONO PHARMA USA is engaged in promotion of the discovery alliances and licensing activities to expand Ono’s development pipeline and pursue the commercialization opportunities in the U.S. For more information, please visit https://us.ono-pharma.com/.

About Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. delivers innovative therapies for patients worldwide. Upholding its philosophy of “Dedicated to the Fight against Disease and Pain,” Ono targets areas with unmet medical needs including oncology, immunology and neurology, and fosters partnerships with academic and biotech organizations to accelerate drug discovery. Through its affiliate, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Ono is accelerating clinical development and commercial operations in the US and Europe to drive global business expansion and further its commitment to patient care. For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://www.ono-pharma.com/en.

About LabCentral

A private, non-profit institution, LabCentral is a launchpad for high potential life-sciences and biotech startups with 225,000 square feet of space across Kendall Square in Cambridge, Mass., and the Harvard University campus. Founded in 2013, LabCentral offers a full complement of programming and networking to life sciences entrepreneurs in addition to fully permitted laboratory and office space for early stage and growing life sciences companies. More information is available at www.labcentral.org.

About MBC BioLabs

MBC BioLabs is dedicated to helping life-science startups succeed. By renting space as small as a single lab bench and providing these entrepreneurial scientists with access to millions of dollars of equipment, MBC BioLabs allows companies to be fast, focused, and frugal. It has five sites: two in the Mission Bay neighborhood in San Francisco and three campuses in San Carlos, California. Each site has a complete molecular biology core facility that allows companies to do experiments on day one. MBC BioLabs has partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and life-science companies as well as a built-in venture capital firm, Mission BioCapital. These partnerships provide entrepreneurs with valuable insights about where to focus their efforts and accelerates the innovation pipeline. Since opening in 2013, MBC BioLabs has helped launch and grow over 350 companies. These companies have brought over 175 programs into the clinic, produced 13 approved diagnostics, and raised over $20 billion. For more information, please visit the website at www.mbcbiolabs.com.

DETROIT, April 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ARBOR Technology, a leading provider of industrial-grade embedded computing solutions, is excited to announce its participation in Automate 2025, taking place in Detroit, USA, from May 12–15. Located in Hall E, Booth #9126.

Engineered for advanced automation tasks, the FPC-5211 supports powerful edge computing for real-time data processing and AI inference. Ideal for machine vision and smart city applications, it handles data from multiple sources—LiDAR, industrial cameras, traffic sensors—with low latency and high efficiency. This platform recently earned the Best in Show award from Embedded Computing Design at Embedded World 2025.

Designed for flexible industrial deployment, the ARES-1983H series features a din-rail mount and EzIO modular I/O system, allowing customers to easily customize configurations for factory automation, process control, and machine interfacing.

ARBOR introduces the ARTS-1670 and SB-244-RPLU for autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles (AGV). Engineered for performance and durability, these systems meet the rigorous demands of real-time navigation, sensor integration, and operational control in dynamic environments.

Built for real-time video and language model (VLM) applications, the AEC-6100 delivers top-tier AI performance at the edge. Ideal for smart surveillance, automated inspection, and robotics, it reduces latency and enhances on-site processing without compromising security.

Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, the IEC-3714 delivers 34 TOPS of AI performance in NUC size. It supports real-time video analytics for age, gender, and object recognition, enabling automated decision-making for promotions, restocking, and customer engagement.

With its MediaTek MT8781 processor and Android 14 OS, the Ruby 10 is built for mobility, featuring Wi-Fi 6E, 4G connectivity, and hot-swappable batteries for 24/7 operation. Designed for retail and logistics, it supports NFC payments, and has IP65 and 1.2m drop certifications for dependable performance in harsh environments.

ARBOR will also unveil its latest Computer-on-Module solution, offering exceptional computing scalability based on Intel’s Core Ultra and Arrow Lake platforms. These modules are optimized for embedded applications requiring compact, high-performance solutions with broad customization options.

Stanley, General Manager of ARBOR Solution, commented: “We are proud to return to Automate 2025 with a strong lineup of automation-focused solutions. Our innovations not only address the needs of traditional industrial applications but also support emerging technologies like AI and edge computing.”

Automate 2025
Detroit, Huntington Place
May 12-15
Hall E – #9126

SHANGHAI, April 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 23, under the spotlight at 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Chery officially unveiled its all-new pickup series—HIMLA—marking a key milestone in this Chinese automaker’s global strategy. Launched amid the booming global pickup market, HIMLA not only reflects Chery’s strategic ambitions in this segment but also redefines the future of traditional pickups three core pillars: a complete product portfolio, new energy transition, and intelligent technology empowerment.

At the product launch of Chery brand, Zhu Shaodong, Deputy General Manager of Chery International said, “Chery brand always keeps original intention as the first choice of family-oriented customers.” He also highlighted the strategic vision for HIMLA, emphasizing: “HIMLA can Master The Terrain, which helps every user to arrive their dream land.”

Globalization is not merely about scaling up in individual markets, but about accurately anticipating industry trends. As pickup consumption shifts from purely utilitarian purposes to a dual focus on ‘lifestyle and work,’ HIMLA represents Chery’s technological prowess in redefining global mobility scenarios. He emphasized that the HIMLA series builds upon Chery’s 28 years of technical expertise and will further leverage the company’s first-mover advantages in the three core components of NEVs, and intelligent connectivity to actively reshape the global pickup market’s value chain.

The name “HIMLA” draws inspiration from the reverence for mountain peaks and the spirit of conquest, embodying the bold yet practical values of its target users. As a strategic pillar of Chery’s global strategy, HIMLA delivers a full lineup spanning from compact to mid-size and large pickups, with multiple powertrain options including gasoline, diesel, and pure electric variants. This versatility caters to diverse needs—from commercial utility to family transportation and off-road adventure. In essence, HIMLA not only represents a big milestone of Chery’s global strategy but also drives the evolution of pickups toward premium, passenger-oriented vehicles through new energy and intelligent innovation.

The launch of HIMLA is not just Chery’s technological statement in the pickup segment—it’s a game-changer for the global pickup market’s value landscape. Driven by Chery’s innovation, HIMLA is accelerating the evolution of the global pickup market toward four key trends: passenger-oriented design, intelligence, premiumization, and new energy adoption. For consumers worldwide, HIMLA delivers a more cost-effective, purpose-built pickup option for every scenario.

HANGZHOU, China, April 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Meizu participated in the Geely Global Intelligent Mobility Expo on April 25, 2025. Meizu set up an exhibition booth at the Geely Building Plaza in Hangzhou and delivered a keynote speech during the workshop session, introducing its smartphones, AR smart glasses, smart cockpit and other products to global consumers and demonstrating the appeal of its integrated AI ecosystem in the world.

As a key part of Geely’s promotion campaigns for Auto Shanghai 2025, the Geely Global Intelligent Mobility Expo attracted over 400 guests. Through diverse interactive activities, the event showcased Geely’s cutting-edge achievements and its ecosystem strategy in the smart mobility sector.

At Meizu’s booth, smartphones and wearable devices designed for overseas markets drew significant attention. Several foreign journalists experienced products such as AR smart glasses, showing particular interest in StarV View and StarV Air2. StarV View, utilizing a BirdBath solution, offers users an immersive 188-inch virtual screen equivalent to a 6-meter viewing distance, enabling on-the-go immersive entertainment. It is also the only smart glasses in its price range featuring 0-600° myopia adjustment. During a recent Dubai launch event, local attendees excitedly pointed at the StarV View and exclaimed, “I have to buy this!”

The StarV Air2 also attracted the attention of foreign journalists. When witnessing real-time translation of Chinese presentations into English displayed directly on the glasses, many guests exclaimed “Amazing!” and captured the amazing moment on camera. Currently supporting 14 languages for bidirectional translation, StarV Air2’s “multilingual AI-powered real-time translation” feature has been used for over 390,000 hours, accompanying users to travel across more than 30 countries and regions. It facilitates seamless communication in business meetings and travel.

Beyond translation, StarV Air2 integrates functions like teleprompter, AR navigation, meeting assistance, music, etc. Its voice-to-text feature also bridges communication gaps for hearing-impaired users by converting speech into text in real time.

During the workshop, Peng Bo, Meizu’s Product Director, delivered a keynote speech titled “Empowering Smart Glasses: How AI Technology Drives Innovation and Practical Applications”. Peng Bo emphasized that AI-enabled smart glasses extend human senses, transforming them into versatile terminals integrated into daily life, and smart glasses may emerge as the next-generation personal computing devices and AI terminals to unlock a huge market worth hundreds of billions of yuan. Moving forward, Meizu will continue innovating AR smart glasses by enhancing product performance and battery life through AI integration, while collaborating with more partners to expand application scenarios of AR smart glasses.

Meizu’s booth epitomized its accelerating global expansion. Starting from product development, Meizu has defined products to meet the requirements of users from different countries and regions to support its globalization. These products have been recognized and welcomed by overseas users. With its overseas footprint expanding, Meizu’s ecosystem products have been sold in many countries and regions such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe, and cars equipped with Flyme Auto have been exported to the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions. Meizu’s overseas AI ecosystem products integrating “people, cars, and homes” have taken shape.

Meizu is the smartphone brand of DreamSmart Group, which carries AI eco-products in three product areas, which are smartphones, XR and smart cars. With deep technological expertise in multiple industries, DreamSmart is recognized as a leader in smart ecosystems.

In 2025, Meizu is advancing its globalization strategy, partnering with Geely to host new product launch and interaction events in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Vietnam, Australia, the UAE, and other countries. In the future, Meizu will hold more than 10 product events overseas to launch more new products for the global market, and build ecological experience stores presenting smartphones, cars, and glasses overseas. Meizu will also work with Geely to build a premium tech ecosystem brand to export products, technologies, and ecosystems, showcasing the appeal of integrated AI ecosystem to more overseas users.