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Eating habits change only slightly after gestational diabetes diagnosis, NIH study suggests

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BETHESDA, Md., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pregnant women made only modest dietary changes after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Women with gestational diabetes are generally advised to reduce their carbohydrate intake, and the women in the study did cut their daily intake of juice and added sugars. They also increased their intake of cheese and artificially sweetened beverages. However, certain groups of women did not reduce their carbohydrate intake, including women with obesity, had more than one child, were Hispanic, had a high school degree or less, or were between the ages of 35-41 years.

The study was led by Stefanie N. Hinkle, Ph.D., of the Epidemiology Branch at NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The study appears in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Patients with gestational (or pregnancy-related) diabetes have a higher risk of maternal high blood pressure, larger babies, cesarean delivery, low blood sugar in newborns, and development of chronic diabetes later in life.

“The improvements in diet that we observed were not equitable across all groups of women,” said Dr. Hinkle. “This research highlights the importance of creating individualized programs to ensure that all women with gestational diabetes are successful at modifying their diet and optimizing their health.”

The study team analyzed an existing set of data from the NICHD Fetal Growth Studies, which included surveys on diet and exercise from a diverse group of women at 12 hospital centers across the country. The analysis on diet included 1,371 women, of which 72 had gestational diabetes. The study team also examined exercise routines and that analysis included 1,875 women, of which 84 had gestational diabetes.

In the study, women with gestational diabetes limited their daily carbohydrate intake by 48 grams primarily by reducing their juice consumption by about 0.4 cups per day and reducing their added sugar consumption by about 3.2 teaspoons per day. Their consumption of cheese increased by 0.3 cups per day and artificially sweetened beverages increased by 0.2 cups per day.

In addition, the team found that women with gestational diabetes did not reduce their consumption of whole grains or whole fruit, nor did they compensate for their dietary changes by increasing saturated fats. The authors write that these observations are reassuring given that complex carbohydrates from whole grains or fruits may be beneficial for gestational diabetes, while saturated fats can worsen health outcomes by promoting excessive fetal growth.

The researchers also found that women with gestational diabetes maintained the same amount of time in moderate or vigorous exercises into their third trimester. However, women who did not have gestational diabetes reduced their moderate exercise activities during their third trimester by approximately 20 minutes per week and their vigorous exercise by approximately 9 minutes per week.

According to the study authors, the findings show that healthcare providers still have many opportunities to help women with gestational diabetes make greater gains and changes in diet and exercise. The authors called for more research to identify innovative approaches that are more effective in changing nutrition and exercise-related behaviors.

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Hinkle, SN, et al. Changes in diet and exercise in pregnant women after diagnosis with gestational diabetes: findings from a longitudinal prospective cohort study. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2021.04.014 (2021)

About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): NICHD leads research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all. For more information, visit https://www.nichd.nih.gov.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit https://www.nih.gov.

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Los Angeles County Commends FDA’s Commitment to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Which Pose Greatest Risks to Black Communities, LGBTQ and Young Adults

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LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) after it announced it is moving forward with proposed tobacco product standards within the next year to ban menthol in cigarettes, which have been heavily marketed in Black, LGBTQ, and young adult communities.

Los Angeles County Public Health

Studies have shown that people who smoke menthol cigarettes have a harder time quitting smoking than if they smoke traditional cigarettes. Menthol and other flavors in tobacco can encourage experimentation by youth and first-time smokers as the minty flavor reduces the harshness and irritation of tobacco on the throat. According to the 2018 California Student Tobacco Survey, high school students in LA County who reported smoking cigarettes regularly reported smoking menthol cigarettes.

For years the tobacco industry has intentionally targeted Black/African American, Latino/Latinx, LGBTQ, youth and low-income communities to increase sales of their addictive and deadly products. As part of the community-wide effort to stop these marketing tactics, faith-based organizations joined together to create “No Menthol Sunday.” This year’s event, entitled “A New Day” was scheduled for Sunday, May 16th, 2021 and featured faith organizations and churches addressing menthols’ harmful effects. The event also encouraged smokers to become tobacco-free by providing education and free/low-cost resources to help them on their journey to better health and quitting smoking.

“Los Angeles County has always been a leader in tobacco control, having led the way in prohibiting the sale of all flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes in 2019,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor to the First District. “For far too long, Big Tobacco destroyed lives, dreams, and futures by shamelessly marketing their deadly products to our most vulnerable groups. To that end, we will continue to fight to ensure that every person’s life and health is valued and protected.”

The County’s 2019 ban on flavored tobacco products in unincorporated areas reached a one-year milestone this month with the enforcement period becoming effective back on May 1st, 2020. If the FDA ban on menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars is implemented, regulations will be in place to prohibit all manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers, and retailers from distributing and selling menthol tobacco products.

“Public Health commends the FDA for taking this historic step toward curbing tobacco industry’s continuing efforts to allure new smokers to a highly addictive and deadly flavored product. The FDA’s actions will bring about meaningful public health gains and advance health equity by working towards reversing the health and financial damage tobacco addiction has caused to generations of people,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “The work is far from done and we will continue to partner with community and faith-based organizations to help people quit smoking and help youth live tobacco free lives.”

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently launched a media and public education campaign focused on the dangers of menthol cigarettes. The campaign and ongoing efforts encourage people to call 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-45-NO-FUME in Spanish) for free counseling and help to start a quit plan. People can also visit LAQuits.com/menthol for resources to help quit.

The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of over 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,100 employees and has an annual budget of $1 billion. To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov, and follow LA County Public Health on social media at twitter.com/LAPublicHealth, facebook.com/LAPublicHealth, instagram.com/LApublichealth and youtube.com/LAPublicHealth.

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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health works to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being.

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Push10 Unveils New Branding for Texas-Based Nonprofit, TLSC

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AUSTIN, Texas, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award-winning branding agency, Push10, is thrilled to reveal Texas Legal Services Center’s (TLSC) new brand, the result of a months-long collaboration between the organizations.

TLSC, a nonprofit that works to ensure equal justice is served for all Texans, was chosen from a list of nationwide applicants as the winner of Push10’s semi-annual Unwrap a New Brand Campaign. The campaign awards a free branding project to a nonprofit doing exceptional work for the world.

Push10 provided research, brand strategy, positioning, and logo design services for the Texas-based nonprofit to help clarify their message, update their visual identity, and expand their mission to benefit more Texans.

“We really appreciate Push10 and all that you’ve done. Your work has really helped us. It’s been a great process and we’re so grateful,” said Karen Miller, Executive Director of TLSC.

Offering branding, web design, and marketing strategy services, Push10 has helped expand the impact of several other notable mission-based organizations, including John Templeton Foundation, Philabundance, and the Girls First Fund.

Ken Beasley, Push10’s Director of Business Strategy, said, “Collaborating with TLSC to produce this new brand has been deeply rewarding for our agency, and we are humbled to be able to provide support to an organization providing critical services to often underserved communities.”

Follow this link to get a look at the completed project: Texas Legal Services Center’s Rebranding

About Push10
Located in Philadelphia, PA, and Austin, TX, Push10 is an award-winning branding agency providing strategy, web design & development, corporate identity, graphic design, and more. As a dynamic team of experts, Push10 pushes the envelope for clients who demand unique solutions and creative thinking. push10.com

 

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Taking it to the Street – Vaccinate4Love: Doctors’ Orders Awareness Campaign Featured on LinkNYC Kiosks Across New York City

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Vaccinate4Love Awareness Campaign Featured on LinkNYC Kiosks Across New York City

NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As full vaccination becomes the national key to going maskless, with hesitancy still rampant, “efforts to overcome vaccine hesitancy are taking on ever greater urgency,” say Dr. Jacqueline Jones and Davia Temin, co-founders of the grassroots public awareness campaign Vaccinate4Love: Doctors’ Orders.

Vaccinate4Love Awareness Campaign Featured on LinkNYC Kiosks Across New York City

Responding to this need, LinkNYC – the first-of-its-kind communications network providing free Wi-Fi, phone calls, device charging and access to social services – has partnered with Vaccinate4Love to spread the message on New York’s streets. Digital displays with messages encouraging “Don’t Hesitate – Vaccinate” are now featured on 1,800 kiosks throughout the greater New York City area. To date, vaccination rates for residents 18 and older vary dramatically by borough, ranging from 31% of adult residents in the Bronx fully vaccinated to 50% in Manhattan. Brooklyn has a 34% full vaccination rate among its residents, with Staten Island at 38% and Queens at 41%.

In addition to the LinkNYC partnership, Vaccinate4Love’s new strategic partners include Cision PR Newswire, Grand Central Partnership, New York Yankees, Transit Wireless, United Way, and many more. The @Vaccinate4Love campaign, launched in March, has spread nationally over Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Vaccine hesitancy across the country has led to pessimistic predictions about full herd immunity for the U.S. this year, which most scientists estimate would need to reach 70-80% of the population. The Biden administration has set a goal to have 70% of the U.S. population receive at least one shot by July 4.

“We are proud to be able to use our screens to help Vaccinate4Love promote this important public message to communities across New York,” says Esther Raphael, CMO of Intersection, one of the companies behind the LinkNYC program.

Supporting the Vaccinate4Love campaign are a host of strategic partners, including:

More partners are joining weekly. Please go to vaccinate4love.org for more information and free resources, including posters, flyers, social media posts, Zoom background screens, and Facebook “Vaccinate4Love” frames.

Follow #Vaccinate4Love on:

About #Vaccinate4Love
We are a group of the nation’s top physicians and communications strategists who have joined forces to mount a public awareness campaign urging patients and communities to not hesitate, but vaccinate as early as possible, for their own benefit, their families, their communities, and the world.

Co-founded by Dr. Jacqueline Jones and Davia Temin, we are joined by Creative Director Victor DeCastro and Brand Strategist/Writer Roger Chiocchi as well as Temin and Company strategists Rachel Clarke, Trang Mar, Suzanne Oaks Brownstein, Amy Cao, and Maria Matveeva. For more information, please call Temin and Company at 212.588.8788 or go to our website https://vaccinate4love.org.

We are a group of the nation’s top physicians and communications strategists who have joined forces to mount a public awareness campaign urging patients and communities to not hesitate, but vaccinate as early as possible, for their own benefit, their families, their communities, and the world. For more information, visit https://vaccinate4love.org.

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(Español) Prepárese para la temporada de huracanes con estos consejos del Gobierno

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FIME, The Largest Medical Trade Show For The Americas, Is Back And Better Than Ever

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The largest medical trade show of the Americas is proud to announce that its 30th annual trade fair is making a return to Miami. FIME will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) from September 1-3, 2021.

Following FIME’s hiatus last year due to the pandemic, global event organizer, Informa Markets, took a new approach to create an exciting program for the 2021 show. Based on extensive feedback from past attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and partners, and using customer-driven insights, the entire FIME platform has been redefined.

This year’s show will include an online experience as well as an in-person event, offering an even more robust program to maximize investment and participation. The online networking series will run August 2 – October 1, 2021. FIME offers free in-person visitor access to the widest range of new and refurbished medical devices and equipment and hospital technology, as well as opportunities for more interaction, engagement and networking between attendees and participants with the addition of the online component.

The safety of the show’s participants and colleagues is of paramount importance, and as such, the event is being organized in accordance with the industry wide All Secure Standard to ensure safety, hygiene, cleanliness and operational effectiveness for all participants. The MBCC has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ Facility Accreditation, the gold standard for facilities and venues worldwide. Under the guidance of GBAC, MBCC has implemented the most stringent protocols and staff training for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention. At the show, all participants will be required to follow the measures enforced by Informa and the MBCC, including the use of face masks at all times throughout the venue, maintaining social distancing in line with government guidance, and submitting to a temperature check upon arrival. 

“Miami Beach is enacting the strongest health measures as we continue to safely welcome visitors from around the country and world,” shared Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. “That is why we are proud and excited for FIME to return to our city once again to enjoy all our beautiful community has to offer.”

FIME attendees will experience first-hand and in-person the latest technologies, including digital wearable devices, patient monitoring apps, disposable products, and telemedicine systems. In addition to showcasing some of the latest industry technologies, FIME connects manufacturers and service providers with healthcare providers, clinicians, procurement professionals, and dealers and distributors from throughout the United States and Latin America. In catering to the Latin America market, some of the conferences and seminars will be presented in Spanish as well as in English.

Exhibitors are excited to return to Miami Beach for the 2021 event. Ken Spett, President & Chief Executive Officer, GF Health Products, Inc. says, “Graham-Field has participated in every live FIME event since its inception, and this year will be no exception.  We are anxious to reunite with our distributor partners and understand how personal relationships contribute to our mutual success.”

The return of FIME to Miami, not only marks an important milestone in the return to live trade events, but also demonstrates the economic impact these events have. According to the Greater Miami Visitors and Convention Bureau (GMCVB), in Miami Beach alone, trade shows and meetings in 2019 brought in $260.8 million, through 734 meetings and conventions, 530,791 attendees and 480,000 room nights booked. These events are not only necessary for the industry and its members, but also an integral component of the business ecosystem, and FIME hopes to lead by example, encouraging others to make a valiant return to the circuit.

In addition to FIME, Informa Markets has successfully hosted or plans to host several large in-person events in the United States this year, including:

  • MAGIC Pop-Up Orlando (February 2021)
  • MRO Americas (April 2021)
  • World of Concrete (June 2021)
  • CphI North America (August 2021)
  • MD&M West (August 2021)
  • SupplySide (August 2021)

“After a hiatus last year, we are back with an incredibly diverse list of exhibitors and a hybrid model that is more dynamic, rewarding and offers the potential to deliver even greater possibilities and opportunities for participants,” said Gil Alejo, Exhibition Director for FIME. “This year’s event is significant because it marks a new beginning for live trade events. With both the online and in-person programs providing six weeks’ worth of content, engagement, networking and knowledge-sharing, and the unique benefits of an omni-channel experience, this is poised to be our best year yet.”

About FIME:
FIME is the Americas’ leading medical trade fair and exhibition, gathering thousands of medical device and equipment manufacturers and suppliers, dealers, distributors and other healthcare professionals from across the United States, Central and South America and the Caribbean.  

The show provides a strong business platform to more than 1,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, including 15 country pavilions to showcase cutting-edge device innovations and solutions. The event also hosts several multi-disciplinary educational business conferences. For more information, please visit www.fimeshow.com.

About Informa Markets:
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

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Marcial’s new book Condenado a Morir en Libertad, a riveting tale about a condemned man’s redeeming journey from damnation and toil

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NEW YORK, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Condenado a Morir en Libertad was created by Marcial. Marcial is an author and a Doctor of Jurisprudence with a master’s degree in legal sciences from the Administration of Justice. He is also a specialist in business law.

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Marcial said this about her book: “Marcial is sentenced to the death penalty for multiple murders, aggravated by cannibalism, by eating part of the face and chest of one of his victims. His state of unconsciousness, produced by the ingestion of a drug, is the trigger that shows the difference between the normal unconsciousness in which most of humanity lives, with respect to the unconsciousness due to the effect of drugs that potentiate the beast into which he becomes the person, when his soul forgets definitively what he is, to fall into the delusions of the ego as happens in almost all of people’s lives, which leads them to seek happiness in what is obtained or in what it does.

Man is a spiritual being, endowed with soul and body. When the soul remains immobile, it deteriorates; like water that being a symbol of purity and a source of life, stagnant rots and becomes a source of contagion and death. The soul that does not choose the spirit within each one in which he lives goes straight to death, dragging everything he encounters in his path, including the beings he claims to love. However, there is always hope; and this is what happens with Marcial, who walks to death but who, in the end, manages to head down the path to truth.”

Published by Page Publishing, Marcial’s new book Condenado a Morir en Libertad follows the redeeming moments of a man condemned for a horrendous crime that challenges his being and spiritual fortitude.

Consumers who wish to venture into a thought-provoking adventure toward discovering the essence of humanity, the soul, and the truth can purchase Condenado a Morir en Libertad in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Gloria M. Medina’s new book Desde Mi Ventana, a purpose-driven narrative that delves into cancer and healing from its toilful effect in the body and spirit

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HARTFORD, Conn., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Desde Mi Ventana was created by Gloria M. Medina. Gloria is an author who was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, on Sunday, January 26, 1969. She served as a nutrition educator. She later belonged to the Puerto Rico Department of Education as a secretary in the Conceptual Framework of the Kindergarten Program (2003). She subsequently served as secretary at Dr. Efraín Sánchez Hidalgo School in Levittown. She currently began this stage as an amateur writer, starting from her experiences and hoping to have the support of readers.

Medina said this about her book: “Cancer is a disease that affects thousands of people worldwide regardless of their race, origin, nationality, gender, age, or sexual orientation. We all have an acquaintance who has had a cancer diagnosis. Desde Mi Ventana is a work that aims to narrate my experience as a survivor of different types of cancer. The focus of the work is directed to early detection as a fundamental part of the process since as the saying goes, ‘Everything in time has a remedy.'”

Published by Page Publishing, Gloria M. Medina’s new book Desde Mi Ventana desires to bring encouragement, knowledge, and wisdom to the readers on the impact of cancer to the patient and their loved ones to allow courage and hope to flourish in such a critical moment in life.

Consumers who wish to learn about cancer and how to deal with the disease from a survivor’s perspective can purchase Desde Mi Ventana in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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All-new Kia EV6 crossover ushers in new era of electric driving excitement

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IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new 2022 Kia EV6 crossover arrives as the brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV). The introduction of EV6 signals the U.S. launch of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy that will deliver 11 all-new electrified models across the world by 2026. 

All-new Kia EV6 crossover ushers in new era of electric driving excitement (PRNewsfoto/Kia America)

Starting with the EV6, Kia’s EV lineup will carry a unique naming convention.  The “EV” designation will be followed by a number that indicates the car’s position in the lineup.

The E-GMP modular platform maximizes development efficiency and enables the Kia brand to expand its dedicated EV portfolio across multiple vehicle segments – sedans, CUVs, SUVs – in a short time and with minimal complexity. The architecture provides an adaptable foundation with a long wheelbase and wide stance. 

The EV6’s proportions unify Kia’s all-new “Opposites United” design language and deliver crossover functionality.  The visual language combines classic sports car inspiration with high-tech cues, modern CUV styling and a coupe-like profile.  The EV6 has the same 114.2-inch wheelbase as the Kia Telluride, and compares with the width of a Ford Mustang Mach E and the wheelbase and ground clearance of a Tesla Model Y.

The EV platform also enables jaw-dropping performance, AWD capability, ultra-fast charging times.  The vehicle delivers up to an estimated 300-miles of all-electric range (AER), vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, and a flat-floor interior that utilizes sustainable materials throughout the cabin. The EV6 also offers a wide array of advanced driver assistance systems, adding an unprecedented level of connectivity and safety.

“The EV6 marks a new and transformative era in Kia electrification,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America, Kia America. “This innovative crossover leverages the many benefits of its advanced platform to offer a level of technological excitement and convenience that will provide a superb ownership experience.”     

The first EV6 models are expected to go on sale in early 2022 in all 50 states with the GT arriving in late 2022. 

EV6 First Edition
In a first for the brand, Kia will offer a special EV6 First Edition available by advanced reservation at Kia.com starting June 3.  Limited to just 1,500 units, the EV6 First Edition offers the styling of the standard design, which includes exterior details such as black wheel arches in a fully loaded package. The Augmented Reality (AR) Head-Up Display, Remote Smart Parking Assist, wide sunroof, 20-inch wheels, premium 14-speaker Meridian audio system and a two-year subscription to SiriusXM[7] are among the upgrades in the EV6 First Edition, along with dual-motor AWD and a 77.4 kWh battery.

Three unique color combinations include Glacier with dark green seats, Urban Yellow with black seats, and Steel Gray Matte with black seats. The First Edition will be the only way to get the look of the Steel Matte Gray paint on an EV6 with the standard design while the Urban Yellow exterior color will be exclusive to the First Edition. Completing the aesthetic are illuminated door sills with the First Edition designation, along with a numbered interior badge highlighting the limited production volume.

‘Opposites United’ CUV Design

Imagined, penned, and brought to life by Kia’s three design studios in Seoul, Frankfurt and Irvine, California, the EV6 crossover is a worldwide collaboration inspired by a new design philosophy called ‘Opposites United,’ which takes its cues and inspirations from the contrasts found in nature and everyday life.  Key design elements include: 

  • “Digital Tiger” grille form serves as Kia’s new tiger nose design
  • Headlamps offer sequential dynamic light pattern
  • Flush exterior door handles
  • High rear deck serves as a spoiler
  • Cross-car rear light cluster
  • Wheel sizes will be available in 19, 20 or 21-inches

A Foundation for the Electric Age

E-GMP serves as the core technology for the next generation of Kia EVs.  Highlights include:

  • Rear-wheel-biased; available AWD capability with front electric motor
  • Strong body structure utilizing 75 percent high-strength steel (HSS) and ultra-high strength steel (UHSS)
  • Five-link rear suspension
  • World’s first mass-produced integrated drive axle (IDA) to enhance ride comfort and handling, combining wheel bearings with the drive shaft to save weight
  • A long wheelbase and short overhangs maximize interior space with flat floor, no tunnel layout
  • Underfloor mounted battery placement enables low center of gravity for stability

Battery Tech for Superb Performance, Extended Range, Fast Charging and Innovative V2L

At the heart of EV6 is an energy-dense Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese (80/10/10) battery pack available in two sizes: 58.0 kWh and 77.4 kWh. The low-mounted, underfloor pack delivers energy to both RWD and AWD electric motor layouts with varying horsepower at the front and rear axles. AWD gives EV6 the traction and capability befitting a CUV.

EV6 offers up to 576 horsepower and an extended AER up to a targeted 300 miles across several configurations (AER for specific drivetrain configurations will be announced closer to the EV6’s on-sale date):

  • RWD: 58.0 kWh battery with a 160kW rear motor yields 167 horsepower
  • RWD: 77.4 kWh battery with a 160kW rear motor yields 218 horsepower
  • AWD: 77.4 kWh battery with a 70kW front motor and a 160kW rear motor yields 313 horsepower
    • Estimated zero-to-60 performance in 5.1 seconds
  • AWD: 77.4 kWh battery with a 160kW front motor and a 270kW rear motor yields 576 horsepower (GT)
    • Estimated zero-to-60 mph performance in less than 3.5 seconds
    • Not available until late 2022

Beyond its impressive power and range, the EV6’s advanced battery system enables the convenience of ultra-fast charging with the following features and capabilities:

  • World’s first patented multi-charging system supporting 400v and 800v DC charging, which works on DC chargers with speeds ranging from 50kW to 350kW
  • 800v DC fast charging from a 350-kW charger allows:
    • Nearly 70 miles added in less than 5 minutes
    • Up to 210-miles (10-to-80 percent) added in under 18 minutes
  • 11kW on-board charger (OBC) for Level 2 recharging from 10-to-100 percent in 7 hours, 10 minutes (240v AC, at 40-amps) for the larger 77.4 kWh battery versions

Innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality makes EV6 a power source on wheels to support everything from computers to home improvement projects to camping and tailgating.  Electricity flows from the high-energy battery to an Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), providing 1900 watts of power to electrical appliances, devices, tools and recreational equipment.  The system highlights include:

  • 110V power outlet located in a socket on front of second row seat base; adapter to draw power from the external charge port
  • From a full charge, power can be drawn from the vehicle for 36 or more consecutive hours[8]
  • EV6 is able to charge vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) at 1.1 kW, equivalent to a 110V charger

Sustainable, Spacious, Tech-Savvy Cabin

The EV6 offers a modern and eco-friendly cabin with a spacious, flat floor design. Standard and available interior highlights include:

  • Extensive use of recycled plastic throughout interior
  • 100% vegan leather surfaces on some trims
  • 100% LED lighting inside and out
  • Slim front seats
    • Thin seat frames use ultra-light “giga-steel” to maximize rear seat space/knee room due to a slim seat back design
  • 27.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind 60/40 split-folding second row; 53.5 cubic feet of cargo space with second row folded down
  • Hands-free Smart Power Tailgate for easier cargo access
  • Additional storage space for small items in front trunk (frunk)

The EV6 offers a wide array of standard and available technology features, including:

  • Panoramic dual integrated 12-inch TFT center cluster and infotainment screens that form a wide, horizontal, curved display extending across the instrument panel
    • Blue light-filtered screens to reduce eye strain and fatigue
  • Augmented Reality[9] (AR) Head-Up Display (HUD) system projects graphics from the base of the windshield in a large three-dimensional image that appears to be over the hood of the car
    • Provides speed and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) alerts, vehicle information, lane guidance and turn-by-turn navigation instructions
  • Bluetooth[10] functionality
  • Wireless smartphone charging[11]
  • Meridian Premium Audio system
    • 14 speakers with titanium dome for an immersive and rich audio experience
    • Intelli Q technology corrects audio volume/sound quality according to vehicle speed change
  • UVO link connected vehicle experience:
    • Kia Pay: Enjoy an in-car commerce experience. Allows the user to transact conveniently from inside the vehicle with a growing number of merchants and popular outlets
    • Available Add-On customer convenience Map and Infotainment Over-The-Air (OTA) capability
    • Available Wi-Fi Hotspot: Allows customers to connect their personal devices and enjoy streaming
    • Stolen Vehicle Recovery: Peace of mind for owners with the capability to assist law enforcement agencies to recover a stolen vehicle
    • Connected Routing: Uses the cloud to calculate the optimal route using real-time maps, predicted traffic info based on historical information and AI to learn the preferred routes of users
    • Smartwatch accessibility: Provides battery status, vehicle notifications and certain vehicle control through Apple and Android smartwatches
    • Connected Weather: Provides weather information for more than 25,000 cities
    • Enhanced voice assist feature allows voice control of the vehicle’s climate, seat and steering-wheel heating, audio system, and other functions
    • Smart Speaker Integration: Lets customers use Amazon-Alexa or Google-Assistant enabled smart speaker or device to remotely control certain vehicle functions, such as remote start
    • 911 Connect and Roadside Assistance: Automatically calls 911 via the built-in modem if an airbag deploys. For non-emergencies, it can connect with 24/7 roadside assistance and share the vehicle’s location
    • On-demand Find My Car with Surround View Monitor: Uses the vehicle cameras to capture images of the vehicle’s surroundings and then displays them in the UVO link App or Portal
    • Last Mile Navigation: Provides walking directions to the driver’s actual destination if the vehicle is parked between 0.1 and 1.2 miles away
    • Integrates owner’s personal calendar and shows calendar events in the navigation system

The EV6 also offers a roster of standard and available features that enhance safety and convenience:

  • Surround View Monitor (SVM): Utilizes four cameras to provide a 360-degree perspective around the vehicle, enhancing driver confidence in tight parking situations
  • Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse (PCA-R): Detects certain objects behind the vehicle, issuing an audible warning when an obstruction is detected and will automatically assist with emergency braking if there is a risk of collision
  • Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)[12]: Upon exiting, the vehicle provides a reminder to check for unattended passengers that may remain in the rear seating area
  • Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA): Allows remote parking or exiting a parking spot with the driver operating the EV6 from outside the vehicle
  • Safe Exit Assist (SEA)[13]: Audibly alerts the driver or passengers opening their door not to exit the vehicle when the system detects approaching traffic. The system can intervene to lock the rear doors when the vehicle is equipped with available Power Child Lock

The Safety of Advanced Driver Assistance

As part of Kia’s overall commitment to safety, the EV6 has a comprehensive list of 21 standard active Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)5 including:

  • Blind-Spot Avoidance Assist (BCA): Under certain conditions, can detect vehicles traveling in the next lane. When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the vehicle brakes the outer wheel under certain conditions to help return the vehicle to its lane
  • Driver Attention Warning (DAW)[14]: Senses inattentive driving patterns and sends an audible/visual warning to alert the driver
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA): Assists the driver when braking to help prevent a collision or lessen the effects in certain conditions if a vehicle is detected in front. Uses automatic braking to avoid or mitigate an impact
    • Other standard iterations of FCA include FCA-Ped (Pedestrian), FCA-LS (Land-Change Side), FCA-LO (Lane-Change Oncoming), FCA-JC (Junction Crossing), FCA-JT (Junction Turning)
  • High Beam Assist (HBA): Detects oncoming traffic and automatically switches off the high beam headlights then turns them on once traffic has passed
  • Highway Driving Assist II (HDA 2)[15]: This system is the evolution of HDA, which is a driving convenience system that keeps a set distance from a car in front and centers the vehicle in the lane. HDA2 will additionally assist with lane changes and adjust the lateral position of the car within the lane
  • ISLA (Intelligent Speed Limit Assist): Recognizes signs and provides relevant feedback in the cluster and augmented-reality head-up display (AR HUD)
  • Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSCC-C): Leverages the navigation system to lower the vehicle’s speed proactively before upcoming curves in the road
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA): Helps detect most approaching cross traffic when in reverse. When approaching cross traffic is detected, the system alerts the driver and applies the brakes

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

[1] Charge time based on Kia Motors Corporation testing with SAE J1772 charger.  Actual charge time may vary. 
[2] EPA certified range unavailable at time of printing and is expected late 2021.  Targeted range based on expected certification results for at least one available option. Your mileage will vary and depends on a number of factors, including battery age, ambient temperature, driving habits, options, cargo and others. After certification, results will be available at Fueleconomy.gov.
[3] Based on internal testing of a pre-production vehicle.
[4] 0-60 claim based on vehicle testing for GT trim only.
[5] No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.
[6] Augmented reality heads up display is available on select trims.  Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
[7] SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
[8] V2L can be used until the battery’s charge falls to 10 percent. The 36 consecutive hours is only if the maximum 1,900 watts is being drawn from the vehicle and the battery starts at a 100% charge; power can be drawn for even longer if the wattage needed is lower.
[9] Augmented reality heads up display is available on select trims.  Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
[10] The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc., and any use of such marks by Kia is pursuant to license. A Bluetooth enabled device is required to use Bluetooth wireless technology.
[11] Charging system only works with select devices. Refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for warnings and instructions.
[12] Rear Occupant Alert is not a substitute for one’s attention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle. Always check the vehicle interior when exiting the vehicle.
[13] Safe Exit Assist is not a substitute for one’s attention and may not detect all objects surrounding the vehicle. Always pay attention to traffic and to the area around your vehicle when exiting the vehicle.
[14] Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not all instances of driver fatigue or inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
[15] Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on certain federal highways. Always drive safely and use caution.

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Buckle Up: All-New Toyota Tundra Coming Soon

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All-New Toyota Tundra Coming Soon #Tundra

PLANO, Texas, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– The future of Toyota trucks is bright with the all-new, next-generation 2022 Toyota Tundra leading the way. Stay up to date with the latest information here. #Tundra

All-New Toyota Tundra Coming Soon #Tundra

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold 2.8 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2018.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Media Contact:
Josh Burns
469-292-6449
[email protected]  

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For customer inquiries, please call: 800-331-4331

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