Neuburg a. d. Donau – WEBWIRE – Friday, January 19, 2024
Audi RS Q e-tron wins toughest desert rally with innovative drive system
Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz achieve fourth personal victory
Gernot Dllner: Audi has once again set a milestone
Audi makes history: for the first time, a low-emission prototype with an electric drive, high-voltage battery and energy converter wins the worlds toughest desert rally with the Audi RS Q e-tron. The Spaniards Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz secured Audis first victory in the Dakar Rally after around 7,900 kilometers with a lead of 1h 20min. Mattias Ekstrm/Emil Bergkvist also crossed the finish line.
Congratulations to Team Audi Sport on winning the Dakar Rally, said Gernot Dllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. Audi has once again set a milestone in motorsport. Winning the worlds toughest desert rally with an electrified drive is a visible Vorsprung durch Technik and points the way to our electric future. The Audi RS Q e-tron has electric all-wheel drive. The energy supply is ensured by a high-voltage battery and an energy converter that runs on residual fuel-based reFuel, thus saving 60 percent of CO2emissions compared to conventional fuels.
With our revolutionary electrified drive, we have overcome one of the biggest challenges in motorsport after just three years. We are thus continuing a long series of pioneering achievements that have always characterized Audi in four decades of motorsport. I would like to thank the entire team for this outstanding performance in a particularly tough edition of the Dakar Rally, says Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, Technical Development. At the Dakar Rally, Audi was up against the two brands Toyota and Ford as well as the experienced opponents from Prodrive, who proved to be tough challengers.
Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz secured their big lead after having been in the lead without interruption since the sixth stage. For the two Spaniards, who finished first in 2010, 2018 and 2020, this is their fourth success with a different brand, including the second from the Volkswagen Group. However, two-time World Rally Champion Sainz and his experienced co-driver could not be sure until shortly before the end. With Sbastien Loeb/Fabian Lurquin from Team BRX, they had strong pursuers who continued to close the gap until their car suffered damage on the penultimate day. That was an overwhelming team performance, said Head of Audi Motorsport Rolf Michl. Everyone pulled together to make this historic result possible for Audi. A big thank you to this wonderful team. Today we have written a new chapter for Audi, but also in the history of the Dakar Rally.
Daily stages of often more than 400 kilometers, two marathon stages with limited or even no service, as well as 4,600 timed kilometers and 7,883 kilometers in total characterized the 2024 Dakar Rally. Sharp scree and gravel roads, but also towering chains of dunes in the Empty Quarter of the Arabian Peninsula and often difficult navigation demanded everything from the teams. Carlos Sainz, who at 61 looks back on a rally career spanning around four decades, recorded a total of eight days in the lead with Lucas Cruz on the twelve stages.
The two other Audi crews had also put in a strong performance early on. The Swedes Mattias Ekstrm/Emil Bergkvist won the prologue at the beginning and improved to second place behind Sainz/Cruz by the rest day after six stages. However, a defect on the rear axle on the seventh stage cost them all their chances. Stphane Peterhansel, record holder with 14 Dakar victories, was in sixth place shortly before the halfway point after his 50th stage win in the car and his 83rd overall. A defect in the hydraulic system threw him and his French compatriot Edouard Boulanger back to 22nd place on the sixth stage.
Both teams then put themselves at the service of Team Audi Sport. Head of Audi Motorsport Rolf Michl and Sven Quandt, Team Principal of the entry partner Q Motorsport, implemented a perfect strategy in a demanding 46th edition of the rally. Whether it was tactically dropping back before the second marathon stage to avoid having to open the route or supporting the leaders Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz, the management was able to rely on its strong driver crews at all times. The team personnel also worked tirelessly and reliably during the physically demanding, long and tough rally.Ekstrm/Bergkvist finished the event in the top 50.
Audi Sport has let the highly efficient Audi RS Q e-tron mature so that it is capable of winning within just three years. Under the technical direction of Dr. Leonardo Pascali, Audi Sport set the next historic milestone with the innovative drive: after the quattro all-wheel drive changed rallying forever in the 1980s and subsequently clinched victories and titles galore on the circuit, Audi demonstrated great innovative strength at Le Mans. The efficient TFSI drive, the electrified e-tron quattro all-wheel drive and individual technologies such as the LED matrix light and the Audi laser light stand for a high level of innovative strength and Vorsprung durch Technik. Audis first all-electric racing car then made its debut in Formula E, before the brand took on the extreme challenges of the Dakar Rally and successfully completed it as the first manufacturer with an electric drive.
Note to editors:The quotes of all drivers and co-drivers as well as the responsible persons will follow in another MediaInfo.
Additional content:
Press kit including gallery and videos:2024 Dakar Rally
Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park, is delighted to welcome Rev. Henrietta Brown as the assistant pastor of faith formation. She brings a wide array of gifts for ministry and 20 years of pastoral experience. Rev. Brown will first preside in worship with Pilgrim on Nov. 5.
Rev. Brown has recently moved to the Chicago area to pursue her doctor of ministry degree at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston. She is a native of St. Louis, Mo., where she earned a master of divinity degree at Eden Theological Seminary. She is licensed and ordained in the Baptist tradition and previously served in churches associated with the American Baptist Churches-Great Rivers Region.
In addition to serving in the ministry, Rev. Brown is a finance/accounting executive with more than 20 years of experience. She has an accounting degree from University of Missouri-St. Louis and earned an MBA at Webster University, St. Louis.
Pilgrim Congregational Church is a member of the United Church of Christ. Pilgrim is an Open and Affirming church that will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2024 with activities throughout the year. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Worship 10:30 Sundays. For more information, visit www.pilgrimoakpark.org.
Pilgrim Congregational Church, Oak Park IL (media) Rev. Colin Knapp 708-848-5860 www.pilgrimoakpark.org
Oregon Developer Transforms Historic White City Warehouse While Minimizing Environmental Impacts
MEDFORD, Ore. – Oct. 20, 2023 – PRLog — Not everyone is looking for warehouse space wants to construct a new building with a treated cement floor, and all the attendant costs. Warehouse users are looking for sustainable alternatives in this age of environmental awareness, and that’s where “adaptive reuse” comes in. Adaptive reuse takes older structures and makes the space, both internal and external, more modern and dynamic; and, more energy efficient to appeal to and meet the needs of today’s tenants.
The practice of adaptive reuse, according to experts, offers significant environmental and economic benefits by conserving resources, reducing waste, minimizing the need for new materials, and importantly catalyzes other forms of commercial property revitalization and investment.
“I felt like there was inherent value in enhancing the White City commercial property area, restoring and rescuing an historic building, and in reducing the environmental impact of new construction,” said Dale. “Even the large parking lot that comes with this building can be used for industrial outdoor storage,” he noted.
Background:
The online shopping industry, and the multi-billion dollar logistics and distribution network at its core, depend on warehouses. Warehouses of all sizes. After all, not all businesses require large warehouses, especially since the Covid pandemic has resulted in a host of new small businesses as many in the labor force lost jobs and opted to start new ventures. Digital, as well as brick-and-mortar retailers facing the holiday rush are also gobbling up local warehouse space to store products for local delivery.
So it’s not just about the property itself anymore; it’s about how sustainable it is, how it was constructed or restored, and what comes with it. Companies aren’t just looking for four walls and a roof; some want that wooden floor that absorbs moisture and keeps things drier than a concrete floor. And that’s what this property offers.
The Building:
Originally built by the Army Corp of Engineers about 1941 as a transfer station between rail & truck in the Camp White Army Depot, this unique property features a beautiful, refinished wood floor and has undergone a complete renovation which was completed in July 2023. The 9,000 square-foot warehouse, located in an ‘economic development zone’ at 8211 15th Street in White City, is situated on an open yard with outstanding truck accessibility and substantial loading docks with reinforced weight-bearing.
The comprehensive renovation includes: new floor joists, mud sill, vapor barrier, reframed walls, and the roof has been stripped and reroofed with 30-year comp. The 4-inch-thick solid wood floor was refinished, a new transformer installed, with all new electrical and plumbing; and new metal siding installed. The building’s rain gutters were upgraded, new roll-up doors installed, and windows and heat reduction fans were added.
This new renovation of a historic structure will accommodate just about any business that needs open storage that is accessible via fork lift and/or pallet jacks. The office and breakroom are heated and cooled and are equipped with new LED lighting. The large open floor area is also well lit with adjustable LED lighting.
The warehouse features an open yard with truck transport accessible from both F Street and Fifteenth Street. A new loading dock is also double layered to accommodate pallet jacks and truck height for loading and unloading. The new loading dock also makes a welcome covered entrance that leads to the new office.
This open warehouse is available on a five-year-triple net lease for $1.00 per square foot per month or $9,000 per month. The owner will pay property tax and insurance which will be billed back to the tenant to insure coverage.
The online commercial listing (https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/8211-15th-St-Medford-OR/2…) for this property provides images of the exterior and interior of the building.
Dr. Egon Cholakian, a distinguished CERN and NASA scientist with an extensive experience in climate research and national security matters, has announced the Unified International Scientific Center (UISC) initiative on his newly-launched platform: Earth Save Science Collaborative (ESSC).
Dr. Egon Cholakian
This groundbreaking initiative led by Dr. Egon Cholakian aims to unite scientists from all around the globe to launch a comprehensive multidisciplinary study of the drastic effect of climate change on our planet, and to devise viable solutions to this global issue.
The creation of such a Unified International Scientific Center presents an unparalleled opportunity for researchers across diverse disciplines to converge, fostering multi-disciplinary research that transcends traditional boundaries. Driven by an innovative approach to physics that extends beyond the confines of quantum mechanics, the center’s pioneering work promises to unlock new horizons for scientific exploration.
Central to this groundbreaking approach is a paradigm shift that holds the key to addressing the challenges posed by the rapidly changing climate.
“We will work under conditions of complete confidentiality as the path we embark on goes beyond even quantum physics, it is much more profound,” – says Dr. Egon Cholakian.
The UISC extends an open invitation to all interested scientists, inviting them to contribute their expertise to this cutting edge endeavor.
Scientists interested in collaboration can submit their requests on the website: https://earthsavesciencecollaborative.com
Dr. Cholakian’s vision for the Unified International Scientific Center announced in his video brings together a diverse community comprised of experts in various fields, including physics, geophysics, geology, history, archaeology, neurophysiology, political science, religious studies, psychology, psychiatry, and numerous other scientific disciplines. By creating a unified platform for collaboration, Dr. Cholakian seeks to harness the collective power of these diverse minds for a singular purpose.
Highlighting the urgency of the global challenge, Dr. Egon Cholakian asserts, “The correct and only solution to this problem depends on talented, united scientists, endowed with unlimited scientific and financial resources. We must create a unified scientific community as soon as possible… We need to act together as a unified force, a unified mind, and a unified heart.”
The Unified International Scientific Center embarks on a mission that transcends borders, serving humanity at large by advancing our understanding of climate change and cataclysmic events. This ambitious undertaking not only seeks to illuminate the causes and consequences of these phenomena but also endeavors to devise strategies to mitigate their impact, offering hope for a sustainable future.
Contact Information: Dr. Egon Cholakian Email: egoncholakian@earthsavesciencecollaborative.com ESSC Website: https://EarthSaveScienceCollaborative.com
About: A. EGON CHOLAKIAN
A. Egon Cholakian PhD is a Visiting Researcher (National Security) at Harvard University, and a retired Physicist / Attorney. Lobbyist, U.S. Congress and White House, Member of NASA’s NISAR mission team, CERN Laboratory’s Future Circular Collider project team, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility user team, Educator member, International Association of Intelligence Educators.
Contact Information Egon Cholakian Lead Scientist egoncholakian@earthsavesciencecollaborative.com
As part of Pilgrim Congregational Church’s mission to support live music, the church will host Pierre Lacocque and Mississippi Heat at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 25 in the sanctuary of the historic church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park.
If you follow the blues, you know to expect to be taken on a journey both high and low with pure joy, some fury and a little heartbreak. Mississippi Heat is an American blues band based in Chicago. Formed in 1991, the band has toured in the United States, Canada, and Europe, with occasional performances in South America and North Africa. The band has 12 albums. Mississippi Heat’s recording ”Madeleine” was submitted for a Grammy award in 2022.
Tickets may be purchased in advance from eventbrite ($20) or at the door ($25).
Free parking is available in the church parking lot and in the village parking garage at Scoville Avenue and Lake Street. Public transit: Green Line El, Ridgeland stop.
Pilgrim Congregational Church is a member of the United Church of Christ. Pilgrim is an Open and Affirming church that will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2024 with activities throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to join their worship services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www.pilgrimoakpark.org.
Pilgrim Congregational Church, Oak Park IL (media) Delena Wilkerson 708-848-5860 www.pilgrimoakpark.org Rev. Colin Knapp
Contact
