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3 days ago
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Mitsubishi Electric's FLEXConnect™ Joins the Safety Cloud® Network
CHICAGO & NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HAAS Alert, a company with the largest commercially deployed vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety network powered by its Safety Cloud digital alerting platform, and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. ("MEAA"), a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world, are thrilled to announce their collaboration on a strategic partnership that will lead the way in the next generation of in-vehicle experience. MEAA announced its latest in-cabin monitoring system, FLEXConnect™, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing its ability to leverage real-time vehicle data to enhance driver safety and personalization. FLEXConnect™ now integrates with Safety Cloud to provide an extra level of protection for drivers using MEAA in-vehicle monitoring systems. "Safety is at the core of FLEXConnect™," said Mohammad Horani, Director of Advanced Development at MEAA. "That makes Safety Cloud digital alerting a natural fit to the FLEXConnect™ experience." Safety Cloud delivers real-time safety notifications from emergency vehicles, work zones, tow trucks, and other active road hazards to millions of drivers every day. This technology, which is embedded in compatible Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Volkswagen vehicles, as well as Apple Maps and Waze navigation apps, improves roadway safety by instantly alerting drivers to approaching and nearby emergency and public works vehicles, making it easier and safer to perform public and emergency services. The integration between Safety Cloud and FLEXConnect™ will allow drivers to receive alerts through an in-vehicle information system of nearby roadway hazards. This joint solution will even go a step beyond digital alerting. When the vehicle is alerted that the driver is in an emergency situation, FLEXConnect™ will notify and inform other nearby drivers via Safety Cloud that there is a disabled vehicle ahead. "HAAS Alert is thrilled to enter into this partnership with Mitsubishi Electric," said Hussein Zaarour, Vice President of Business Development - Connected Vehicles at HAAS Alert. "Mitsubishi Electric's focus on automotive innovation and safety is in perfect lockstep with HAAS Alert's mission to make vehicles and roads safer and smarter." About HAAS Alert HAAS Alert's mission is to build lifesaving mobility solutions that make vehicles and roads safer and smarter. Their vision is a connected, collision-free world where everyone gets home safely. HAAS Alert makes roads and communities safer by delivering digital alerts from emergency response, municipal and private fleets, work zones, and connected infrastructure to nearby drivers through its vehicle communication platform. For more information, visit About Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America MEAA is a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world. Known for our innovative components, we leverage our deep technology expertise to deliver autonomous-ready and ADAS solutions, premium audio systems, high-definition displays, and powertrain electronics for standard, EV, and hybrid vehicles. Our innovation culture and operational excellence, which extends far beyond automotive, makes us uniquely poised to help automakers navigate the future of mobility. MEAA has had a North American presence since 1979 and currently operates in 50 locations. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contacts: HAAS Alert Brock Aunbrock@ (833) 433-4227 MEAA John Tewsjtews@ (248) 320-3814 (cell) Sign in to access your portfolio
National Post
3 days ago
- Automotive
- National Post
Mitsubishi Electric's FLEXConnect™ Joins the Safety Cloud® Network
Article content CHICAGO & NORTHVILLE, Mich. — HAAS Alert, a company with the largest commercially deployed vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety network powered by its Safety Cloud digital alerting platform, and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. ('MEAA'), a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world, are thrilled to announce their collaboration on a strategic partnership that will lead the way in the next generation of in-vehicle experience. Article content Article content MEAA announced its latest in-cabin monitoring system, FLEXConnect™, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing its ability to leverage real-time vehicle data to enhance driver safety and personalization. FLEXConnect™ now integrates with Safety Cloud to provide an extra level of protection for drivers using MEAA in-vehicle monitoring systems. Article content 'Safety is at the core of FLEXConnect™,' said Mohammad Horani, Director of Advanced Development at MEAA. 'That makes Safety Cloud digital alerting a natural fit to the FLEXConnect™ experience.' Article content Safety Cloud delivers real-time safety notifications from emergency vehicles, work zones, tow trucks, and other active road hazards to millions of drivers every day. This technology, which is embedded in compatible Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Volkswagen vehicles, as well as Apple Maps and Waze navigation apps, improves roadway safety by instantly alerting drivers to approaching and nearby emergency and public works vehicles, making it easier and safer to perform public and emergency services. Article content The integration between Safety Cloud and FLEXConnect™ will allow drivers to receive alerts through an in-vehicle information system of nearby roadway hazards. This joint solution will even go a step beyond digital alerting. When the vehicle is alerted that the driver is in an emergency situation, FLEXConnect™ will notify and inform other nearby drivers via Safety Cloud that there is a disabled vehicle ahead. Article content 'HAAS Alert is thrilled to enter into this partnership with Mitsubishi Electric,' said Hussein Zaarour, Vice President of Business Development – Connected Vehicles at HAAS Alert. 'Mitsubishi Electric's focus on automotive innovation and safety is in perfect lockstep with HAAS Alert's mission to make vehicles and roads safer and smarter.' Article content About HAAS Alert Article content HAAS Alert's mission is to build lifesaving mobility solutions that make vehicles and roads safer and smarter. Their vision is a connected, collision-free world where everyone gets home safely. HAAS Alert makes roads and communities safer by delivering digital alerts from emergency response, municipal and private fleets, work zones, and connected infrastructure to nearby drivers through its vehicle communication platform. Article content MEAA is a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world. Known for our innovative components, we leverage our deep technology expertise to deliver autonomous-ready and ADAS solutions, premium audio systems, high-definition displays, and powertrain electronics for standard, EV, and hybrid vehicles. Our innovation culture and operational excellence, which extends far beyond automotive, makes us uniquely poised to help automakers navigate the future of mobility. MEAA has had a North American presence since 1979 and currently operates in 50 locations. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contacts: HAAS Alert Brock Aun brock@ (833) 433-422 Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Mitsubishi Electric's FLEXConnect™ Joins the Safety Cloud® Network
CHICAGO & NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HAAS Alert, a company with the largest commercially deployed vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety network powered by its Safety Cloud digital alerting platform, and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. ("MEAA"), a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world, are thrilled to announce their collaboration on a strategic partnership that will lead the way in the next generation of in-vehicle experience. MEAA announced its latest in-cabin monitoring system, FLEXConnect™, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing its ability to leverage real-time vehicle data to enhance driver safety and personalization. FLEXConnect™ now integrates with Safety Cloud to provide an extra level of protection for drivers using MEAA in-vehicle monitoring systems. "Safety is at the core of FLEXConnect™," said Mohammad Horani, Director of Advanced Development at MEAA. "That makes Safety Cloud digital alerting a natural fit to the FLEXConnect™ experience." Safety Cloud delivers real-time safety notifications from emergency vehicles, work zones, tow trucks, and other active road hazards to millions of drivers every day. This technology, which is embedded in compatible Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Volkswagen vehicles, as well as Apple Maps and Waze navigation apps, improves roadway safety by instantly alerting drivers to approaching and nearby emergency and public works vehicles, making it easier and safer to perform public and emergency services. The integration between Safety Cloud and FLEXConnect™ will allow drivers to receive alerts through an in-vehicle information system of nearby roadway hazards. This joint solution will even go a step beyond digital alerting. When the vehicle is alerted that the driver is in an emergency situation, FLEXConnect™ will notify and inform other nearby drivers via Safety Cloud that there is a disabled vehicle ahead. "HAAS Alert is thrilled to enter into this partnership with Mitsubishi Electric," said Hussein Zaarour, Vice President of Business Development - Connected Vehicles at HAAS Alert. "Mitsubishi Electric's focus on automotive innovation and safety is in perfect lockstep with HAAS Alert's mission to make vehicles and roads safer and smarter." About HAAS Alert HAAS Alert's mission is to build lifesaving mobility solutions that make vehicles and roads safer and smarter. Their vision is a connected, collision-free world where everyone gets home safely. HAAS Alert makes roads and communities safer by delivering digital alerts from emergency response, municipal and private fleets, work zones, and connected infrastructure to nearby drivers through its vehicle communication platform. For more information, visit About Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America MEAA is a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world. Known for our innovative components, we leverage our deep technology expertise to deliver autonomous-ready and ADAS solutions, premium audio systems, high-definition displays, and powertrain electronics for standard, EV, and hybrid vehicles. Our innovation culture and operational excellence, which extends far beyond automotive, makes us uniquely poised to help automakers navigate the future of mobility. MEAA has had a North American presence since 1979 and currently operates in 50 locations. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contacts: HAAS Alert Brock Aunbrock@ (833) 433-422 MEAA John Tewsjtews@ (248) 320-3814 (cell)
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Mitsubishi Electric's FLEXConnect™ Joins the Safety Cloud® Network
CHICAGO & NORTHVILLE, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HAAS Alert, a company with the largest commercially deployed vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety network powered by its Safety Cloud digital alerting platform, and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. ('MEAA'), a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world, are thrilled to announce their collaboration on a strategic partnership that will lead the way in the next generation of in-vehicle experience. MEAA announced its latest in-cabin monitoring system, FLEXConnect™, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing its ability to leverage real-time vehicle data to enhance driver safety and personalization. FLEXConnect™ now integrates with Safety Cloud to provide an extra level of protection for drivers using MEAA in-vehicle monitoring systems. 'Safety is at the core of FLEXConnect™,' said Mohammad Horani, Director of Advanced Development at MEAA. 'That makes Safety Cloud digital alerting a natural fit to the FLEXConnect™ experience.' Safety Cloud delivers real-time safety notifications from emergency vehicles, work zones, tow trucks, and other active road hazards to millions of drivers every day. This technology, which is embedded in compatible Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Volkswagen vehicles, as well as Apple Maps and Waze navigation apps, improves roadway safety by instantly alerting drivers to approaching and nearby emergency and public works vehicles, making it easier and safer to perform public and emergency services. The integration between Safety Cloud and FLEXConnect™ will allow drivers to receive alerts through an in-vehicle information system of nearby roadway hazards. This joint solution will even go a step beyond digital alerting. When the vehicle is alerted that the driver is in an emergency situation, FLEXConnect™ will notify and inform other nearby drivers via Safety Cloud that there is a disabled vehicle ahead. 'HAAS Alert is thrilled to enter into this partnership with Mitsubishi Electric,' said Hussein Zaarour, Vice President of Business Development - Connected Vehicles at HAAS Alert. 'Mitsubishi Electric's focus on automotive innovation and safety is in perfect lockstep with HAAS Alert's mission to make vehicles and roads safer and smarter.' About HAAS Alert HAAS Alert's mission is to build lifesaving mobility solutions that make vehicles and roads safer and smarter. Their vision is a connected, collision-free world where everyone gets home safely. HAAS Alert makes roads and communities safer by delivering digital alerts from emergency response, municipal and private fleets, work zones, and connected infrastructure to nearby drivers through its vehicle communication platform. For more information, visit About Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America MEAA is a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world. Known for our innovative components, we leverage our deep technology expertise to deliver autonomous-ready and ADAS solutions, premium audio systems, high-definition displays, and powertrain electronics for standard, EV, and hybrid vehicles. Our innovation culture and operational excellence, which extends far beyond automotive, makes us uniquely poised to help automakers navigate the future of mobility. MEAA has had a North American presence since 1979 and currently operates in 50 locations. For more information, visit
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
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What's new with Palm Beach Fire-Rescue this season? Fire station, alerts and more
New facilities, vehicles and technology have been in the spotlight this season for Palm Beach Fire-Rescue. A major renovation and rehabilitation of Palm Beach's North Fire Station at 300 N. County Road was completed, paving the way for crews to fully move in and begin using the facility this spring. The $17 million renovation took nearly three years, and crews operated out of a temporary station throughout the work. "So for the very short term, we've been able to have everybody under one roof again here at North Fire," said Assistant Fire Chief Joe Sekula, Fire-Rescue spokesman. Having the crews and vehicles in permanent quarters has been a relief, he said, noting that there were space constraints for both people and equipment, and the vehicles were more vulnerable to the effects of the outdoors and salty sea air, leading to more maintenance. The fire station, built in 1927, required significant repairs, and upgrades were included in that process, Sekula said. The new firehouse has a Plymovent air-handling system that removes vehicle exhaust from the bays, he said. The bay doors also were improved to open horizontally instead of rising up, like residential garage doors — a process that made it take much longer for trucks to leave the station, because the solid wood doors were so heavy, Sekula said. "The great thing about the station has been that while we have reinforced and redone the station to bring it up to modern standards, we also pride ourselves in that we've been able to preserve the history of the station as well," he said. "We didn't want to totally bring it back and not harness some of that history." Palm Beach's North Fire Station is officially open and in use at 300 N. County Road on April 2, following a nearly three-year, $17 million renovation. Some of those modern improvements can be seen in the living space, where crews spend a significant amount of time. The changes range from the functional — a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining room — to the more aesthetic: there are places where the original brick walls are exposed. "Our firefighters are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days out of the year," Sekula said. "It's a constant use over and over and over." A new alert system in the station provides more detail and a more visual, as well as audible, cue that there is an emergency call, he said. Inside the bay, new timer boards tell crews how long it takes them to get out the door. "We measure everything in seconds," Sekula said. Speaking of seconds — Sekula said the department has launched several systems using new-to-the-island technology to help keep response times low amid the issues with traffic in Palm Beach. A Palm Beach Fire Rescue truck is parked at the North Fire Station on April 23. Fire-Rescue crews are able to control traffic signals so that they change in favor of emergency vehicles, he said. The department at the beginning of the season began using a new system called HAAS Alert, which notifies compatible vehicle infotainment systems and navigation apps — vehicles made by Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Volkswagen, and people who use Apple Maps or Waze — that an emergency vehicle is approaching. "We deployed that as a trial on one unit of our engines, and it's worked so well that we've decided that we're going to add this to all of our units," Sekula said. Both tools allow Fire-Rescue crews to respond quickly, even when traffic might be gridlocked, he said. Also new this season: A quick response vehicle that can be used to quickly navigate to medical calls when traffic is backed up. Because it is narrower and smaller, Sekula said it can take a small crew to a call, make contact with a patient and even carry a person on a stretcher back to a waiting emergency vehicle for more treatment or to go to a hospital. That's in addition to a state-of-the-art emergency response vehicle worth $75,000 donated to the town by the Trump Organization this spring. The gift of the EMS Paramedic Responder vehicle was made through the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation. The Trump Organization gifted a new EMS Paramedic Responder to the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation for the town's Fire-Rescue Department. The vehicle, valued at more than $75,000, accommodates five passengers and includes a stretcher. Capping off a busy season of training and recertifications, Palm Beach's Fire-Rescue formed its first competition RIT, or Rapid Intervention Team, Sekula said. After their first competition earlier this year, the team is set to compete again in a statewide event at Palm Beach State College, he added. "They did very well for their first outing, and they were very well-respected for what they did, in being in their first competition," he said. The department made great progress this season on its automated external defibrillator, or AED, initiative, with 293 registered devices on the island, Sekula said. "For the size of our island, to be able to have that many registered AEDs, it's just amazing," he said. It's part of a larger initiative with Fire-Rescue working with the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation's Safeguard Palm Beach division to place 500 defibrillators throughout town. Safeguard Palm Beach delivers the defibrillators, and Fire-Rescue staff then train the residents or business owners how to use the devices to treat people who experience sudden cardiac arrest. The town started with places defibrillators in homes, then moved to condominiums, then public spaces and outdoor areas, Sekula said. "The goal is to be the safest community around," he said. "Anyone that would need an AED, wherever that emergency happens, we want there to be an AED close by that can be used." Kristina Webb is a reporter for Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at kwebb@ Subscribe today to support our journalism. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News: What's new with Palm Beach Fire-Rescue this season?
