This Week in Transportation News: 10 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases from PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

1. Lexus Electrifies Fans in New Marvel Studios' 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Campaign for First-Ever Battery Electric Vehicle, The Lexus RZ 450e
   Quick thinking, a spear and the all-new, very agile, 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is all you need when you're the formidable Dora Milaje, evading with a host of villainous pursuers.
2. Caterpillar Expands Construction Industries Portfolio with Four Battery Electric Machines
   Caterpillar is focused on delivering purpose-built solutions to help customers achieve their sustainability goals by geography, by jobsite and specific customer need.
3. Subaru Supports Pet Organizations Through Adoption Events During Subaru Loves Pets Month
   Automaker Seeks to Unite Shelter Pets with Loving Homes at Retailer Pet Adoption Events Throughout October
4. Top 4 Fall Driving Hazards
   Erie Insurance lists four of the top fall driving hazards and a few steps to make your commute safer.
5. Charleston County Teen Driver Safety Week Events
   The National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter (SCNSC) and State Farm are partnering with the Mount Pleasant Police Department and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD SC) to help students develop safer driving habits.
6. Lordstown Motors Begins Commercial Production of Endurance™ Pickup Truck
   The Lordstown Endurance is a full-size, all-electric pickup truck that is perfect for the commercial fleet market.
7. DENSO Sponsors EcoCAR EV Challenge in Support of STEM Education, Future Workforce
   DENSO providing monetary and in-kind donations, including vehicle electrification components, mentorship and technical guidance
8. EV Mobility & Proper Hotels Announce Electric Vehicle Rentals at Santa Monica Proper, DTLA Proper, and Austin Proper
   EV Mobility will deploy 2022 Tesla Model 3s to three Proper Hotels locations across the country, with plans to expand as new properties open. 
9. Daymak Inc. Does Their Part in the Battle Against Inflation by Announcing Their Green Value Line; 5 Electric Bicycles at $999 to Give Everyone the Opportunity to Go with the Most Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Mode of Transportation
   Daymak Inc., today has announced the Green Value Line, which is a selection of electric bikes all under $1000!
10. Alaska Airlines' newest partner, Air Tahiti Nui, launches new service to islands of Tahiti
    South Pacific airline now flies nonstop between Seattle and French Polynesia; Mileage Plan members can earn and redeem miles for flights and purchase tickets on alaskaair.com

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