Corporate bits | Mercedes highlights electric mobility at Paris Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz Cars auf dem Pariser Automobilsalon 2016
This year’s Paris Motor Show by Mercedes-Benz is characterized by change: celebrating their world premieres in Hall 5.2 will be the electric drive versions of the new smart fortwo, the smart fortwo cabrio and, for the first time, the smart forfour.
A new member of the E-Class family will also be on show for the first time. Alongside the Saloon and Estate variants, the E-Class All-Terrain vehicle is a new, lifestyle-oriented addition to the model range, said the automobile company in a press release.
Running centrally from the front edge through to the large LED panel on the rear building is the E-Mobility Lane, where the electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Cars are positioned on black, backlit glass.

CEM launches ‘power elites’ program

CEM has launched the “Power Elites” training program to help youth cultivate good habits when it comes to power consumption and resource conservation.
Open to Form 1 and Form 2 Macau full-time secondary school students, the one-year program includes activities such as visiting the electrical company to learn about the power generation process, its infrastructure and facilities; as well as deepen their understanding of local power generation methods and the daily tasks of engineers.
All participants are required to submit a report summarizing their knowledge and experience gained over the year at the end of the program. Entrants whose reports attain a passing grade will receive a Completion Certificate.
The program features several awards, including a trophy, cash prizes of up to MOP2,000 and one-day tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland with round-trip jetfoil tickets.
According to CEM, final participants will be selected via drawing lots if there are more than 40 nominations on the shortlist. The deadline for nomination is October 13.

Sofitel to start ‘Wine Days’ tomorrow

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Sofitel has launched its 2016 “Sofitel Wine Days”, a global brand promotion taking place from tomorrow until October 31. During this time, Sofitel hotels will celebrate French wine and ‘art de vivre.’
This fifth edition is an opportunity to illustrate Sofitel’s commitment to wine through a variety of events, enabling guests to increase their knowledge of the world of wine, according to the hotel’s statement.
In greater China, the 2016 edition will offer diverse wine-oriented experiences to guests, including wine tastings, events, discoveries and meetings.

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