NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading charging solution brand TESSAN has announced an exciting collaboration with American singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata, launching a global initiative titled "What's Your Next Journey?" This campaign aims to uncover the stories behind travelers and encourage everyone to explore the unknown during their journeys.
Alex, the CEO of TESSAN, expressed the brand's enthusiasm for this collaboration, saying that Rachael Yamagata's music was a perfect match for the campaign's message. "In our quest to find a partner to capture this concept, we came across Rachael Yamagata's music. Her work is delicate and profound, providing a powerful healing force while rich in narrative and emotional depth. Her creations perfectly align with what TESSAN seeks to express through this initiative."
Rachael Yamagata, known for her soulful voice and emotive lyrics, began her music career with the funk band Bumpus before embarking on a solo journey. Her discography includes several albums and EPs, such as "Happenstance" and "Elephants…Teeth Sinking into Heart," which explore themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth.
In a conversation with TESSAN, Rachael delved into her profound reflections on music and travel, revealing how she interprets the meaning of life through her music. Discussing the concept of "connection," which TESSAN champions, Rachael described music as a bridge for deep connection, allowing people to release emotions. "Connection to me is about authentic relation with those around you, taking off the mask and realizing that we are in this together and in every way and picking up on all of the subtleties of what we don't always say," she shared.
Rachael's travels mostly stem from her passion for connecting with others. Her experiences around the world inspire her creativity, infusing her music with the colors and flavors of different places. This passion drives her to embark on new journeys continually. When asked what "Journey" means to her, Rachael explained, "Journey means a balance of a dream of where you're going and the ability to be in the present moment and to enjoy it, because that really is what your life is about. It's about that journey of... experience of meeting new people, of seeing how you grow, and traveling is what does that for me. Experiencing new cultures, new ideas, new energies of the places I go."
As a frequently touring artist, Rachael Yamagata refers to "packing" as an art form that takes years to master, noting that one of the biggest challenges of travel is knowing what to bring. Among her travel essentials is TESSAN's World Travel Adapter, which she praises for its versatility and convenience. "It's got everything I need as an international traveler in one," she said. "I love it, it is so good, I'm taking it everywhere."
TESSAN embraces the idea that "The journey begins at home" and is committed to "connecting people to their journeys." Over the years, TESSAN has transformed from merely keeping devices charged to becoming a trusted travel companion for many, empowering them to stay connected and embrace new experiences.
In collaboration with Rachael Yamagata, TESSAN explores the profound meanings of journeys and life, sharing inspiring stories of transformative travel. These narratives embody TESSAN's core values of exploration, connection, and inspiration, encouraging people to pursue their dreams and embark on self-discovery, whether in grand or small adventures.
About TESSAN
TESSAN, a trusted partner in charging solutions, is committed to enriching experiences both at home and during travel. The brand offers a wide array of products, including multifunctional power strips, travel adapters, wall extenders, and smart home devices. Supported by a robust R&D and production team, TESSAN develops innovative socket products for users across the globe. With the trust of over 20 million users, TESSAN empowers their journeys from home to every destination, promoting environmentally conscious electricity usage.
For more information, visit www.tessan.com or the TESSAN Amazon store, and follow TESSAN on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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TESSAN Partners with Rachael Yamagata to Inspire Travelers
The launch coincided with ChangAn's 28.59 millionth vehicle rolling off the assembly line, marking a key milestone in its international expansion.
RAYONG, Thailand, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ChangAn Automobile ("ChangAn" or "the Company"), an intelligent low-carbon mobility technology company, officially opened its first international new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturing base in Rayong, Thailand, integrating sustainable, low-carbon, flexible manufacturing, and intelligent digital systems that focus on efficiency, cost, and quality. The launch marks a key milestone for ChangAn in its international manufacturing structure and injects advanced intelligent manufacturing power into Thailand's automotive industry.
The opening of ChangAn's Rayong Factory marks a new phase of its Vast Ocean Plan, shifting from product exports to industrial globalisation. It showcases the Company's potential in global expansion across products, smart manufacturing, branding, and green, digital innovation.
As a key production hub, the plant features five intelligent workshops — including welding, painting, general and engine assembly, and battery — with 90% automation at key quality control stations, among the highest in Thailand's auto industry. The factory incorporates energy-saving and eco-friendly features aligned with green development goals. A 14MW photovoltaic system will provide 45% of the plant's electricity. Recirculating air towers, louvers, natural lighting, and rainwater recycling will cut energy use for lighting and ventilation, improve water efficiency, and lower energy costs by an estimated 5%.
ChangAn has implemented an innovative and flexible production system to lower manufacturing costs and efficiently build high-value vehicles. The welding workshop features 39 robots and advanced material-joining methods, including FDS, EPS, and SPR, delivering strength beyond traditional connection techniques. The painting workshop uses 29 robots and advanced spraying to extend paint life to 15 years and reduce emissions by 40%, while the assembly line features 140 stations, including 18 fully and 125 semi-automated units. Technologies such as automated seal adjustment and AGV vehicles allow for multi-model and multi-power production. The power workshop supports engine and battery production, including ultra-precise engine tile-matching and visual guidance across 22 battery processes. Forty-five AGVs create a flexible, responsive manufacturing and transport system.
As a digital-first factory, ChangAn employs a full-stack digital ecosystem with a microservice architecture for 100% online operations. The entire manufacturing process is scheduled in real time, improving supply chain coordination and reducing the order delivery cycle from 21 days to 15 days. The ChangAn Quality Operating System (CAQOS) ensures comprehensive quality management across supplier parts, vehicle production, and market services. During production, 77 surveillance cameras and 62 foolproof checkpoints are used, creating 71 quality containment processes to ensure end-to-end quality across parts, production, and market services.
Looking forward, ChangAn aims to localise 80% of production at its Rayong Factory, create 30,000 jobs, and support low-carbon growth and talent development for Thailand's green transition. Positioned as a hub for Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, ChangAn plans to exceed 5 million global and 3 million new energy vehicle sales by 2030. Over the next three years, it will launch 12 new energy models and expand AI features. A new Rayong parts centre will support right-hand drive markets with 24-hour delivery.
"After 556 days of dedication from over 2,000 employees and partners around the world, we have built a factory that is efficient, modern, and smart," said Shen Xinghua, Managing Director of ChangAn Automobile Southeast Asia Business Unit. "We are here for the long run. Together, we will help shape a cleaner, smarter, and stronger automotive future — In Thailand, For Thailand, and For the world."
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ChangAn Launches Rayong Factory, Focusing on Sustainable Manufacturing, Efficiency, Cost, and Quality
ChangAn Launches Rayong Factory, Focusing on Sustainable Manufacturing, Efficiency, Cost, and Quality