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From Internal Combustion to Battery Electric Vehicles: Enabling Digital Manufacturing

ANN ARBOR - Today’s automotive industry faces a historical shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to battery electric vehicles (BEV). This shift is profound, dramatically altering the structure of the automotive value chain and the vehicle manufacturing process. This conversion occurs as the industry undergoes a digital transformation. The ICE to BEV project builds

By |2022-09-13T15:33:15-04:00September 13th, 2022|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0|

Automakers Invest Billions In North American EV And Battery Manufacturing Facilities

ANN ARBOR - Automaker investment in battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing in North America is on the rise. For nearly two decades, the CAR Automotive Communities Partnership (ACP) has tracked announced automotive manufacturing investments In North America. The ACP Book of Deals investment database illustrates the extent of the sector’s commitment to the transformation.

By |2022-07-22T09:55:07-04:00July 22nd, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Featured|

CAR Reports On Industry X Auto, Fuel Economy, Industry 4.0 Published

ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research has published an overview of the research completed by CAR in 2021. Topics include Industry X automotive, Improving Fuel economy for Light-Duty Vehicles, Motor Vehicles manufacturing in the Great Lakes region, JANUARY  |  ​With the support of a unique and powerful consortium of technology companies, the Center for

By |2021-12-19T16:00:17-05:00December 19th, 2021|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0, STEM|

Congress Aims To Revamp Consumer Incentives For Plug-In Electric Vehicles

ANN ARBOR - Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up to $12,500 for individuals who purchase qualified plug-in electric vehicles – including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and, for the first time, fuel cell electric vehicles. The proposed program to “green the fleet” is part of the Build Back Better spending

Congress To Revamp Up Consumer Incentives For Plug-In Electric Vehicles

ANN ARBOR - Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up to $12,500 for individuals who purchase qualified plug-in electric vehicles  – including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and, for the first time, fuel cell electric vehicles. The proposed program to “green the fleet” is part of the Build Back Better spending bill

By |2021-10-03T14:30:04-04:00October 3rd, 2021|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Future Mobility: Limiting The Spread Of Disease Through Bacteria, Virus Resisting Materials

ANN ARBOR - The future of personal mobility likely includes a greater reliance on shared transportation (ride-hailing, ride-sharing, carsharing). However, the COVID-19 health crisis has intensified the debate on the health risks in the shared mobility world. The interior of light-duty vehicles is an excellent example of the necessary combination of predisposing factors for cross-contamination.

By |2020-05-15T15:00:03-04:00May 15th, 2020|Guest Columns, Mobile MI, Mobility|

Technology Roadmap: Intelligent Mobility Technologies

ANN ARBOR - The automotive and transportation industries are undergoing extraordinary changes in direct response to recent advancements in automation technologies, data analysis, and wireless communication.  A major trend in the past ten years has been an emphasis on improving driver safety and efficiency. These new trends and advancements have motivated automakers and their tier

By |2020-02-05T11:00:49-05:00February 5th, 2020|Auto Tech, Guest Columns|