mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

What’s Michigan Doing To Support Mobility and Electrification?

LANSING - Charlie Tyson who runs the office of Future Mobility and Electrification from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to provide details on how the state of Michigan is providing grants and other services to help keep Michigan the mobility hub of the world. https://youtu.be/s-xC0hVJvx0

By |2023-06-29T16:03:50-04:00June 29th, 2023|mitechtv, Mobility|

Hypersonic Jet Seeks To Fly From New York To London In 90 Minutes

PARIS  - The world has not seen a supersonic aircraft since the demise of the Concorde in 2003. The legendary plane connected New York and London in as little as three and a half hours, but several factors including its costly fuel-hungry engines made the Concorde difficult to sustain. Nevertheless, that hasn't stopped several aerospace

By |2023-06-27T11:04:55-04:00June 27th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

Stefanini Partners With Visibilityone To Provide Video Collaboration Monitory

SOUTHFIELD - Stefanini Group announced today a partnership with VisibilityOne to provide monitoring and management services for unified communications and video collaboration. With comprehensive monitoring capabilities, proactive alerting, advanced algorithms and vendor-agnostic compatibility, VisibilityOne stands out as a leading provider of video conferencing monitoring solutions for organizations seeking to optimize their unified communications. Their cloud-based solutions give IT

By |2023-06-25T16:47:28-04:00June 25th, 2023|News|

Paper-Thin Film Turns Any Wall Or Furniture Into A Heater

SAN FRANCISCO - By 2050, two out of every three people will likely live in cities. This urbanization will introduce a number of environmental challenges, especially in the heating sector, which accounts for half of the world’s energy consumption. This is where a company from Finland might come in. Engineers at The Warming Surfaces Company have created a novel concept

By |2023-06-25T16:36:09-04:00June 25th, 2023|Uncategorized|

The Rise of Solid-State Batteries – Faster Charing Times For EVs

LONDON - A new era in battery technology is dawning, and it promises to revolutionize the way we store and use energy. Solid-state batteries, which use solid electrolytes instead of the liquid or gel-based electrolytes found in traditional lithium-ion batteries, are poised to become the next big thing in energy storage. With the potential to

By |2023-06-25T16:28:49-04:00June 25th, 2023|Science|

Wind And Solar Generated More Electricity In US Than Coal In 2023

SAN FRANCISCO - Solar and wind power have set a record, generating more electricity in the US than coal for the first five months of 2023. Data from the US Energy Information Administration indicates that the two renewables outproduced coal in January, February and March, CBS News reported, while preliminary figures show the same trend for

By |2023-06-25T16:11:27-04:00June 25th, 2023|Clean Update, Featured|

Automakers Are Gearing Up To Get Ahead Of EV And Hydrogen Trends

DETROIT - The automakers are gearing up to produce new electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles — a byproduct of public policies and market demand. The Inflation Reduction Act will cut CO2 emissions by 40% from a 2005 baseline, partly provided by the incentives given to EVs and hydrogen cars. Automakers are shifting gears and

By |2023-06-25T16:05:30-04:00June 25th, 2023|Auto Tech|

Motor City ISSA Members Free To Attend Data Connectors Detroit Cybersecurity Conference

DETROIT - The Motor City ISSA members are welcome on June 29 to a free pass, which includes CPEs, a signed copy of “The Cyber Elephant in the Boardroom” from our keynote speaker, entrance into the general sessions room, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and networking/happy hour reception. Featured Speakers: • Mathieu Gorge,

By |2023-06-25T15:03:27-04:00June 25th, 2023|Cyber Defense|

Automation Alley, Oakland University To Open DOE-Funded Cybersecurity Center

TROY – Automation Alley has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response to create a university-based cybersecurity center in Michigan. The Oakland University Cybersecurity Center will leverage the expertise of several strategic partners, including Oakland University, Fraunhofer USA, SensCy, and GRIMM Cyber. The team

By |2023-06-25T14:55:18-04:00June 25th, 2023|Cyber Defense|

Jackson County Kicks Off Energy Project To Save Taxpayers Millions

JACKSON COUNTY – Jackson County kicked off a $28.1 million project with Veregy to improve energy and operational efficiency while enhancing County facilities. With recent legislation, specifically the American Rescue Plan Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, the County is eligible to receive nearly $13.7 million in federal funding, which can be deducted from the

By |2023-06-25T14:41:50-04:00June 25th, 2023|Clean Update|