SOUTHFIELD - Eaton has launched its next-generation fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV) for hybrid vehicles. The new FTIV® is easier to mount, 27% lighter, 39% smaller and contains 24% fewer components than its predecessor. The gas engine in a hybrid vehicle does not operate continuously. As a result, hybrid fuel systems require special measures to address
NOVI – In the March 18 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Purvi Patel, vice president of regulatory affairs for ITC Holdings. In light of Women’s History Month, Patel discussed her experience in the male-centric energy industry and what she is doing to support other women seeking careers in energy, both through her work
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LANSING - If you hear tornado sirens on Wednesday, don’t panic: Michigan is holding its annual statewide tornado drill. As part of Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging residents to participate in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20by
FLINT - Registration is open for Full Tank Automotive Camp, a five-day experience fueled by General Motors for high schoolers to explore opportunities in the automotive industry. “Students will learn about careers throughout the automotive industry, including design, development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, service and aftermarket,” said Elgie Bright, who chairs the Automotive Marketing/Management program at
BEIJING - It is the world’s biggest battery maker, it powers electric vehicles for Tesla, Volkswagen and BMW, and its EV technology is miles ahead of US offerings, say experts The world’s two superpowers are so intricately linked that it’s hard to think of a pillar of the economy that hasn’t been strained by tensions
DEARBORN - Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. However, due to the pivot, plans for its three-row electric SUV have been put on the back burner.
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon discuss the impact of the Feb. 21 ransomware attack on medical billing processor Change Healthcare forced the $13 billion company offline, and severed one of the few links connecting health care providers to insurance firms — and triggered a cash crunch at hospitals, health clinics
HOLLAND - A new report projects ‘high’ potential for business growth in West Michigan for advanced energy storage and material manufacturing production. The West Michigan Advanced Energy Storage Ecosystem Report was compiled to illustrate the region’s current industry assets and highlight its growth potential. Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens joins MITech TV to provide details.
ANN ARBOR - In concert with the nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across the nation, the Michigan SBDC will celebrate SBDC Day Wednesday, March 20, and host a live webinar called "Ask the Experts - SBDC Consultants" from 11 am to noon. Michigan SBDC Greater Washtenaw Regional Director Ron Stevens provide an overview
