DETROIT - While technology inside our vehicles isn’t new, auto manufacturers have somewhat struggled to get consumers to embrace their respective platforms as much as they’ve embraced the operating systems on their smartphones. The launch of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as a means of bringing these operating systems to our vehicles could become the
DETROIT - On July 22, ITC Transmission subsidiary delivered 11,500 pounds - four miles - of old copper conductor to Goodwill’s Green Works worth about $12,600 that will be used for training, education, and career placement programs for people in greater Detroit. “We are incredibly thankful for our ongoing partnership with ITC Michigan and its
DETROIT - Wary of the problems that appear to have caused the fatal crash of a Tesla Model S running in semi-autonomous mode, General Motors wants to take a bit more time before rolling out its own Supercruise system. That should allow GM to be much more confident that the technology will work as planned,
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP - The sale of more than 300 acres at a former World War II bomber factory at Willow Run Airport for use as a testing hub for connected and driverless cars could close by next summer, those involved with the purchase told Bridge and Crain’s Detroit Business. Yet even as developers of the
WASHINGTON DC - Reports surfaced over the weekend that points squarely at a Russian intelligence group that was the source of the most recent Wikileaks email dump - this one aimed at influencing the U.S. election. Cybersecurity experts confirmed - based on digital forensic evidence - that a hacking group backed by Russian President Vladimir
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. wind industry activity approached record levels in the second quarter as utilities and other purchasers locked in more than 18,200 megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity with another 2,600 MW of new wind energy generating capacity announced in the second quarter. This data comes from the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA)
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is one of eight institutions to receive the Sustainability Award in Facilities Management by APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities. APPA, formerly known as Association of Physical Plant Administrators, is the nation's primary organization for the management of educational facilities with more than 1,300 learning institution members. The award
GRAND RAPIDS - The trade group for venture capitalists in Michigan wants to form a $100 million fund to match millions in private capital with public investment. Under the proposal that’s being pushed by the Michigan Venture Capital Association, private investors would put $75 million into a fund to seed new venture capital funds, an
DETROIT - U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx’s speech at the inaugural Billington Auto Cybersecurity conference last Friday at Cobo Center is now posted online for you to watch. Highlights of his speech include: The US DOT will soon (weeks perhaps months) be issuing its own report on auto cybersecurity and the threats posed by the
CLARKSTON - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan has partnered with WorkFountain to implement the MTAM Talent Exchange, a cutting-edge matching technology that has transformed the recruitment process and streamlines how employers and candidates connect during the job / internship search process. Talent attraction is a key challenge facing the business community, particularly in the
