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EVs Have More Initial Quality Problems Than Gasoline Cars, J.D. Power Survey

TROY–Today’s mass market electric vehicles average 181 problems per 100 vehicles, according to the 2024 initial quality study of new vehicles from the Troy customer experience firm J.D. Power.  Meanwhile, EV premium brands—often including more complicated systems and thus more reliance on connectivity—average 232 problems per 100. A lower score reflects higher vehicle quality. Both

By |2024-07-02T18:07:13-04:00July 2nd, 2024|ESD|

FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Treatment From Eli Lilly

WASHINGTON DC - The Food and Drug Administration approved a new Alzheimer's treatment called donanemab on Tuesday, clearing the way for the third addition to a new class of drugs aimed at slowing the brain's decline in patients facing the early stages of the disease. Branded as Kisunla by drugmaker Eli Lilly, donanemab's approval follows

By |2024-07-02T17:49:22-04:00July 2nd, 2024|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

LTU Creates New Division of Research and Economic Development

SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has consolidated its research and economic development activities into a new division. The university's sponsored research effort has grown from less than $1 million a year a decade ago to nearly $10 million a year today, with research funding coming from both industry and government agencies like the National Science

By |2024-07-02T16:21:24-04:00July 2nd, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

E-Bike Usage and How to Stay Safe on the Road

Electric bikes and scooters have become highly popular throughout the United States in recent years. Even though e-bikes assist us in maintaining an active lifestyle and getting to our destinations faster, they come with several risks. Thus, in many states, there are several regulations for e-bike use. A typical bicycle or scooter can reach a

By |2024-07-02T16:07:43-04:00July 2nd, 2024|Guest Columns|

EV Rethinking, Stellantis Layoffs, Hybrid Work in The Auto Industry

DETROIT - Long-time auto expert Paul Eisenstein returns to MITechTV to provide the latest Detroit auto updates. Those include auto makers rethinking EV schedules, and also how to deal with the huge cost and labor savings held by Tesla and China's BYD, the world's lowest cost Electric Vehicle makers. Stellantis, the former Chrysler, looking at

By |2024-07-03T11:06:00-04:00July 2nd, 2024|Auto Tech, ESD, mitechtv|

Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses

SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the first provisional dual-use recreational marijuana sales licenses. Consequently, these new dual-use recreational marijuana sales licenses will enable authorized retailers in Sandusky to begin offering both medical and recreational cannabis products to adult consumers. Moreover, the approval of these pioneering licenses

By |2024-07-10T02:43:42-04:00July 1st, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Kratom for Chronic Pain: A Potential Safer Alternative to Pharmaceuticals

Chronic pain is a pervasive issue affecting millions globally, leading many to seek relief through various means, including pharmaceuticals. However, concerns over opioid addiction and side effects have pushed individuals to explore alternative treatments. Krush on for origin history and uses Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, has emerged as a potentially safer alternative

By |2024-08-02T10:21:59-04:00July 1st, 2024|Guest Columns|

Innovations in Electrolysis Technology for Efficient and Sustainable Hydrogen Production

In the quest for renewable energy sources, hydrogen stands out for its potential to revolutionize the energy sector. Electrolysis technology plays a critical role in the production of green hydrogen, offering a path to sustainable energy without carbon emissions. Innovations in this field are creating more efficient and scalable methods to meet the growing demand

By |2024-07-01T09:48:25-04:00July 1st, 2024|Guest Columns|

What Is The Bing Redirect Virus And How Can You Remove It From Your Mac?

The Bing redirect virus is one of those types of malware that can be hard to identify. The thing is, at its core this is not a virus, it won’t copy itself and replicate onto your Mac. However, it will change the browser setting, redirect you to different malicious websites and so on. While it

By |2024-07-01T09:07:38-04:00July 1st, 2024|Guest Columns|

Antarctic Ice Sheet At Tipping Point – Sea Level Rise May Be 190 Feet

CNN — The Antarctic ice sheet is melting in a new, worrying way that scientific models used to project future sea level rise have not taken into account, suggesting current projections could be significantly underestimating the problem, according to a new study. Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey found that warm ocean water is seeping beneath the ice sheet

By |2024-07-02T17:50:31-04:00June 30th, 2024|Climate Change, Featured, Science|