As the world evolves, so does the technology driving our lives, literally. Michigan, a cornerstone in automotive innovation, continues to play a role in pushing the boundaries of what cars can do. From AI integration to green energy solutions, the landscape of personal and commercial vehicles is shifting dramatically. Let’s explore six emerging car technologies
Planning an event or managing a job site involves a lot of moving parts; one of those parts that can be overlooked is the restroom access. Whether it's a weekend festival, a construction project, or even a private Gathering having the right number of portable toilets makes a huge difference when it comes to comfort
ANN ARBOR - A statewide planning effort has kicked off a public survey that could shape an ambitious new north–south passenger rail line in Michigan, potentially linking Ann Arbor with Traverse City and points north. While the project remains in early planning stages, proponents say it’s time to talk not just about where trains run
ANN ARBOR - Meta Platforms’ newly announced 6-gigawatt nuclear power agreements highlight an unmistakable reality: the accelerated deployment of artificial-intelligence data centers is stretching electric grids and reigniting debates over how America produces electricity for the digital economy. In Michigan — one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the U.S. — the conversation has
It is easy to lose touch with people who once played important roles in our lives. Childhood friends, high school classmates, and college peers often drift away as careers, families, and relocations take priority. Fortunately, technology is changing the way we reconnect with the past, offering tools that make rediscovering lost connections easier and more
GRAND RAPIDS - As 2026 approaches, new survey data suggests the West Michigan economy continues to lose momentum, even as parts of Michigan and the broader U.S. economy show signs of stabilization rather than decline. The latest monthly economic survey from Grand Valley State University shows most key indicators for West Michigan remaining in negative
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is encouraging manufacturers and their workforce/non-profit partners to apply for a share of $260,000 in funding to develop and implement transportation programs that improve employee retention, productivity and access to work. The Reliable Rides Incentive Grant Pilot Program builds on the recently-released Reliable Rides: Connecting
ANN ARBOR - During 2025, MichBio focused not just on visibility, but on building the underlying conditions that allow companies to start, scale, and stay in Michigan. Convening the Ecosystem, Statewide Convening Michigan’s life sciences community remained a central pillar of MichBio’s work in 2025, with a renewed emphasis on geographic reach, inclusivity, and high-value
NORWAY - A speculative proposal making the rounds again in global infrastructure circles imagines a 3,400-mile tunnel beneath the Atlantic Ocean, capable of moving passengers between New York and London in under an hour. Highlighted recently by Ecoportal, the concept carries a staggering $20 trillion price tag and relies on a combination of vacuum-tube travel
NOVI - Mid-Michigan residents will have a limited but meaningful opportunity this month to shape where a major new high-voltage transmission line may be built. ITC Michigan is hosting a series of community listening sessions in late January and early February to gather local input on preliminary routing for a proposed 345-kilovolt transmission line spanning
