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ITC Holdings Names Four To New Executive Positions

NOVI—ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent owner of high-voltage electric transmission infrastructure, announced several executive changes. Appointed were: Charles Marshall to vice president, ITC Holdings Corp. and president, ITC Michigan Vinit Gupta to vice president, transmission planning Brenda Houtz to vice president, operations Timothy Greenen to vice president, supply chain & general services All organizational

By |2024-11-26T09:38:15-05:00November 26th, 2024|ESD|

MPSC Authorizes Consumers Energy To Contract For Washtenaw County Battery Electric Storage Plant

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved an application by Consumers Energy Co. for a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Voyager Energy Storage LLC for a 100-megawatt battery energy storage facility in Washtenaw County’s Saline Township. The total 20-year lifetime cost of the PPA is about $404 million with a fixed energy payment

By |2024-11-25T18:57:53-05:00November 25th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Featured, Social Media|

Non-Flammable Battery Offers 10X Higher Energy Density, Can Replace Lithium Cells

BOSTON - Innovations in batteries are advancing the development of electronic devices, robotics, electric vehicles, and modern machines. However, making batteries safer in different conditions during their widespread use hasn’t been an easy task for developers. Some battery fire incidents have also weakened customers’ interest in electric vehicles and larger machines powered by batteries. In

By |2024-11-25T18:46:26-05:00November 25th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

AI Expert: “We Will Need A Handful Of Breakthroughs Before We Reach Artificial General intelligence’

NEW YORK - “I think we are at an important moment for science and artificial intelligence (AI). In the last two or three years, we’ve seen AI tools become powerful enough and mature enough to tackle really important real-world problems.” That’s according to Demis Hassabis, one of the most influential yet elusive figures in the

By |2025-01-09T10:36:57-05:00November 25th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence|

Detroit Auto Show, Detroit Grand Prix Partner To Bring Racing To 2025 Detroit Auto Show

DETROIT — The Detroit Auto Show and the Detroit Grand Prix are thrilled to announce a new partnership for the 2025 Auto Show that will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Friday, January 17. This collaboration of two iconic Detroit brands, and the highly-anticipated return of Racing Day, will unite racing and automotive

By |2024-11-25T16:39:15-05:00November 25th, 2024|Auto Tech, ESD|

Gov. Whitmer Announces $22.2 Million To Advance Michigan-Backed Clean Hydrogen Hub

LANSING —Governor Whitmer announced that a Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) has received $22.2 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) thanks to funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and support from members of the Michigan congressional delegation. The funding will advance the next phase of planning and

By |2024-11-25T16:29:33-05:00November 25th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

5 Signs You Need to Replace a Valve Cover Gasket

Many parts ensure your car’s engine runs well, with the valve cover gasket being critical yet often overlooked. It keeps oil in and dirt out, but can degrade from heat, oil, and the environment. Typically, valve cover gaskets wear out within 7-10 years under normal conditions. Not replacing a worn gasket can cause oil leaks

By |2024-11-25T16:22:35-05:00November 25th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Microsoft Viva Learning: A Comprehensive Look at Its Pros and Cons

Microsoft Viva Learning has quickly emerged as a significant component of Microsoft’s Viva suite, designed to enhance employee experiences by integrating learning directly into the workflow. As organizations strive to upskill their workforce and foster continuous development, Viva Learning has positioned itself as a central hub for training and professional growth. However, like any enterprise

By |2024-11-25T16:06:42-05:00November 25th, 2024|Guest Columns|

DTE Announces Winners Of $300,000 Community Transformation Grant Program

DETROIT  – The DTE Energy Foundation announced today the winners of its first Community Transformation Grant Program, awarding $310,000 to 12 non-profit organizations across Michigan. This new initiative expands one of the Foundation’s core pillars of giving - Community Transformation. Since the program’s launch in March, the DTE Foundation has more than doubled its initial

By |2024-11-25T15:57:42-05:00November 25th, 2024|ESD|

How to Effectively Use OCR Technology for Accurate ID Scanning

Image by iMin Technology on Pexels.com Optical character recognition (OCR) technology is a powerful tool for scanning and extracting data from IDs. It is extensively used across sectors like hospitality, banking, healthcare, and retail. For optimal results, you need to know how to use it correctly. The following are ways through which you can make

By |2026-01-19T14:43:03-05:00November 25th, 2024|Guest Columns|