SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has been awarded $2,28 million through the Critical Minerals Grant program, part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This funding, provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), supports Centrepolis' efforts to advance innovative solutions for the recovery and recycling of critical
DETROIT - Falling electric vehicle (EV) prices are leaving a growing number of drivers in negative equity, a top dealership chain has warned. Vertu Motors said on Wednesday that car retailers were coming under pressure as EVs coming off financing agreements were found to be worth less than the loan they are attached to. In most
Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the market and revenues for medium duty and heavy duty trucks powered by hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE). The drive to decarbonize the medium and heavy duty (MHD) truck industry has led to the development of numerous driveline options to replace conventional diesel internal combustion
WASHINGTON DC – Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Announces Easy Cancellation for Subscriptions Final Rule also called the “Click-to-Cancel” Rule making it easier for consumers to end recurring subscriptions and memberships as it was to sign up. Most of the rule's provisions will go into effect 180 days after it is published in the Federal Register. 1.
ANN ARBOR — The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) is announcing a new collaboration with Comprenew, a Michigan-based electronics waste refurbisher and recycler, to hold household electronics takeback events. All Ann Arbor residents, including students, are invited to register to attend the first of these events, taking place Saturday, Oct.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for Michigan's venture capital and angel community, celebrated the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem at its 2024 Annual Awards Celebration, held at Elevate at One Campus Martius. During the event, MVCA presented awards highlighting capital events driving the growth of Michigan companies, significant investment milestones
STAMFORD, Conn. — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62.9 million units in the third quarter of 2024, a 1.3% decline from the third quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This decline comes after three consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth for the PC market. “Even with a full lineup of Windows-based AI PCs
ANN ARBOR – Robot Orders Down 8 Percent In the First Half Of 2024 means The North American robotics market took a hit in the first half of 2024. Both unit orders and revenue declined, dropping 7.9% to 15,705 units and 6.8% to $982.83 million, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023. 1. Why
Today’s job market makes employee happiness and retention essential. Employee benefits consultants play a key role in improving these areas by creating and managing benefit programs that meet employees' needs and support company goals. As businesses aim to attract and keep top talent, these consultants have become increasingly important, influencing the success and culture of
NOVI - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit drew more than 700 cybersecurity experts to discuss solutions to protect Michigan businesses and individuals from ever-changing cyber threats. The event is held each October in coordination with Cybersecurity Awareness Month. "The Michigan Cyber Summit gives cyber security and IT professionals from both the private and public sectors
