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U-M’s Innovation Partnerships Awarded $5M To Establish Statewide Venture Fund

U-M’s Innovation Partnerships Awarded $5M To Establish Statewide Venture Fund

ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan's Innovation Partnerships has received $5 million from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to establish the Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund and Michigan University Innovation Capital Consortium. This venture fund will solidify the state's university research commercialization ecosystem through a partnership between U-M, Michigan State University, Michigan State University Research Foundation,

By Staff Writer|2024-02-05T13:29:30-05:00February 2nd, 2024|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

New EV Battery Boasts 73 Percent Greater Range

New EV Battery Boasts 73 Percent Greater Range

ANN ARBOR - The A-Sample battery pack pictured below was designed by Enpower Greentech for a class-1 commercial EV customer. The module utilized Enpower Greentech's energy dense semi-solid state "Swift" batteries. The "Swift" battery contains less liquid electrolyte, making it a safer and lighter chemistry choice for e-mobility when compared to other lithium-ion batteries commonly

By Staff Writer|2024-02-02T09:50:45-05:00February 2nd, 2024|Science|

Self Love Beauty Kicking Off Build Like A Girl Event With A Confidence Workshop

Self Love Beauty Kicking Off Build Like A Girl Event With A Confidence Workshop

MIDLAND – Lisa Tarkington, founder and executive director of Self Love Beauty, will kick-off Build Like a Girl with a mini-workshop on confidence. Build Like a Girl, hosted by the Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA), Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan (ABC) and LOGIC (Ladies Operating for Growth in Construction), is set for 5:30 PM

By Staff Writer|2024-02-02T09:50:46-05:00February 2nd, 2024|ESD|

Detroit Mercy Offers Eligible Students Tuition-Free Undergraduate Degree

Detroit Mercy Offers Eligible Students Tuition-Free Undergraduate Degree

DETROIT—Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can earn an undergraduate degree from nationally ranked University of Detroit Mercy with no tuition costs under a new program called Titan Edge. Beginning with the 2024-25 academic year, Detroit Mercy will offer free tuition to first-year students who meet certain eligibility requirements. They may renew Titan Edge for up to

By Staff Writer|2024-05-20T13:04:54-04:00February 2nd, 2024|ESD|

GM And Honda Start U.S. Production of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

GM And Honda Start U.S. Production of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

DETROIT - GM and Honda have started production of hydrogen fuel cells that will power commercial trucks, heavy equipment, generators, and to a lesser extent, passenger vehicles, Motortrend reported. The fuel-cell modules being built by the joint venture in a Brownstown, Michigan, plant will be used in a hydrogen-powered Honda CR-V that will debut in March

By Staff Writer|2024-02-02T09:50:48-05:00February 2nd, 2024|Science|

MCWT Robots Competition: Girls Solve-IT Applications Close Feb. 9

MCWT Robots Competition: Girls Solve-IT Applications Close Feb. 9

SOUTHFIELD - Girls Solve-IT Powered by Ford, is a state-wide technology competition for Michigan girls in grades 4 - 8. The students work together in teams that are given tech quests to complete, which qualify them for the final round and potential cash prizes. The application window for 2024 closes Sunday, Feb. 9, 2024 COMPETITION

By Staff Writer|2024-02-02T09:50:49-05:00February 2nd, 2024|ESD|

Ann Arbor Accepting Applications For A2ZERO Ambassadors

Ann Arbor Accepting Applications For A2ZERO Ambassadors

ANN ARBOR, — The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations is accepting applications for its sixth group of A2ZERO Ambassadors, which will launch in March 2024. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Feb. 14. The A2ZERO Ambassador Program provides insights, connections, collaboration opportunities and resources for individuals interested in helping the community

By Staff Writer|2024-02-02T09:50:50-05:00February 2nd, 2024|Clean Update|

Stellantis CEO: Bloodbath If EV Makers Follow Tesla Race To The Bottom

Stellantis CEO: Bloodbath If EV Makers Follow Tesla Race To The Bottom

AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has warned that a “bloodbath” is coming if EV makers follow Tesla and Elon Musk in a “race to the bottom.” The Stellantis CEO’s comments came amidst Ford’s announcement that it was scaling back production and trimming its workforce that is producing the F-150 Lightning. While BYD exceeded

By Staff Writer|2024-02-02T09:50:51-05:00February 2nd, 2024|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Implementation of AI in Business Production Process

Implementation of AI in Business Production Process

If artificial intelligence caused skepticism and distrust among industrial enterprises a few years ago, the emergence of new market requirements, the growth of government influence, and the development of new technologies have radically changed the situation. The issue is what specifically can be credited to the area of artificial intelligence, particularly in production, as the

By Guest Column|2024-08-02T10:18:44-04:00February 2nd, 2024|Guest Columns|

Ford Sells 1,000 F-150 Lightnings, Mustang Mach-E SUVs To Ecolab

Ford Sells 1,000 F-150 Lightnings, Mustang Mach-E SUVs To Ecolab

DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. inked a deal with a Minnesota-based company that's buying a fleet of 1,000 all-electric vehicles, specifically the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. The sale is part of a long-term relationship between Ford and Ecolab, a sustainability business that specializes in water conservation, hygiene and infection prevention, as Ecolab works to

By Staff Writer|2024-02-02T09:50:52-05:00February 1st, 2024|Auto Tech, Clean Update|