BEIJING - Chinese electric vehicle automaker NIO is set to introduce its highly anticipated 150 kWh solid-state battery pack, which promises to revolutionize the EV market with its extended range and improved energy density. The company first announced its plans for the solid-state battery pack back in January 2021, with an expected range of 1,000
PORTAGE–Evansville, Ind.-based Metronet announced that residents and businesses in the city of Portage in Kalamazoo County now have, or will soon have, access to 100% fiber optic internet. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits per second; and businesses may access speeds up
TROY–A new sustainability index from the customer experience firm J.D. Power placed two Michigan utilities in the top five for sustainability among the nation’s electric utilities. Detroit-based DTE Energy tied for fourth place and Jackson-based CMS Energy finished fifth. However the index also found deep skepticism among utility customers about utilities’ sustainability claim, and that
SALINE - Heiroom was founded by CEO Chris Budnik in 2020. When the world shut down, so did Chris’ line of work. Home with his two children during a global pandemic, Chris began to contemplate the importance of family, and how to best preserve and share memories with them. Chris drew strength from the stories
CBD products are renowned for their wide range of health benefits, including their potential to alleviate anxiety. While various medications are available for stress and anxiety relief, CBD has emerged as a popular approach. Additionally, CBD edibles, such as the widely favored CBD gummies, offer a convenient and delectable method to combat anxiety-related concerns. CBD
Video translation has been around for a while, but it's only recently that this technology has become accessible to the masses. The ability to translate video in real time is enormously beneficial not only for individuals who want to communicate with people who speak different languages but also for businesses looking to expand their global
SOUTHFIELD - Richard Heist, Ph.D, took his new job as provost of Lawrence Technological University in January. He is interviewed by LTU News Director Matt Roush. Heist discusses academics in general at LTU and also says Artificial Intelligence is exploding now and will have a major impact on universities like LTU. https://youtu.be/kC1MXAyxo7Q
DETROIT - In a potentially game-changing breakthrough in energy harvesting, researchers have found a way to capture, store and utilize the electrical power generated by falling raindrops, which may lead to the development of rooftop, power-generating rain panels. Previous attempts to generate power from failing rain have run into specific technical hurdles that often seemed
DETROIT - The August event lineup is here and we're excited to share these upcoming Techstars virtual sessions carefully crafted to support your startup journey. Moving forward, we'll share events monthly to keep you updated on what's happening. You can also find these events and additional sessions posted on our Meet and Greet page. Upcoming
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a settlement agreement on DTE Electric Co.’s integrated resource plan (IRP) for providing electricity that includes faster shutdown of the utility’s remaining coal-fired power plants and significant investment in wind and solar generation and energy storage. Today’s order (Case No. U-21193) approves a settlement agreement signed by
