KALAMZOO—Researchers at Western Michigan University are charging into the future of electric vehicle technology with the announcement of a $3.17 million U.S. Department of Energy award. The funding will spur development of an integrated charger-inverter system, which would help manufacturers reduce the weight, cost, volume and emissions footprint of EVs, an important step in improving
LANSING —Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen has received $22.2 million from the Department of Energy from the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and support from members of the Michigan congressional delegation. The funding will advance the next phase of planning and development of regional supply chains for the production,
NEW YORK - We learned last year that many of the effects of climate change are irreversible. Sea levels have been rising at a greater rate year after year, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates they could rise by another meter or more by the end of this century. As National Geographic showed
NOVI - In the August 19 episode of MITech TV, we were joined by Tony Mosesso, manager of state government affairs at ITC. With election season right around the corner, Mosesso spoke about how policymakers in Lansing affect energy customers and companies across the state. In Mosesso’s role, he collaborates with government officials and policymakers
SOUTHFIELD--Auto Tier 1 Lear Corp. has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, outlining the company's progress on its climate goals, sustainable product innovations, supplier sustainability efforts and inclusion initiatives. "Through hundreds of efficiency projects and the increased use of renewable energy at our operations around the world, we are pleased to report that Lear is making
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Education in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation opened applications for the Michigan Clean Bus Energy Grant, a $125 million program aimed at helping Michigan school districts replace aging diesel school buses with cleaner alternatives and accelerating momentum
NEW YORK - Scientists in United States have found that there exist very huge resources of hydrogen gaseous fuel trapped beneath the surface of the earth, that can sustain all consumers for hundreds of years. The Department of Energy has claimed that the resources of hydrogen in some parts of the country to be in trillions
LANSING - Operation of Class 1 electric bicycles on state park-managed nonmotorized trails open to bicycles would expand under a proposed Michigan Department of Natural Resources land use change that could go into effect as early as this spring. Under current Michigan law, only Class 1 e-bikes – e-bikes that are pedal-assisted and can go
TOKYO - A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and it’s not a Toyota. A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and it’s not a Toyota. Isuzu will unveil its first 100% electric pickup truck, the D-MAX BEV, later this month. The rugged-looking 4X4 EV
NOVI – In the March 18 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Purvi Patel, vice president of regulatory affairs for ITC Holdings. In light of Women’s History Month, Patel discussed her experience in the male-centric energy industry and what she is doing to support other women seeking careers in energy, both through her work
