ANN ARBOR – Registration opened March 7 for Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) week-long summer camps for area youth ages 9-18. WCC will host 20 camps designed to motivate and inspire future makers, engineers, explorers, technologists and professionals. Camps run for one week each during July and August. Registration opens at 12 a.m. Friday. An open
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which manages all federal government buildings and has been nicknamed by some as the largest landlord in the world, is reportedly planning to shut down its EV chargers and offload some or all of its EVs. The move would take about 8,000 charging connectors and thousands of EVs
LANSING - Tariffs would be worse for the U.S. auto industry than a UAW strike, a notable Michigan economic group is predicting, and would harm the industry for a much longer period. Patrick Anderson, CEO of Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group, said Friday on an Automotive Press Association webcast that tariffs would add punishing costs for
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced an $800,000 grant awarded to the Detroit-based Urban Alliance Foundation to launch an innovative internship program designed to support Michigan Reconnect students ages 21-24. This initiative aims to empower young adults pursuing an associate degree or industry-recognized skill certificate by providing paid
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25% in 2024 across the world — a record number. Incentives and emission targets pushed EV sales in China and aided Britain in overtaking Germany as Europe's biggest battery-electric market in 2024, research firm Rho Motion said. China's sales rose almost
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common reasons for not buying an electric vehicle. A new study published in Nature Energy claims that the reliability of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) has increased considerably and they now have comparable longevity to conventional internal-combustion-engine vehicles. The study examined almost 300
LANSING - The number of operators of video and cable television in Michigan decreased by two to 29 in 2024, and the number of subscribers to the services continued a long-term decline, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s annual Status of Competition for Video Services report. Providers reported 1,100,636 video and cable customers in
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar. Officially known as the Dark Matter Raxial Flux 6-phase E-motor, this revolutionary piece of technology debuted at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Dark Matter electric motor delivers an impressive 800 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque while weighing
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage is more than just biased. After all, their growth in international markets shows that they are products with a growing reputation, which cannot be justified solely on the basis of more competitive prices. Pan Jian, the vice-president of the Chinese
GRAND RAPIDS – Fishbeck has merged with Align CEC, and the announcement instantly grabs attention as it signals a bold leap in the firm’s Midwest growth. Consequently, the union accelerates Fishbeck’s strategic expansion while equipping clients with broader, cutting‑edge engineering expertise. Moreover, the combined team now delivers enhanced capabilities to communities throughout the region. How Does Fishbeck’s
