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Grounded Launching Fully Customizable Electric RV

DETROIT–Grounded, an electric RV startup, announced its launch of what it says is the world’s first fully customizable smart electric RV. Grounded will begin delivering its first G1s via a monthly subscription model, annual lease, and direct purchase in April. The company developed the G1 in response to a growing demand for spending time in

By |2023-03-28T14:54:15-04:00March 28th, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD|

MPSC Approves Larger Power Outage Credits, New Standards For Electric Grid

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today gave final approval to a series of significant changes that will increase power outage credits for customers and strengthen rules and technical standards for regulated utilities as the MPSC continues its work to improve the reliability of Michigan’s electric grid. The MPSC’s order March 24 in Case

By |2023-03-26T15:18:23-04:00March 24th, 2023|ESD, Featured, News|

Study: Electrical GRID Can Not Accommodate Rapid Growth Of EVs

DETROIT - With many Americans looking to make the change from gas-powered vehicles, experts are studying whether the current infrastructure would be able to maintain an influx of electrical vehicles. A new study says the already challenged system wouldn't be able to adapt. The study, conducted by iSeeCars.com, suggests that the current trend could place

By |2023-03-19T18:35:00-04:00March 19th, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD, Featured|

Dissatisfaction With EV Service Jolts J.D. Power Study Of Auto Service

TROY–The increasing volume of battery electric vehicles being serviced at dealerships is contributing to a negative effect on overall customer service satisfaction, resulting in a year-over-year decline in score for the first time in 28 years. According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Customer Service Index Study, satisfaction with the service experience declined 2 points to

By |2023-03-14T12:53:01-04:00March 13th, 2023|ESD|

Lawrence Tech Signs Detroit Regional Talent Compact To Boost Educational Attainment

SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Lawrence Technological University have signed the Detroit Regional Talent Compact, an equity-driven initiative led by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees program. The Compact brings together stakeholders from business, philanthropy, government, K-12, and higher education to accomplish two goals: increase the Detroit region’s postsecondary attainment rate to 60% and reduce the racial equity

By |2023-03-14T12:53:03-04:00March 13th, 2023|ESD|

Are We Heading Into A World Where Flat-Screen TV That Covers Your Wall Costs $100 And 4-Year Degree Costs $1 Million?

NEW YORK - Marc Andreessen isn’t worried about artificial intelligence taking people’s jobs. The way he sees it, technological innovation isn’t allowed to disrupt much of the economy anyway. The cofounder of venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz laid out his thoughts in his newsletter last weekend. Andresssen also is famous for creating one of the first

By |2023-03-13T17:47:23-04:00March 13th, 2023|ESD|

PCs And Laptops Losing To Mobile Phones; Global Ownership Rate Dropped 8.1% In 2022

NEW YORK - Over the past years, global PC and laptop ownership, usage and importance have significantly dropped, replaced largely by smartphones. The downsizing trend continued in 2022, with both PCs and laptops seeing their ownership rates among internet users fall. According to data presented by CasinosEnLigne, 58 percent of internet users owned a PC

By |2023-03-10T15:17:26-05:00March 10th, 2023|ESD|

Consumers Energy To Award $50,000 To Small Towns In Grant Competition

JACKSON–Officials at the Consumers Energy Foundation announced a call for entries in the annual Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition. The competition will provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns. The Put Your Town on the Map competition provides funding for three projects that help small communities in Michigan grow and

By |2023-03-07T12:29:13-05:00March 7th, 2023|ESD|

ESD to host Engineers Get Hired Job Fair

SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit’s spring Engineers Get Hired Job Fair will be held Tuesday, March 28 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Suburban Collection Showplace. The event is specifically tailored to engineering and technology professionals so that employers can connect with the talent their operations need. For jobseekers, the event provides opportunities to apply

By |2023-03-07T12:29:14-05:00March 7th, 2023|ESD|