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Stellantis Perfects Solid-State Batteries Providing EVs With Longer Range

AUBURN HILLS - In a major leap forward for the future of electric vehicles, Stellantis — the global force behind brands like Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler — has just validated a technology that could reshape the auto industry as we know it: solid-state EV batteries. As Electrek reported, this isn't just a science fair project anymore. Stellantis'

By |2025-05-11T10:43:04-04:00May 11th, 2025|ESD, Featured, Industry 4.0|

What Tariffs Mean To The Auto Industry

DETROIT - President Trump's Tariffs Are Already Hitting the Auto Industry Hard. Long-time auto journalist Paul Eisenstein, at Headlight.News, said Michigan will feel the tariffs' impact especially hard on the state's largest industry. The impact comes in a number of ways. Those Include: 1) Higher prices on foreign-made vehicles 2) Higher prices on US vehicles

By |2025-05-09T11:16:07-04:00May 9th, 2025|ESD, mitechtv|

Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year

LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists saving on average close to $8,000. As reported by Fleet World, research conducted by New AutoMotive and published by Electric Vehicles UK assessed around 480 scenarios and found that owning an EV can save most people around £5,850 (close to $8,000).

By |2025-05-11T10:45:54-04:00May 8th, 2025|Auto Tech, ESD|

MCWT Events Update With Kathleen Norton Schock

SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology is hosting a variety of events this summer and MCWT spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provices all the details in this video interview. The events include: Quarterly Volunteer Information Meeting Wednesday, May 14, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. - Virtual Event Vino Voyage! A Wine Tasting Journey

By |2025-05-06T19:00:04-04:00May 6th, 2025|Entrepreneurs, ESD, mitechtv|

Northwood University Becomes One of Nation’s First 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees Providers

MIDLAND — Northwood University has secured its place in history as one of the first institutions in the nation to receive approval for a reduced-credit bachelor’s degree. Following approval from the Higher Learning Commission, Northwood will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity — a pioneering 90-credit program designed to provide students with a

By |2025-05-04T15:34:41-04:00May 4th, 2025|ESD|

Statewide Workforce Plan To Train 5,000 Infrastructure Workers By 2030

HOWELL — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) released the Michigan Statewide Infrastructure Workforce Plan, a framework for creating and enhancing job opportunities and training programs to meet Michigan's critical infrastructure needs.  Michigan is undergoing an unprecedented infrastructure transformation, with more than $16.7 billion in federal

By |2025-05-01T15:32:47-04:00May 1st, 2025|ESD|

Comcast RISE Program Offers West Michigan Entrepreneurs Cash, Tech

PLYMOUTH - Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity to receive grants through Comcast RISE. The program will provide 100 small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, providing $3 million total to

By |2025-04-29T16:47:54-04:00April 29th, 2025|ESD, mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Charging Cartridges Latest Auto Tech Wrinkle

TOKYO - Hydrogen fuel cell technology has received increasing attention from automobile companies worldwide. While electrical engine solutions have been the main contender as an alternative engine solution, hydrogen is growing in popularity and is set to become a major complement to electrical technology. Japanese automobile brand Toyota has been instrumental to this, focusing on

By |2025-04-16T17:24:52-04:00April 16th, 2025|Auto Tech, ESD|

2025 Global Automotive And Mobility Innovative Champions

NOVI - The Michigan Innovative Alliance has named its 2025 Global Automotive And Mobility Innovative Champions. The 2025 GAMIC Competition started in September 2024 with 1000+ Startups invited, the TOP 100 Companies Competed in the Dec. - Jan. QUARTER FINALS, the TOP 18 Companies Competed in the Feb. SEMI-FINALS and the TOP 8 Companies Competed

By |2025-04-13T14:23:56-04:00April 13th, 2025|ESD|

Wayne State Gets $50 Million Gift To Support Engineering School

DETROIT - Wayne State University alumnus James Anderson is donating $50 million to his alma mater, the largest gift in the school's 157-year history. Anderson, 80, and his wife, Patricia, are making the donation to Wayne State's College of Engineering, which will bear their names. The money isn't intended for bricks and mortar, but rather

By |2025-04-08T14:29:30-04:00April 8th, 2025|ESD, Featured|