LINCOLN - Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two, leaving behind a 1,200-mile swath of volcanic rocks known as the Midcontinent Rift that may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to yield vast amounts of clean energy. University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are studying the rift — which runs
PARIS - Scientists in France have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform clean energy production. Beneath the soil of Folschviller, in the Moselle region, researchers have uncovered an astonishing 46 million tons of natural hydrogen. This unexpected find has the potential to reshape global energy strategies by providing a new source of carbon-free fuel.
LANSING - Michigan’s utility energy efficiency programs ranked No. 1 in the nation, highlighting how utility energy waste reduction efforts in the Great Lakes State are helping lower customer bills by reducing unnecessary energy use. Michigan tied with California for first place in utility public benefits programs and policies in the American Council for an
The Michigan Public Service Commission spent 2024 working to improve the reliability of Michigan’s electric grid while implementing new energy laws and expanding public engagement to encourage more customer participation in regulatory matters before the Commission. The MPSC’s 2024 Annual Report highlights the MPSC’s broad approach to making Michigan’s power grid more reliable and resilient,
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might be in for a disappointment. After years of promises, Elon Musk has finally admitted that models equipped with Hardware 3, which were sold as being ready for full self-driving, will need an upgrade. This announcement is not going over well—especially
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
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