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. Boasting an impressive 800 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque, while weighing just 40kg, the Dark Matter
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. The vice-president of the Chinese battery giant,
GRAND RAPIDS - Fishbeck has merged with Align CEC, marking a significant step in the firm’s strategic growth and commitment to serving clients across the Midwest with expanded capabilities and expertise. Align, a civil engineering consulting firm based in Indiana, brings more than 60 years of experience in transportation design, water infrastructure, surveying, and construction
MIDLAND – Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan, the Greater Michigan Construction Academy and LOGIC (Ladies Operating for Growth in Construction) are bringing Build Like a Girl to the Great Lakes Bay Region on Feb. 19. The purpose of this event is to introduce young women, in grades five through 12 to career opportunities in
ANN ARBOR – Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s Winter Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 12. More than 70 employers are expected to attend the fair, with many looking to hire for immediate job opportunities, including full-time and part-time employment, internships and apprenticeships. Registration remains open for additional employers wishing to participate.
TROY - Automation Alley announced its 2025 Integr8 Series, featuring five carefully curated roundtables focusing on the most critical challenges and opportunities in Industry 4.0. Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly joins MITech TV to provide the back story. Kelly said the series of discussions will bring together global leaders, innovators, and visionaries from manufacturing, technology,
LOS ANGELES - If you live in Southern California, you can buy one particular new Toyota for about the cost of the cheapest subcompact car—with $15,000 of free fuel. That car is the 2024 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan. CarsDirect reports that Toyota is offering discounts of up to 70% off the base XLE grade, which is normally priced at
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