DETROIT - University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received a $125,000 grant to assist mobility companies in Michigan with their internship programs. Awarded by the Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation and MichAuto, the grant is designed to develop future workforce by creating more internship opportunities and providing students the skills to be
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from Sept. 8-Oct. 3, weather permitting. The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities, ITCTransmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company. The aerial inspections
DETROIT - Despite back-to-back record sales months, GM said on Thursday that it’s now planning to build fewer electric vehicles, including the new Chevy Bolt EV that’s not even out yet. GM’s sudden shift comes as it prepares for what it calls “irrational” EV discounts to expire at the end of September. GM cuts EV production
DETROIT - General Motors is slated to bring back one of its most iconic EV models soon, with some new features to modernize it for the current EV market. GM has announced that it is bringing back the Chevrolet Bolt as part of its 2027 model lineup. The model originally debuted in late 2016 and received an update
ANN ARBOR – The Washtenaw Economic Club will host keynote speaker Mark de la Vergne from Michigan Central on September 11. Widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading voices in transportation and mobility innovation, de la Vergne will speak about “Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Michigan Central.” The meeting will be at 11:30 a.m.
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology has a full events schedule for fall 2025. MCWT spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provides all the details in this video interview on MITech TV. Elevate Level Up Sept. 10 Volunteer Information Sept. 11 Reignite 2025 Sept. 17 MCWT at Tech Week Grand Rapids Sept. 18 Grand Slam
GRAND RAPIDS – A strategic partnership has been formed to catalyze innovation, investment, and commercialization of new dual-use technologies that can serve the defense and private industry sectors. Groups involved include Michigan Capital Network Ventures one of the Midwest’s leading venture capital fund management and angel investing firms, and The National Advanced Mobility Consortium Inc.,
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University has introduced a new Master of Design and Technology degree to widen the path of technology-based fields like game, graphic, interior, and product design. This hybrid master’s degree blends creativity with technological innovation. The Master of Arts in Design and Technology is a one-year, 30-credit graduate program that integrates technology with
BEIJING - As the global auto industry begins to look past the first wave of electric vehicles, China is offering up a fresh contender in the race for sustainable transportation: methanol. This shift marks another chapter in the evolution of car engines — one that started with the push to reduce emissions, led to hybrids blending
DETROIT - General Motors and Hyundai together make more vehicles than any other single automaker in the world. Between us, we run nearly two dozen assembly plants, building cars, trucks, and SUVs spread across key markets worldwide. And we’re both in the top 50 for U.S. patents - a clear sign that innovation drives what
