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FAIRFAX, Virginia - Michigan's economy has improved, but when looking at the relative strength of its Budget Stabilization Fund, one college has said Michigan is unprepared to handle the next recession. The Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Virginia ranked all the states in terms of their ability to prepare for a recession based
ANN ARBOR - Fuel economy of vehicles sold in calendar year 2015 fell slightly compared to 2014, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the U.S. last year dropped to 25.3, down 0.1 from the value for the vehicles sold in
SOUTHFIELD – The Engineering Society of Detroit is still seeking a few judges for its Future City competition for middle school students, coming up Jan. 25 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. ESD also is seeking judges for the E-Challenge III competition, sponsored by DTE Energy, which seeks to fund advanced demonstration projects in
LANSING - A bill that would allow in-person, no-reason absentee voting will come up for discussion among majority Senate Republicans, officials said Tuesday after Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill ending the option for voters to choose a party's slate of candidates with a single selection on their ballot. Snyder, in a signing statement, said
LAS VEGAS - Ford and AT&T are bringing high-speed connectivity and an even better owner experience to customers this year – with plans to connect more than 10 million customers to Ford SYNC Connect within the next five years. SYNC Connect, Ford’s new high-speed connectivity technology, adds levels of convenience to SYNC, the industry-leading in-car
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Angel Fund invested nearly $3 million in six deals during 2015, including almost $1.6 million in the last quarter alone. With 100 members, the Michigan Angel Fund is the largest angel organization in Michigan and has 15 companies in its portfolio. The group funds companies that are seeking early investments
LAS VEGAS - VW offers a hint of the electric microbus it's expected to unveil at CES this coming week. You’ll be hearing plenty about the so-called “Internet of Things,” and there’ll be rooms full of next-generation TVs and digital cameras. But some of the biggest headlines to come out of the annual Consumer Electronics
LAS VEGAS - While last-minute snags could yet delay a formal announcement, Ford Motor Co. and Google are planning to reveal the details of an extensive new partnership during a news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. The expansive alliance will provide Ford access to Google’s cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology,
FERNDALE - Diva Tech Talk returns to M2 TechCast on Monday Jan. 4 to discuss recent women in technology news, the Divas’ three most recent women in tech podcasts, and trends that will make a difference in 2016. M2 TechCast airs each Monday at 3 pm on the www.podcastdetroit.com network. All the shows also are
LANSING - Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Keith Creagh will serve as interim director for the Department of Environmental Quality effective Jan. 4, Gov. Rick Snyder announced Wednesday. Creagh will guide the DEQ through its leadership transition period, following the resignation of former director Dan Wyant. Dr. Bill Moritz will serve as interim director
