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JD Power Study Of What’s Jolting EV Customers As The Market Grows
TROY - Brent Gruber of J.D. Power provides details on What's Jolting Electric Vehicle Owner Satisfaction as the Market Grows, according to the 2023 J.D. Power EVX Ownership Study. The EV share of the fleet
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post Live to answer questions about CBD sales, adult-use sales, and his prediction that medical marijuana sales will make a comeback
Benzinga Offers Ways To Add Gold, Non-Stock Investments To Your Portfolio
DETROIT - Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick explains how his financial news company also is working with MITechNews.Com to offer gold investor kits to buy fractional gold bars. You can find those investor guides near the
Breaking News
Ohio House GOP’s Bill On Cannabis Reform Makes Fewer Changes Than Senate Version
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio House GOP lawmaker has introduced his own set of changes
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Announces 2025 Winners
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business unveiled a range of accolades for small business owners
Report: Trump’s Tariffs Will Increase Vehicle Prices From $4,000 To $10,000
LANSING - The US government, just hours before the asserted midnight effective date, released notices
Toyota To Change Slow EV Charge Times With Solid-State Batteries
TOKYO - When we talk about electric cars, two complaints always come to the fore:
Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON DC - With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before
Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain
SYDNEY, Australia - The daily application of a transdermal gel containing CBD relieves pain and
Clarification By DEA Expands Definition Of THC In Hemp To Include THCA
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has clarified the definition of THC in
Comerica Economists: Michigan Economy To Grow Faster Than in 2023
DETROIT - Michigan’s economy is anticipated to grow by 1.8 percent in 2024, above last
Ann Arbor Making EV Drivers Pay For Power At Downtown Chargers
ANN ARBOR — After a decade of providing free charging for EVs at downtown parking
40 Percent US Produced Electricity In 2021 Came From Non-Fossil Fuels
DETROIT - In 2021, 40 percent of the electricity produced by the electric power sector
First Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Triple Threat Online In Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. - What’s better than one type of clean energy? A triple threat of
Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV Boasts 400-Mile Range
DETROIT - In the summer of 2020, Hyundai launched IONIQ as its own electric brand consisting
Winning Futures Howard Elected President National Black M.B.A. Detroit Chapter
WARREN - Bryan L. Howard Sr., program facilitator at Winning Futures, was recently elected by
Report: Advanced Manufacturing Employment In 2018 Highest Since 2005
DETROIT – Advanced manufacturing employment reached its highest point in 2018 since 2005, marking the
Kentucky Client Win For Detroit Software Developer
DETROIT – The Detroit-based accounting software developer Gravity Software announced that its client, a Kentucky-based
New Multiplayer Client For Online Strategy Game Developer Stardock
PLYMOUTH — Stardock Corp., the Plymouth-based game developer, and Mohawk Games announced the release of
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan
LANSING - Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike
Featured News
ITC Helicopter Patrols Michigan for Power Lines’ Aerial Inspections
ITC, a major power company in Michigan, will be conducting aerial inspections of its high-voltage transmission structures and power lines using
Michigan August Cannabis Sales Record $295.5 Million
LANSING - In August, Michigan recreational and medical cannabis sales set a monthly record to $295.5 million, up nearly 3 percent
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than
Michigan
Tesla Building Unique R&D Lab In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Tesla is reportedly building a new “unique EV research, testing, repair, and maintenance
Robofest Returns Live In 2023 At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD - Robofest returns live in 2023 at Lawrence Technological University. Robofest coordinator Shannan Palonis
Ann Arbor SPARK Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together with Tech Homecoming Event
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual Tech Homecoming event returns this year to connect
Breakthrough Method To Generate Hydrogen Gas In One-Step Process
HOUSTON, Texas - Hydrogen sulfide, infamous for its aroma of rotten eggs, is known to
Tesla Building Unique R&D Lab In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Tesla is reportedly building a new “unique EV research, testing, repair, and maintenance
Robofest Returns Live In 2023 At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD - Robofest returns live in 2023 at Lawrence Technological University. Robofest coordinator Shannan Palonis
Ann Arbor SPARK Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together with Tech Homecoming Event
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual Tech Homecoming event returns this year to connect
Breakthrough Method To Generate Hydrogen Gas In One-Step Process
HOUSTON, Texas - Hydrogen sulfide, infamous for its aroma of rotten eggs, is known to
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan
LANSING - Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike
Washtenaw Community College Offers Skills Training, Education Partnerships At Nov. 14 Event
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will host Race to Talent to help employers grow
California’s Green Oil Production Threatened After Trump Revokes Funding
LOS ANGELES - Despite California’s Hydrogen City facing a huge storm with industrial reality hitting
Ohio Legislature Could Pass delta-8 Regs, Modify Pot Rules By Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS — A Republican state Senator who has been instrumental in the legislation that aims
The iPhone 17 Craze Has Fueled The Computing Power Economy, With Cloud Mining Users Earning Up To $8,150 A Day, Sparking A New Trend In Smart Wealth
With the official release of the Apple iPhone 17, its powerful AI performance has been
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence Just Flew an F-16 For 17 Hours
CALIFORNIA - An AI agent recently flew Lockheed Martin’s VISTA X-62A for more than 17 hours at the U.S. Air Force Test
Shield AI, Boeing Partner To Bring AI, Autonomous Capabilities To Warfighters
WASHINGTON — Defense technology startup Shield AI and contracting giant Boeing announced a new partnership today to investigate how to speed
Automation Alley Joins $1 Million Seed Round To Invest In SaaS Startup Ulendo
TROY – Automation Alley announced Tuesday it has made an investment in Ulendo, a software services company focused on delivering advanced
Jekta Aviation Debuts Electric Vertical Takeoff And Landing Aircraft
PEARLAND, TX- Most of the zero-emission aircraft concepts we’ve seen thus far have been largely restricted to electric vertical takeoff and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Six Michigan Schools Finalists In Samsung Solve For Tomorrow STEM Competition
DETROIT - Samsung announced 300 public schools have been named State Finalists in the 13th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition – and six schools in Michigan were selected. Representing the best of more
Multiple Witnesses Share Videos Of Possible UFO Sighting In Rural Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Strange lights shooting across rural Wisconsin skies this month were filmed by witnesses in multiple stunning videos obtained by DailyMail.com – with one having a spooky up-close encounter. The footage from December 1 shows
Secret US Hypersonic Spy Jet Named Mayhem Revealed
WASHINGTON DC - The Pentagon has awarded a contract worth as much as $334 million to develop a new multi-purpose hypersonic air vehicle under a secretive program known as “Mayhem.” The experimental Mayhem program is
Global Warming To Create Bacterial Apocalypse, Scientists Warn
DETROIT - One of the world’s leading scientists is warning of an impending apocalypse. No, not a zombie apocalypse, but rather one involving unstoppable bacteria against whom no antibiotics work. She says she is worried
Akadeum Life Sciences Closes $1 Million Investment Round
DETROIT - New startup Akadeum Life Sciences closed a round of funding this month that brings them to a total of $1 Million in funding. The life sciences startup in Ann Arbor has found a unique way
Blaze Medical Devices Wins $150,000 SBIR Grant
ANN ARBOR - Blaze Medical Devices has been awarded a $150,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the Food and Drug Administration, in collaboration with University of Michigan Health System Center for Circulatory
Michigan Bio-Industry Growth Summit: Roadmap for Success
LANSING – On Dec. 8, join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders from the bio-industry, academia and policy institutes for a half-day conference that will look at ways Michigan can harness its biosciences R&D to its
MichBio Biosciences Capital Day Set For Oct. 20
LANSING – MichBio's annual Biosciences Capitol Day Oct. 20 is the chance for members to showcase their innovative products, services, and discoveries at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Members are invited to set up
Akadeum Life Sciences Closes $1 Million Investment Round
DETROIT - New startup Akadeum Life Sciences closed a round of funding this month that brings them to a total of $1 Million in funding. The life sciences startup in Ann Arbor has found a unique way
Blaze Medical Devices Wins $150,000 SBIR Grant
ANN ARBOR - Blaze Medical Devices has been awarded a $150,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the Food and Drug Administration, in collaboration with University of Michigan Health System Center for Circulatory
Michigan Bio-Industry Growth Summit: Roadmap for Success
LANSING – On Dec. 8, join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders from the bio-industry, academia and policy institutes for a half-day conference that will look at ways Michigan can harness its biosciences R&D to its
MichBio Biosciences Capital Day Set For Oct. 20
LANSING – MichBio's annual Biosciences Capitol Day Oct. 20 is the chance for members to showcase their innovative products, services, and discoveries at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Members are invited to set up
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
May Mobility Safety Testing Autonomous Vehicle At U-M’s Mcity R&D Facility
ANN ARBOR—Testing of a new autonomous shuttle is underway at the University of Michigan’s Mcity
Toyota Cuts 2023 EV Sales Forecast By Nearly 40 Percent
TOKYO - Although Toyota expects record growth this fiscal year, it’s cutting its EV sales forecast
Toyota Could Include Solid-State Batteries In Vehicles By 2027
TOKYO - Although Toyota missed out on the initial EV boom, it seems to be
Automakers Turning CES Into A High-Tech Car Show This Year
LAS VEGAS - VW offers a hint of the electric microbus it's expected to unveil
Ford And Google Deal To Be Announced At CES Goes Beyond Autonomous Vehicles
LAS VEGAS - While last-minute snags could yet delay a formal announcement, Ford Motor Co.
Digital and Mobile
Detroit Internet Exchange Gets Nonprofit Designation
SOUTHFIELD—After several years of effort, officials at the Detroit Internet Exchange (DET-iX) said the organization
As Ransomware Surge Continues, Where Next for Government?
LANSING - Global leaders want to carve out specific areas of critical infrastructure to be
High Paying Michigan CIO Jobs At Executive Search Partners Need Candidates
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, the Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, said he has
Biden Accuses China Of Hiring Criminal Gangs To Hack Microsoft Exchange
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration on Monday blamed China for the cyberattack on the Microsoft
Florida City Pays $600,000 To Hackers Who Seized Its Computer System
RIVIERA BEACH, FLA - A Florida city agreed to pay $600,000 in ransom to hackers
Tamara Shoemaker Updates CyberPatriot Summer Camps For Michigan Students
ROYAL OAK - Tamara Shoemaker, Director, Detroit Mercy Center for Cyber Security & Intel Studies,
WatchGuard Names Former Trivalent Group North America Partner Of Year
TROY – The former Trivalent Group, now part of Rehmann, has been named North American
Survey: 77 Percent Of Transport, Auto Organizations Hit With IoT-Focused Cyberattack
DETROIT - A new survey shows 77 percent of organizations in transport and automotive markets
Business and Finance
MEDC Provides $73 Million To Support Entrepreneurial Hubs Across The State
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce that
5 Methods Of Providing The Perfect Business Quote
Pexels - CC0 License In almost all solicitations of business life, a quote stands as
CacheFly Raises the Bar, Sets Unprecedented Standards for Lightning-Fast CDN Speeds
CacheFly: the Defining Force In the relentless pace of digital innovation, CacheFly has emerged as
Resolving Staff Parking Issues Once And For All
Pexels - CC0 License If there’s an issue that many workplaces have to deal with
Birmingham Angels Invests $518,000 In Startups In Late 2019
BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham Angels, part of CitySide Ventures, invested $518,000 in startups from September to
Finnish Businesses Coming to Michigan To Explore Investment Opportunities
HOUGHTON, MI – A Finnish business delegation will be coming to both the Upper Peninsula
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Create Scholarship Fund
SOUTHFIELD – The MCWT Wednesday announced its MCWT Scholarship Fund. The MCWT Foundation made an
Startup Grind Connects Entrepreneurs To Network Of Resources
GRAND RAPIDS - Corey Hart returned to Grand Rapids last September to find that support
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan
LANSING - Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike
