GM CEO tells investors the automaker is building new revenue streams that could create opportunities for suppliers, startups and high-tech workers. DETROIT – When General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke with Wall Street investors during the company's second-quarter earnings call last week, she delivered a message that could have significant implications for Michigan's economy. GM's
ChargePoint has had enough of vandalizing thieves who saw through EV charger cables to steal valuable copper — so now it’s making new “cut-resistant” cables and adding alarm systems in an attempt to mitigate the damage. ChargePoint’s VP of product management Steve Farrell tells The Verge the cable uses a patent-pending technology that includes strategically placed steel
ANN ARBOR – On Aug. 14, the City of Ann Arbor launched the new Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Program, an initiative to encourage electric vehicle adoption throughout the city by increasing the availability of publicly accessible EV chargers. The Commercial EV Charger Program provides an opportunity for commercial and multifamily property owners to receive
The Biden administration has unveiled a detailed road map to help spur build-out of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for big trucks. Why it matters: Diesel-powered freight movement is a big source of carbon dioxide, and dangerous air pollutants like fine particulate matter. Yet lack of infrastructure to support electric and hydrogen models is a barrier to
YPSILANTI–The American Center for Mobility and the Charging Interface Initiative Inc. announced a new memorandum of understanding to cooperate on electric vehicle charging. The growth in EV production and adoption, along with the expanding number of charging stations from a variety of manufacturers, brings significant challenges, particularly around ensuring all platforms work seamlessly to provide drivers
IRVINE, CA. - Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said his company’s upcoming EV charging partnership with Tesla won’t change how Rivian customers’ payment information and data are processed, a question on analysts’ minds as a growing number of electric carmakers adopt Tesla’s unique charging standards. “There’s not any data transfer built into the relationship,” Scaringe said
BRIGHTON - Serial Michigan entrepreneur Steve Bratic is now offering a variety of Electric Vehicle chargers that don't require connection to the overtaxed electric grid. Instead they are powered by natural gas and butane. Steve joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to provide his back story and all the details. He now has 36
LANSING–Michigan environmental groups are backing newly introduced legislation that would expand Michigan’s infrastructure for electric vehicle charging, removing some of the anxiety around road trips in an EV. The backers also pointed ot a new report showing Michigan stands to gain tens of thousands of new jobs in the clean transportation industry with supportive economic
DEARBORN - This week’s stories focus a lot on EVs globally, the speed of EV charging, solar, wind, and recycling – electric air mobility, robotic dogs and robotic medical devices. To listen, click on Smart Mobility Today.
DETROIT - This week’s stories focus on EVs, EV charging, Robots, Mobility in Detroit, and AI reading your mind. To listen, click on Smart Mobility Today.
