Michigan automotive industry

Could Your Next Hyundai Charge Itself While You Drive? New Wind Turbine Patent Explores an Unusual Idea

ANN ARBOR — No, your next Hyundai probably won't look like a miniature wind farm. But the newly discovered patent illustrates just how creative automakers have become in the search for every additional mile of EV range. Hyundai and Kia engineers have patented one of the more unusual ideas yet—a vehicle-mounted wind turbine system designed

By |2026-07-09T09:13:50-04:00July 9th, 2026|Auto Tech, Engineering Society of Detroit, ESD|

Your Next Oil Change Could Soon Cost $120 As Iran Crisis Threatens Broader U.S. Economy

ANN ARBOR - Americans may soon feel the economic impact of the escalating Iran conflict in one of the most familiar parts of daily life: the cost of an oil change. Industry analysts are warning that synthetic oil changes — already approaching $100 for many vehicles — could surge to $120 or more if tensions

By |2026-05-20T09:42:03-04:00May 20th, 2026|Auto Tech, ESD|