The Michigan Economic Development Corp., the state’s economic development organization, is spearheading the launch of a consortium of higher education institutions and employers to train workers for jobs in the growing semiconductor industry. That’s according to an announcement Wednesday by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, MEDC officials, and founding members of the consortium. The MEDC,… Continue reading MEDC launches consortium of higher ed, employers to prepare semiconductor workforce
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GM receives tax incentives to support potential $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant
An Indiana county council on Tuesday evening approved tax incentives for a $3.5 billion battery plant investment by General Motors Co. and battery partner Samsung SDI. The St. Joseph County Council unanimously approved a development agreement and tax abatements for the project that would be the largest seen in the area if the companies decide… Continue reading GM receives tax incentives to support potential $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant
Dingell challenges GOP lawmaker over claim that Ford does China’s bidding
Washington — A GOP lawmaker from Virginia used a Congressional subcommittee hearing Tuesday to allege that a Chinese company will control Ford Motor Co.’s $3.5 billion battery plant in Marshall. By the end of the hearing, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Ann Arbor, had joined the panel to rebut the claims. Dingell serves on the Energy… Continue reading Dingell challenges GOP lawmaker over claim that Ford does China’s bidding
HELP: Stellantis tests alerts for disabled vehicles ahead
Auburn Hills — The maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles said Tuesday it’s testing infotainment screen pop-up messages to alert drivers of upcoming disabled vehicles. The technology would augment Stellantis NV’s already-deployed Emergency Vehicle Alert System that messages drivers of its model-year 2018 or newer vehicles about ambulances, fire trucks and… Continue reading HELP: Stellantis tests alerts for disabled vehicles ahead
Congress votes to rescind Biden administration emissions rules for heavy-duty trucks
Washington — The U.S. House voted 221-203 Tuesday, mostly along party lines, to overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule to reduce smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy trucks. The measure cleared the U.S. Senate in April with the support of Republicans and centrist Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. The White House has said… Continue reading Congress votes to rescind Biden administration emissions rules for heavy-duty trucks
Good morning, USA: How Vietnamese startup automaker VinFast came to America
Encinitas, California — The electric age has brought a flood of startups to the auto industry not seen for a century. Buoyed by the success of Tesla and the promise of government subsidies, small American companies like Rivian, Lucid, Lordstown, Fisker and others are vying to be the next big thing. VinFast is a different… Continue reading Good morning, USA: How Vietnamese startup automaker VinFast came to America
Ford reverses course, will keep AM radio on future models
Detroit — Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all. Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley wrote in social media postings Tuesday that the company is reversing a decision to scrub the band after speaking with government policy leaders who are… Continue reading Ford reverses course, will keep AM radio on future models
151 House Republicans call on EPA to roll back proposed vehicle emission rules
Washington — More than 150 Republicans in the U.S. House asked Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan Monday to roll back the agency’s proposed emissions standards that are expected to further push the auto industry to electric vehicles. EPA’s new emissions standards are “unworkable and impractical” and would force the auto industry into “complete vehicle… Continue reading 151 House Republicans call on EPA to roll back proposed vehicle emission rules
Ford strikes lithium deals to support increase in EV output
Ford Motor Co. reached a series of deals to buy lithium from projects in Canada to Chile, as automakers rush to secure the materials needed to build electric vehicles. Ford has struck deals with Albemarle, the world’s top producer, Chile’s SQM and Canada’s Nemaska Lithium, according to separate announcements Monday. The deals come ahead of… Continue reading Ford strikes lithium deals to support increase in EV output
Cadillac Escalade to get all-electric version this year with new ‘IQ’ badge
The Cadillac Escalade is going electric — and getting a new twist on its name for the EV version. General Motors Co.’s luxury brand on Monday announced the full-size SUV is getting a battery-electric powertrain, which will be revealed “later this year,” without providing details. The vehicle will wear a “Escalade IQ” badge to match… Continue reading Cadillac Escalade to get all-electric version this year with new ‘IQ’ badge