SOUTHFIELD–The SAE Detroit Section will host a technical meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy. on the topic of “Thermal Runaway Propagation.” The event begins with networking and refreshments from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with the presentation and question-and-answer session running from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has been awarded $2,28 million through the Critical Minerals Grant program, part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This funding, provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), supports Centrepolis' efforts to advance innovative solutions for the recovery and recycling of critical
NEW YORK–BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they announced last year and have appointed the first CEO and CTO. ChargeScape is a software platform that integrates electric vehicles into the power grid, shoring up grid stability while saving drivers money on their charging. The announcement underscores that automakers
DETROIT–Sharrow Marine, developers of innovative new propeller technology for the boating industry, announced the launch of its new propeller series, the Sharrow MX-A, designed specifically for boats with outboards in the 40-200 HP range. This latest release brings Sharrow’s award-winning technology to a far wider range of boaters, including those with pontoon boats as well
JACKSON–The cities of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo are setting a new standard in sustainability by joining the Consumers Energy Renewable Energy Program. This partnership represents a significant step toward achieving their ambitious climate goals and advancing their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Renewable Energy Program enables customers to match 100% of their energy
OAK PARK–Bollinger Motors Inc., a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today that the 2025 Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab will have a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price of $158,758. The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input. Bollinger’s chassis design protects
NEW YORK–BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they announced last year and have appointed the first CEO and CTO. ChargeScape is a software platform that integrates electric vehicles into the power grid, shoring up grid stability while saving drivers money on their charging. The announcement underscores that automakers
KALAMZOO—Researchers at Western Michigan University are charging into the future of electric vehicle technology with the announcement of a $3.17 million U.S. Department of Energy award. The funding will spur development of an integrated charger-inverter system, which would help manufacturers reduce the weight, cost, volume and emissions footprint of EVs, an important step in improving
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—The food industry e-commerce software developer eGrowcery has announced new AI functionality on its platform, helping retailers build personalized experiences, sales, and return visits by applying AI to transaction data and dietary profiles. The company’s proprietary recommendation engine enables retailers to make recommendations based on past buying history (both in the store and online), as well
DETROIT—VicOne, a developer of automotive cybersecurity products and services, announced that UD Trucks has selected the xNexus vehicle security operations center platform to take advantage of contextualized security risk insights. UD Trucks is a Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider active in more than 60 countries, and part of Isuzu Group, one of the world’s top 10 truck manufacturers. The
