WASHINGTON DC - NASA and Boeing will work together on the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project to build, test and fly an emission-reducing single-aisle aircraft this decade, according to an announcement from the agency on Wednesday. The project will be a large-scale flight demonstrator with objectives to lessen commercial aviation’s impact on climate change through reduced
KALAMAZOO - The 6th Annual Dokidokon anime and gaming Convention in Kalamazoo Michigan. The event will take place July 28th - 30th at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites. The event will bring together anime enthusiasts, gamers, and cosplayers alike. Doki will feature concerts including the incomparable Harp Twins, interactive panels, as well as the
SAN FRANCISCO - Ever wonder what it’d be like to talk with an artificial intelligence (AI)? ChatGPT is a charming new AI chatbot, a sophisticated machine – programmed with a wealth of data – that you can chat with online, in ordinary language. We hear it works best in English, although it can dabble in other
VALENCIA, Spain - The new 2.8 MW solar panel installation at Ford’s Spain plant is now capable of generating 4,641 MWh per year, or roughly enough to power 1,400 homes. Starting this summer, Ford plans to expand the solar plant by an additional 3,768 MWh per year (enough for about 1,100 average homes). By 2024, the
GRAND RAPIDS —Fishbeck announced that it has acquired Kalamazoo-based Envirologic as of Jan. 1. With the acquisition of the environmental consulting and services provider, Fishbeck looks to expand its environmental capabilities. “We’re headed into 2023 feeling confident in a seamless transition, as Envirologic’s services, mission and culture align well with our own at Fishbeck,” said
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission Jan. 17 posted the responses to its request for proposals (RFP) for Low-Carbon Energy Infrastructure Enhancement and Development Grants. Public Act 53 and Public Act 166 of 2022, approved by the Michigan Legislature and signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, provide for a combined $50 million in grants for
DETROIT - With electric vehicles becoming increasingly popular in the automotive market, many car drivers struggle to become fluent in EV terminology and how electric cars work. There are different types of EVs, different levels of charging, and other similar topics that a driver unfamiliar with EVs might find confusing. For example, one question that
SAN FRANCISCO - Can Tesla remain the leader in the modern electric vehicle market it effectively created? That question has been on the mind of EV buyers, investors, analysts, industry watchers, and Elon Musk stans for months now. That’s especially been the case as questions over demand in China and the US — not to mention the
SOUTHFIELD - The January ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting will be dedicated for members to provide input to the upcoming meetings, topics and activities. Date: January 19, 2023 Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM Agenda: Meeting in-person/hybrid What topics are members interested in? Do you know of individuals to speak? Do you want an opportunity to speak?
MARQUETTE – Peninsula Fiber Network experienced a system error on Jan. 10 that impacted service to 911 dispatch centers across the state. An error occurred in the company’s optical transport network resulting in database corruption. This caused a hardware/software mismatch resulting in some 911 calls to not be completed as expected or calls that lacked
