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Detroit Auto Show, While Smaller, Will Showcase Electric, Autonomous Vehicles

DETROIT - The 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week will certainly be one for the books. While this year's show will be smaller than previous years in terms of automaker presence, those who are coming are certainly bringing the heat. From things like the 2020 Explorer SUV, to electrified concepts, to the

By |2019-01-12T17:21:49-05:00January 12th, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured|

AutoMobili-D Comes To NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) During Press, Industry Days

DETROIT - AutoMobili-D will be the backdrop for four days of mobility conversation and mobility-themed content coming from the Cobo Center Atrium and PlanetM Stages, Jan. 14-17. Media and industry attendees will hear top thought leaders share insights on mobility manufacturing, connectivity, cybersecurity, keeping up with the demand for mobility talent, urbanization through autonomy and

By |2019-01-11T19:07:06-05:00January 11th, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured|

Electrified Vehicle Outlook Focus Of NAIAS AutoMobili-D Panel

DETROIT – What’s the outlook for electrified vehicles, what is delaying their widespread adoption and what are automotive suppliers doing to overcome these obstacles? These questions will be answered at a special industry panel to be held during Industry Days at the 2019 NAIAS AutoMobili-D exhibition. The panel, titled eMobility: What are We Waiting For?

By |2019-01-12T17:42:15-05:00January 10th, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured|

Osram, GaN Systems Introduce Laser Driver For LiDAR

DETROIT - Osram Opto Semiconductors announced an ultrafast laser driver with a high-power, multi-channel Surface Mount laser for LiDAR (Light detection and ranging) systems. Osram and GaN Systems partnered to develop the breakthrough in laser driver technology that enables longer range and higher resolution LiDAR architectures. Osram has continuously expanded its laser portfolio for LiDAR

By |2019-01-10T16:43:12-05:00January 10th, 2019|Auto Tech|

Mirari And BITONE To Exhibit AR/MR/VR At AutoMobili-D

Mirari and BITONE will be exhibiting at the NAIAS AutoMobili-D event during Press and Industry week, January 14-17, 2019. (Booth #MS06). DETROIT - Now in its 3rd year, AutoMobili-D has a business-to-business component that aims to connect exhibitors with industry people.  The startups comprise firms that focus on a range of topics, such as autonomy,

By |2019-01-03T10:26:29-05:00January 2nd, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured, Guest Columns|

State Study IDs Best Spots For EV Charging Stations

LANSING – The ideal locations and the number of electric vehicle chargers along well-traveled Michigan highways were revealed today in a preliminary modeling analysis that is part of a study funded by the Michigan Energy Office. “The uniqueness of this study will put Michigan on the map when it comes to locating a public network of charging

By |2018-12-20T17:22:25-05:00December 20th, 2018|Auto Tech, Clean Update, ESD|

65 Mobility Startups To Showcase Products, Services At NAIAS – Detroit Auto Show

DETROIT – Sixty five mobility startups from 10 countries will be exhibiting during the press preview and industry days at the North American International Auto Show – aka Detroit Auto Show – at the 3rd annual AutoMobili-D exposition, Jan. 14 – 17, 2019. AutoMobili-D is a 150,000 square-foot exhibition featuring a wide range of automakers, suppliers, investors and

By |2018-12-19T15:45:59-05:00December 19th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Featured|

Wipro Opens Automotive Innovation Center In Motor City

DETROIT – An Indian based IT company has opened its Automotive Innovation Center in the Motor City to showcase its technologies for automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, insurers, and other technology companies. The Automotive Innovation Center will develop and showcase cutting-edge solutions that leverage artificial intelligence, analytics, Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), cloud and

By |2018-12-11T16:42:19-05:00December 11th, 2018|Auto Tech, IoT|

Three Charts Tell The Story of General Motors’ Painful Decision To Close Plants

EAST LANSING - Anderson experts released this week three interactive data visualizations that show why General Motors made the painful decision that they announced on November 26. “The visualization put together by our consultants provides insight into why GM made this tough decision,” said Patrick Anderson, Principal and CEO of Anderson Economic Group. The visualization

By |2018-12-07T11:48:30-05:00December 7th, 2018|Auto Tech|

Ford’s Corktown Project Gets State Aid, Leads $1 Billion In Expansions

LANSING – The state of Michigan has approved a $209 million tax break over 30 years for Ford Motor Co.’s redevelopment of the long-vacant Michigan Central Station in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. State officials said the creation of the Michigan Strategic Fund Designated Renaissance Zone will lead to a total private investment of $740 million and the creation

By |2018-11-29T20:08:17-05:00November 29th, 2018|Auto Tech, ESD|