IEEE spring conference gets the latest on robots, EVs
SOUTHFIELD–The future of robotics and the future of electric vehicles was on full display Tuesday night at the spring conference of the Southeastern Michigan Section of IEEE, the Institute of …
Grounded launching fully customizable electric RV
DETROIT–Grounded, an electric RV startup, announced its launch of what it says is the world’s first fully customizable smart electric RV. Grounded will begin delivering its first G1s via a …
Seven Domino’s locations join Consumers Energy in EV charging for deliveries
JACKSON–Consumers Energy is providing rebates for electric vehicle chargers at seven Domino’s Pizza locations in west and mid-Michigan that will serve customers with electric vehicles. The energy provider is working …
JD Power: Owner satisfaction gets a jolt from new models as EV market grows
TROY–As more battery electric vehicle models become available for purchase, owners’ satisfaction with their overall experience is shifting to more traditional factors such as quality and styling. According to the …
Autoblog launches EV edition
DETROIT–Autoblog announces the launch of Autoblog Electric, a hub dedicated to electric vehicle news and research. Powered by Autoblog, Autoblog Electric delivers the latest news from the EV world, shopping tools for …
LTU electrical engineering program improves with battery test gift from Hyundai-Kia
SOUTHFIELD–Hyundai-Kia Technical Center Inc. in Ann Arbor has donated battery testing equipment worth an estimated $80,000 to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Lawrence Technological University’s College of Engineering. Included …
Urban Science: EV sales up 40% as overall auto sales fall slightly
DETROIT–Urban Science, the retail auto dealer data analysis firm, has released its 2022 year-end Automotive Franchise Activity Report, which shows continued stability for the U.S. automotive retail network despite the …
Snedicor’s Cleaners rolls out first electric delivery vehicle
HOWELL–Snedicor’s Cleaners has added its first electric delivery vehicle to its fleet. Snedicor owner Jim Gilligan tested the 2023 Ford E-Transit vehicle earlier this year, and declared the vehicle “a potential …
Flo rolls out new DC fast charger
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec–Flo, the Canadian electric vehicle charger manufacturer with a new production plant in Auburn Hills, has introduced Flo Ultra, an ultra-fast charger engineered to maximize energy delivery with …
GM, Lithium Americans to develop U.S.-sourced lithium
DETROIT–General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Vancouver, Canada-based Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC and NYSE: LAC) announced today that the two companies will invest to develop the Thacker Pass mine …