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Construction Industry / Construction Management / Skilled Trades

Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades expands with new companies, issues new report

DETROIT—A new report released by the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades finds the United States will need to fill an estimated 1.7 million skilled trades openings each year through 2035, …

Auto Suppliers / Economic Development

Ford, Chase, MEDC launch Michigan LIFT to boost auto supply production in Michigan

DETROIT–Ford Motor Co., JPMorganChase, the State of Michigan, Michigan Central and Newlab announced the creation of the Michigan Launchpad for Industrial Innovation & Transformation (Michigan LIFT), a public-private initiative designed …

Electric Grid / Electric Vehicles / EV Charging

Ford in Texas EV free charging agreement

IRVING, Texas–Ford Motor Co. has announced an agreement with the Irving, Texas-based electricity provider TXU Energy, creating an effective zero electric vehicle home charging rate. The TXU Energy Free EV …

Electric Vehicles / Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Ford to delay EVs, focus on hybrids

DEARBORN–Ford Motor Co. announced a delay in the launch of electric vehicles to be built at its Oakville, Ontario plant, and plans to offer hybrid options across its North American …

Affordable Housing

MEDC announces new affordable housing near Ford Innovation Center

LANSING–Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and officials of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced three community revitalization projects that will bring economic growth, housing, and increased vibrancy to the Corktown neighborhood …

Mobility Industry

Ford Fund, Nebraska mobility firm to bridge transportation gaps in Detroit, elsewhere

LINCOLN–Mobility Rising announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund as part of a $5 million investment aimed at addressing transportation insecurity in Detroit, as well as Stanton, Tenn. …

Electric Vehicles

Electric RV with 250 mile range rolling out in October

DETROIT—Grounded, the electric RV startup based at the Detroit Innovation District, announced the launch of its model G2, an all-electric recreational vehicle equipped with solar charging with a range of …

Battery Technology / Electric Vehicles

Ford, BMW, Honda to create new EV charging company

TORRANCE, Calif.–BMW Group, Ford Motor Co. and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced that they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape LLC, a new equally owned company that …

Auto Industry / Electric Vehicles

Ford gets two lithium supply agreements for EV batteries

DEARBORN–Ford Motor Co. has entered into a long-term agreement with Quebec-based Nemaska Lithium for the supply of lithium products, including lithium hydroxide, over an 11-year period. Ford also announced a …

Auto Industry / Electric Vehicles / Sustainability

Ford releases 2023 sustainability report, ‘Road to Better’

DEARBORN–Ford Motor Co. has released its 2023 Integrated Sustainability and Financial Report, detailing the company’s progress on its commitment to create a more sustainable, inclusive and equitable transportation future. Building …

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