Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Michigan utility Consumers Energy is committing to powering 1 million electric vehicles by 2030. Today, there are about 30,000 registered EVs in Michigan, but electric vehicle sales have been growing by 20% annually. The goal would support the auto industry’s goal to have electric vehicles be 50% of new sales by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

announced today that its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company’s third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles, joining Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, and Orion Assembly in Orion Township, Michigan. General Motors Co.

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Baua Electric

JULY 21, 2023

DETROIT — Intense storms swept via southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon, bringing bulky mist, robust winds and, in some parks, massive downpour. Davison is set 60 miles northwest of downtown Detroit. “We have sustained damage to a large portion of our inventory and our building.”

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Electrek

MARCH 14, 2022

The bike was also said to be destined for US manufacturing in Detroit, Michigan. The post Building electric bikes in Detroit? The Babymaker II electric bike from FLX was unveiled last month when it went on pre-sale, and it shocked the market with more than just an edgy name and low price.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The automaker recently announced a new Innovation Center in Michigan, where it will house design, engineering, and research efforts for its upcoming EV lineup. The facility will be located in Novi, around 30 miles from Detroit. & [Image: Scout/VW] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2017

A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and systems, plans to spend $40 million to build a new headquarters complex in Novi, Michigan. The new 150,000 square foot campus will replace A123’s leased space in Livonia and Romulus, Michigan.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 25, 2022

Today, General Motors made its $7 billion plan to expand electric vehicle and EV parts manufacturing in Michigan official. Additionally, it will build a new battery factory and convert an existing factory into a hub for manufacturing its electric pickup trucks. Last week, we reported that GM was planning to invest at least $6.5

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

billion in five of its existing Michigan plants, and will work with the city of Detroit and state of Michigan on building a new assembly plant within city limits. The reborn Mack facility would be the first new assembly plant to be built in the city of Detroit in nearly three decades. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Motiv Power Systems (Motiv), the leading provider of all-electric medium-duty fleet chassis, announced a commitment from Detroit Custom Chassis LLC (DCC) to install Motiv’s all-electric EPIC chassis on the base Ford F-59 platform, which is assembled by its affiliate Detroit Chassis Plant (DCP), both owned by Spectra.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In a recent press release, one of Canada’s largest companies, Magna, announced it is investing more than $500 million to expand its operations in three different locations in Southeast Michigan. Clair where it manufactures battery enclosures and plans to open new facilities to build powertrains in Shelby […].

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected Ford Escape test vehicles that can drive and park themselves inside Bedrock’s Assembly Garage in Detroit using Bosch smart infrastructure.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 3, 2022

Tesla is eyeing a facility in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The Michigan space spans 42,600 square feet and was formerly a Barnes & Nobles. The first hurdle is that the Detroit-based real estate developer must seal the deal with Mitch Gappy before Tesla can become its tenant.

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Baua Electric

MAY 3, 2023

Come find out about Automobile Information ‘ PACEpilot program at a independent data consultation on Would possibly 16 in Detroit with program judges, a up to date honoree and Govt Writer Jamie Butters. PACEpilot appreciates pre-commercial Inventions to Supervise within the car and generation mobility field.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2021

This dedicated EV architecture and propulsion system is the foundation for GM’s all-electric future, giving the company the capability not only to build an entire retail and commercial portfolio, but also leverage the technology to expand its business to non-automotive applications. million to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2010

Ford, Detroit Edison and Xtreme Power are teaming up to establish one of Michigan’s largest solar power generation systems and electric vehicle charging stations at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Ford will work with Detroit Edison to install a 500 kW solar photovoltaic panel system at Michigan Assembly.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2014

The new $148-million lightweight metals manufacturing institute announced in February by President Obama ( earlier post ) will locate in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, officials from the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII) and the city announced today.

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Baua Electric

JULY 7, 2023

Gene will work hand-in-glove with Acting (Labor) Secretary Julie Su on all labor-related issues,” a White Space legit stated in a observation to Crain’s Detroit Industry. We are focused on building a working relationship based on trust and mutual respect, operating in the best interest of our employees and stakeholders.”

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2021

Chevrolet will introduce a Silverado electric pickup truck that will be built at the Factory ZERO assembly plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan ( earlier post ). The recently revealed GMC HUMMER EV SUV ( earlier post ) will also be built at Factory ZERO.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2016

On the heels of the signing of the SAVE Act legislation to support autonomous vehicle testing and deployment in Michigan ( earlier post ), General Motors will immediately begin testing autonomous vehicles on public roads. Workers at the Orion Township assembly plant will build test fleet Bolt EVs equipped with fully autonomous technology.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

.” The UAW introduced a ancient collision in opposition to all 3 Detroit automakers latter Friday. The Ford plant is Michigan Meeting in Wayne, which is also within the Detroit section. ” Suburban Ford of Ferndale is a part of Lithia’s Suburban Assortment in southeast Michigan. ranks Incorrect.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2016

Earlier this month, China-based EV maker BAIC EV, opened a new R&D center in Detroit, Michigan, which will help the company evaluate overseas market demand, obtain core EV technology, build on brand influence, and eventually provide support for their international layout.

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Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2023

The provider began just-in-time seating operations on the unused plant overdue ultimate week, supplying Normal Motors Manufacturing facility 0 at the Detroit-Hamtramck border. Somewhere else in Michigan, Lear is plotting $32.5 billion in earnings in 2022.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 18, 2024

But it does mean that GM will be leaving one of the most recognizable buildings on the Detroit skyline. And for visitors, infuriating -- it's an easy building to get lost in. Also, the Marriott's heating system seemed to struggle with Michigan winters during some of my auto-show visits.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Detroit Electric''s first sports car will be a little less Detroit than first intended, it seems. The company has announced that the first of its SP:01 electric sports cars will be built not in Southeast Michigan, but in a factory in Holland, owing to delays in its plans to start production in Wayne County.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2009

General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. This brings GM’s combined Volt-related investments in Michigan to $700 million, covering eight facilities. engine-generator from Flint. engine-generator from Flint. “We

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

Detroit Electric SP:01. Detroit Electric unveiled the SP:01, a limited-edition, two-seat battery-electric sports car. The new SP:01 was launched under the brand’s mantra of ‘Pure Electric Excitement’ and was revealed at Detroit Electric’s new headquarters in the Fisher Building in downtown Detroit.

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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2024

According to a report from the Detroit Free Press , Ford confirmed on Wednesday that it would either reassign or allow workers at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, or REV-C, to take a $50,000 retirement package. The Michigan Assembly plant is getting a third shift as Ford continues to lean on gas vehicle sales to bolster its finances.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2011

GM and DTE Energy will install a 516 kW solar array at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly—the home of the Chevrolet Volt. The array, the largest photovoltaic solar array in Southeast Michigan, will generate electricity capable of charging 150 Volts per day (54,750 Volts/year). —Bob Ferguson, vice president of GM Public Policy.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2012

In an address at the 2012 Mackinac Policy Conference, Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford said that “ Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution ” and outlined key public policy areas to help improve the state’s competitiveness and ensure that the state realizes the full benefit of that impending revolution.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Proterra announced that the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) and Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) have agreed to purchase electric buses and chargers from Proterra, becoming the 100 th customer for the company. DTE Energy will work with DDOT, SMART and Proterra on the charging infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2023

The 2024 GMC HUMMER EV 3X Pickup is configured for on-road driving dynamics, while the available Extreme Off-Road Package builds upon the truck’s off-road capability.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2009

Air Products, the leading global hydrogen provider, will construct a hydrogen production facility in Detroit, Mich., The facility will provide hydrogen and steam for Marathon’s heavy oil upgrade project at its Detroit refinery. for Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, a subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Ford transformed Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to a statement on Tuesday, General Motors (GM) is delaying the production of its electric pickups to late 2025 at one Michigan plant, though the automaker says the change is not related to the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike.

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Teslarati

MARCH 19, 2024

General Motors’ (GM) battery plant in Michigan, named Factory Zero, is leaving production hell. GM delays Orion Silverado and Sierra EV production to late 2025 GM set a goal to build 200,000 to 300,000 EVs in 2024 equipped with its Ultium battery packs. Factory Zero is dedicated to electric vehicle (EV) production.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2013

To launch its Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car, General Motors chose to build and expand its very own battery lab. According to the Detroit News, it will partner with the University of Michigan by helping to fund a laboratory where car makers can test prototype battery cells for future.'

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2020

Michigan-based Bollinger Motors announced earlier this month that it completed a move to a larger building in suburban Detroit. And when they say larger, it’s all relative.

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