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Michigan, Cavnue to create corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles between Ann Arbor and Detroit

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an initiative to develop a first-of-its-kind corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) designed to improve transportation for communities in Southeast Michigan. This includes leading test tracks, universities, automotive companies, and key economic anchors.

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Wireless EV charging roads piloted in the U.S., Europe

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One Electreon project in Sweden is set to connect the town of Visby on Gotland Island to a regional airport via a wirelessly charging electric roadway. The Swedish government helped finance the vast majority of the $10.5-million The Swedish government helped finance the vast majority of the $10.5-million In the U.S.,

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Ford launches new global battery center of excellence

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The company is building on nearly two decades of battery expertise by centralizing a cross-functional team of 150 experts in battery technology development, research, manufacturing, planning, purchasing, quality and finance to help Ford develop and manufacture battery cells and batteries more quickly. This 200,000 sq.-ft.

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Rivian introduces two quad-motor, AWD “Electric Adventure Vehicles”

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Connectivity and Digital Experience. Rivian has developed its connected car platform from a clean sheet to allow full control and flexibility over the vehicle hardware, software and user experience. All Rivian vehicles connect to a cloud-ecosystem for data exchange and processing, enabling machine learning and data services.

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Ford forms new Smart Mobility subsidiary to develop and to invest in mobility services

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The new subsidiary will have operations in Palo Alto, California, and Dearborn, Michigan. The company is continuing to focus on and investing in its core business—designing, manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing cars, SUVs, trucks and electrified vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Autonomous vehicles.

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A123 Systems and Wanxiang execute definitive agreements for investment of up to $465M in A123

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companies, so we also believe that we will continue to expand on our strong manufacturing and systems engineering capabilities in Michigan and Massachusetts. Pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreements, Wanxiang would provide A123 with up to $75 million in initial debt financing under a Senior Secured Bridge Facility.

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Swaying toward EV mobility

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Since spreading across Ohio, Sway Mobility has now moved its Bolts into Michigan and will soon be expanding into Indiana. “In In Detroit, we’re working in the Corktown neighborhood, where Ford has been developing Michigan Central, a new mobility innovation district around the old train station,” Peters said.