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DOT awards U-M-led hub $15M for connected and automated transportation

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The US Department of Transportation has awarded a $15-million grant to renew the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), based in Ann Arbor and led by the University of Michigan. million over its first six years, CCAT is one of 10 regional USDOT University Transportation Centers nationwide.

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U-Michigan, China enter two new automated and connected vehicle partnerships

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The University of Michigan is entering two separate agreements with Chinese institutions targeting automated and connected vehicles. First, a $27-million research agreement with Shenzhen-based investment firm Frontt Capital Management will advance autonomous, connected vehicles and robotic technologies. Second, a $2.5-million

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First wireless charging road in the U.S. completed in Michigan

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After the state of Michigan pledged in 2021 to complete a wireless charging road by this year , Israeli startup Electreon has finished installing the EV charging road, according to a press release shared by the company last week. “For million investment from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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While this may seem conflicted, his position is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the ships contracted for product transport. Sterling's career in marine transportation also provides him experience in transportation logistics. His Texas roots honed his arguments supporting EV industry expansion.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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In the key area of transportation, we submit our Drive Star proposal. For $100 million in one year, we’ll demonstrate how to rapidly reduce use of oil in transportation with safe, warrantied retrofits of tens of millions gas-guzzlers. Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. We just had to do it.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

While this may seem conflicted, his position is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the ships contracted for product transport. Sterling's career in marine transportation also provides him experience in transportation logistics. His Texas roots honed his arguments supporting EV industry expansion.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Companies and universities in Michigan are receiving more than $1 billion of the grants. DOE Award ($mil.). Technology.

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