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GM and AT&T to bring 5G to GM vehicles with enhanced core network; first available in MY2024

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General Motors and AT&T will bring 5G cellular connectivity to millions of GM vehicles coming off the assembly line over the next decade in the United States. GM and AT&T are collaborating to build a high performance 5G core network. 5G connectivity will first be available in select model year 2024 vehicles.

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Extreme Power Working to Build One of Michigans Largest Solar Power Systems at Michigan Assembly Plant; 2 MWh Battery Storage System

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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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Ford and Newlab announce startups to pilot new EV tech in mobility innovation program

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The program lives within Michigan Central, a new mobility innovation district being developed by Ford. This is the second of two studios opening as part of the partnership announced in 2020 between Newlab and Michigan Central.

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Allison Transmission acquires Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division

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Vantage Power is an award-winning London-based technology company specializing in developing electrified propulsion and connected vehicle technologies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. The EV systems division is located at AxleTech’s headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

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Bill Ford: Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution; emphasis on green and smart technologies

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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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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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Are Auto Companies Ready for the Future?

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In addition to the CASE (Connected-Autonomous-Shared-Electrified)-driven transformation of the industry, a combination of additional internal and external factors is piling on complexity. Additionally, Ford has just announced a ‘resizing’ in plans to build a $3.5 The United Auto Workers strike in the U.S. In the U.S.,

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