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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. The announcement took place in front of Michigan Central Station which Ford purchased in 2018.

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Automated Bus Consortium issues RFP to procure up to 70 full-size Level 4 automated buses

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The RFP is the first battery-electric automated bus procurement and large-scale deployment for full-sized buses, and was issued by the State of Michigan, which is serving as the lead procurement agency on behalf of the Consortium agencies. They will be joined by new Consortium members NJ TRANSIT and RATP Dev.

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DTE Energy partners with Ford on new rooftop solar installation and battery storage

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DTE Energy has commissioned a new solar array at the Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan. In 2019, Ford became the first corporate customer to enroll in DTE’s MIGreenPower voluntary renewable energy program. DTE is Michigan’s largest producer of renewable energy.

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Michigan Perfect Courtroom opinion has ‘vast implications’ for provider commitments, provide chain

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On the heart of the lawsuit used to be the “blanket” acquire line between the 2 corporations. The Oakland County Circuit Courtroom in Michigan sided with MSSC, as did the Michigan Courtroom of Appeals. The Oakland County Circuit Courtroom in Michigan sided with MSSC, as did the Michigan Courtroom of Appeals.

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

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Under current law, consumers may receive a tax credit of up to $7,500 if they purchase an eligible electric vehicle. The Driving America Forward Act raises the cap and allows purchasers of an additional 400,000 vehicles per manufacturer to be eligible for the tax credit. ITC Holdings Corp., ITC Holdings Corp., ITC Holdings Corp.,

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Bollinger Motors plans $44M growth alike Detroit, developing 237 jobs

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The board of the MEDC’s investment arm, the Michigan Strategic Treasure, on Tuesday licensed a $3 million performance-based handover for the venture, which the MEDC mentioned would offset the spare value of increasing in Michigan as opposed to a competing web site in Indiana. The corporate at the moment employs 55 in Michigan.

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Energy Conversion Devices files Chapter 11, seeks sale of businesses; Ovonic Battery Company sold to BASF Corporation

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a pioneer in materials science and renewable energy technologies, today voluntarily filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. 51-year-old Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Earlier post.) Chapter 7 for SIT. (SIT),