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Michigan-based Meijer installing EV charging stations at stores

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based supercenter chain, plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at several of its Michigan stores. The first charging station was unveiled at the Meijer store in Warren, Michigan (not far from the GM Tech Center), and will be followed by stores in Allen Park and Holland, Michigan.

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Graphex Group to build graphite processing facility in Warren, Michigan

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The EBP location features key existing infrastructure that allows for a streamlined construction schedule and a rapid transition into production, including a newly installed 12-megawatt power substation on the property and vacant structures that can be revitalized and repurposed relatively quickly.

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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. GM HYDROTEC and Renewable Innovations’ Mobile Power Generator can fast-charge EVs without having to expand the grid or install permanent charge points in places where there is only a temporary need for power. Retail EV Charging Stations.

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500 kW Solar PV system goes online at Fords Michigan Assembly; 2 MWh energy storage system

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The primary element of one of Michigan’s largest solar power generation systems at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is now up and running. The system is the result of collaboration between Ford, DTE Energy, Xtreme Power, the city of Wayne and the state of Michigan.

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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 partners with Wind Energy Corp to power 4 dealerships

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Under a pilot program exclusive to Ford, Wind Energy will install wind sail and solar panel systems at four Ford dealerships, a nearly $750,000 investment, to help power dealer facilities. Installations of the systems are set to begin in early 2015 and be completed by spring. Tom Holzer Ford, Farmington Hills, Michigan.

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Maxwell supplying ultracaps to ABB for hybrid version of Philadelphia rail energy recuperation system

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ABB will install a hybrid version of its high-efficiency ENVILINE wayside energy recovery and storage system for the Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority’s (SEPTA) light rail system serving the greater Philadelphia area. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.