Lucid Motors makes $10 million investment in Michigan with Southfield hub
“We want to track the best talent out there. and as we looked at those studies for hardware, engineers in particular, there’s no place like Michigan," said Gale Halsey, vice president, Lucid.
EV charging stations: Federal money influx plans hope to ease state's range anxiety
Construction on the fast charging stations can begin in the next couple months. Companies have five years to finish the job.
Black-owned company working to improve EV charging
ChargerHelp! is a Black and women-owned company working to remove barriers in the technology and maintenance of EVs. Their partnership with Michigan Central is creating new jobs.
Ford trims F-150 Lightning pickup production after weak electric vehicle sales
The shrinking production will impact 1,400 workers at Ford, including about 700 employees being transferred to Michigan Assembly.
GM says EVs are built for Detroit cold snaps
GM says its EVs are made for conditions like the cold snap we're stuck in.
Tesla supercharging station packed in Oak Brook, dead cars line parking lot due to frigid temps
Electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures.
Wireless charging road in Detroit now open to public
The system works using specialized coils built under the pavement that will wirelessly transmit power using a magnetic field. It'll be sent to a receiver that will be installed on the bottom of the vehicle, which will power the battery.
Mile-long stretch of I-94 dubbed 'world's most sophisticated highway' to reopen for winter
The lane will be used for testing the safety and performance of cars and trucks that can send and receive information. It'll open in western Wayne County
Ford announces plans for 30,000 electric vehicle chargers for business fleets
The partnership with Xcel Energy will install tens of thousands of charging ports at businesses in eight different states by 2030.
Electric vehicles are less reliable than gas-powered cars, trucks, SUVs, Consumer Reports survey says
EVs had 80% more problems than gas-powered cars and trucks. That's just one of several concerning conclusions from a Consumer Reports survey
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg 1-on-1, discussing future of EVs
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sat down with FOX 2's Tim Skubick to talk about the future of electric vehicles, college football and more on Tuesday.
First wireless charging road in U.S. unveiled in Detroit
The quarter-stretch of roadway will be open near Michigan Central Station, where Detroit's mobility district is gathering steam.
Ford resumes work on controversial battery plant with scaled back factory size
The plant is still expected to open in 2026, but with a reduced production for batteries. The delay came after a brutal UAW strike.
12-hour sustainable technology summit showcases eco-friendly solutions
Examples of what a sustainable future could entail were displayed throughout the 2023 Sustainable Urban Design summit.
Ford pauses construction of Michigan battery plant amid local opposition, criticism of foreign involvement
The $3.5 billion plant is being built in Marshall. But its approval and ties to China has worried both local residents and lawmakers.
Trump says electric vehicles will cost UAW jobs; Dingell says former president is anti-EV
Debbie Dingell said U.S. carmakers lost big to Japanese manufacturers years ago and can't afford to make the same mistake with electric vehicles.
2023 Detroit Auto Show will have all-indoor EV track, plus ride and drive on Grand Prix Circuit
The 2023 Detroit Auto Show is nearly here and organizers are starting to reveal more information about what attendees can expect. The latest announcement from the auto show is an all-new indoor EV track.
GM, Stellantis among 7 automakers building North American EV charging grid
Seven major automakers. including two of Detroit's big three, say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.
Bill Ford Jr: US lags behind rest of the world in shift to EVs
Despite the encouragement from lawmakers and automotive companies pushing electric vehicles as the future of driving - the US has been slow to adopt it.
Electric vehicle charging stations installed on Belle Isle
Every day, more and more electric vehicles are on the road in Michigan and nationwide. The Department of Natural Resources and a Detroit-based company are making the idea of charging your car at a state park a reality