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GM Surges Past 300,000 EVs Sold in the U.S.

In October 2024, General Motors reached an important milestone, surpassing 300,000 electric vehicles sold in the U.S since 2016. Across North America, the number rises to more than 370,000....

Boulevard Project Designed to Repair Economic Damage Done by Building of I-375

When I-375 was built, it caused great economic damage to areas like Black Bottom and Paradise Valley. A new project to turn the freeway into a boulevard is designed to fix that.

BrightDrop Electric Commercial Vans To Join Chevrolet

General Motors is moving its BrightDrop electric commercial vans under the Chevrolet brand. The shift brings BrightDrop EVs to Chevrolet's broad commercial vehicle sales and service dealer network. BrightDrop EVs...

Downtown Detroit Partnership Expands Downtown Parks Stewardship

The Downtown Detroit Partnership and the City of Detroit have agreed to a contract expansion that will have the DDP providing stewardship over more city parks and green spaces.

GM Signs Landmark Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants

As part of an ongoing push around renewable energy, we're announcing a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three GM assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project...

Surf Internet Names Holmes-Ploor as Assistant Director of Special Funding

ELKHART, Ind. – Surf Internet, a leading provider of fiber-optic broadband services, announced the appointment of Jeremia Holmes-Ploor as the new Assistant Director of Special Funding. Holmes-Ploor will play a...

Dallas Picks Ford Pro to Advance EV Charging Infrastructure

DALLAS – The City of Dallas—America’s fourth-largest metro area—selected Ford’s commercial division, Ford Pro, to help move the city’s climate goals forward, aiming to improve air quality through electrifying the...

$50 Million Federal Grant to Bolster Clean Energy Transition

A $50 million federal grant is designed to bolster efforts to transition to clean energy.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan

APACC Event Promotes East-West Supplier Diversity Connections

For two decades, the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce has brought people in the supplier diversity space together in an effort to make connections.

GM, Autocar Collaborate on Zero-Tailpipe-Emissions Commercial Vehicles

DETROIT and CHICAGO – General Motors and Autocar Industries, LLC have signed a joint development agreement to create a range of zero tailpipe emissions vocational vehicles powered by GM’s HYDROTEC...

Whitmer Signs Bill Package Aimed at Clean Energy Future

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of clean energy bills designed to create 160,000 jobs and bring $8 billon in federal tax dollars to the state.

GM Ventures, Niron Magnetics Pursue Affordable, Sustainable EV Motor Magnets

Citing the company’s “deep commitment” to an all-electric future, and to make that future a reality, GM officials announced it is focusing on developing a broad portfolio of electric...

Enbridge Agrees to $14 Billion Deal With Dominion

CALGARY, Alberta — Enbridge Inc. announced that it has entered into three separate definitive agreements with Dominion Energy, Inc. to acquire EOG, Questar and PSNC for an aggregate purchase...

Stellantis Invests in CTR to Strengthen Low Emissions U.S. Lithium Production

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. and Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc., announced a major investment of over $100 million from Stellantis to advance the development of CTR’s Hell’s Kitchen project,...

Fourth-Generation Leader Knows Where Success Lies: In Company’s Legacy

Barton Malow President/CEO Ryan Maibach, a fourth-generation leader, knows where the keys to the company's success lies: In its legacy.

GM’s Barra Talks Economy, Auto Demand and China in TV Appearance

In a national television interview, GM CEO Mary Barra talked about energy policy, infrastructure and China.

Ferris State Faculty Member Researching Ways to Help Businesses Succeed Focusing on Sustainability

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands – Ferris State University professor Henry Ho is working with researchers in the Netherlands to help businesses learn how sustainability can help them lower costs while being...

Michigan Touts Manufacturing Wins a Year After CHIPS Act Passage

State officials touted Michigan's successes since the passage of the bipartisan CHIPS Act a year ago.

EVgo and General Motors Open 1,000th DC Fast Charging Stall

WOODRIDGE, Ill. – EVgo Inc., one of the nation’s largest public fast-charging networks for electric vehicles, and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their longstanding...

Workers Still Learning How to Integrate AI, ChatGPT

While AI in general, and ChatGPT in particular, are gaining popularity in the workforce, many are just beginning to understand it.
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