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Lansing works with China to get 20K face masks for health care workers
May 28, 2020: Bob Johnson, MLive — Health care workers in Lansing and other areas in the state of Michigan will have better protection against the coronavirus thanks to a sister city relationship fostered by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership. According to a press...
Wayne State Offers New Certification Courses in AV Technologies
Amesite Inc., a Detroit-based software company providing artificial intelligence-powered online learning ecosystems for businesses, higher education, and grades K-12, announced an expansion of its partnership with Detroit’s Wayne State University to offer six-week online certification courses.
President Joe Biden visits Pfizer plant in Portage, Michigan
After winter weather delays postponed his trip to Michigan, President Joe Biden was able to tour a vaccine facility on the west side of the state Friday afternoon.
GM opens next electric chapter with new pair of Michigan-made Bolts
GM has unveiled the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and its larger sibling the 2022 Bolt EUV, announcing that both will be cheaper than the current Bolt model, assuaging consumer concerns over the price of EVs.
Apple picks Detroit for Developer Academy as part of racial equity initiative
Apple Inc., the Silicon Valley heavyweight, said Wednesday it will open its first U.S. Apple Developer Academy in downtown Detroit later this year to support coding and tech education.
General Motors plans to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035
General Motors wants to end production of all diesel- and gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs by 2035 and shift its entire new fleet to electric vehicles as part of a broader plan to become carbon neutral by 2040.
First license for AV testing software developed by U-M’s Mcity goes to American Center for Mobility
A unique new cloud-based operating system for testing connected or automated vehicles has for the first time been licensed for use beyond Mcity at the University of Michigan, where it was developed.
GM and Cruise Partner with Microsoft to Advance Autonomous Vehicles
General Motors Co. in Detroit and Cruise in San Francisco today announced they have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft in Redmond, Wash., to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving vehicles.
GM launches commercial EV brand, with FedEx as first customer
General Motors Co. is launching a commercial electric vehicle business called BrightDrop and locked in FedEx Express as the first customer for a delivery van later this year.
TechSmith plans to locate new facility in East Lansing, Michigan
Officials of TechSmith, a software development company with headquarters in Okemos (Ingham County), announced on Dec. 21 they plan to install a new headquarters in East Lansing, a $15 million investment that is expected to create 25 new jobs.
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