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Some electric car owners around the U.S. have experienced sticker shock charging their vehicles. Here's why.
Michigan-based Shyft Group plans to invest about $16 million to expand its facilities in Charlotte, Michigan, and produce more commercial electric vehicles.
The Detroit automaker is increasing production of the Mach-E this year and is taking advantage of streamlined costs to reduce prices across the board, it said Monday.
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board expressed concern Wednesday about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.
Next time you're circling a full parking lot, try to remember what you saw in it just a couple of years ago. Things are different, now. There are a lot more electric vehicles and they aren't just Teslas anymore, either.
When Kevin Erickson fires up his 1972 Plymouth Satellite, a faint hum replaces what is normally the sound of pistons pumping, gas coursing through the carburetor and the low thrum of the exhaust.
Meijer deployed two of the first all-electric semitrucks, adding them to its fleet of 250 vehicles.
Workers at a General Motors joint venture electric vehicle battery factory in Ohio have voted to join the United Auto Workers union.
President Joe Biden reminded Americans he is a "pro-union" president Tuesday as he toured a technology plant to highlight a $300 million expansion, just a day after he sided with business leaders in asking Congress to pass legislation to stave off a crippling rail strike.
New electric vehicle models from multiple automakers are starting to chip away at Tesla's dominance of the U.S. EV market, according to national vehicle registration data.
Gas-electric hybrids were the most dependable vehicles sold in the U.S. in the past year, while big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles performed the worst in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey.
The facility will serve as a regional hub for its vehicle design and testing with the support of a $2.5 million Michigan Business Development Program grant.
Last month Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to create a path to carbon neutrality by 2050, which includes a statewide electric vehicle charging network before 2030.
DTE energy is now elevating its efforts to sustain electric vehicles, while preparing the power grid to handle it.
A Michigan economic development board approved more than $400 million in state incentives Wednesday for two battery facilities estimated to cost $4 billion and bring 4,500 jobs to the state.
FLO, which is a leading North American EV charging company, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new facility in Auburn Hills, which is expected to help create 730 jobs in 2028, including 133 jobs in 2023.
The president announced approval of the first $900 million in infrastructure money to build EV chargers across 53,000 miles of the national highway system in 35 states.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce the approval of the first $900 million for electric vehicle chargers across the country when he speaks in Detroit, a White House official said.
Jeep will start selling two fully electric SUVs in North America and another one in Europe over the next two years.
The latest came Thursday from General Motors, a Chevrolet Equinox small SUV with a starting price somewhere around $30,000 and a range-per-charge of 250 miles (400 kilometers). You can get a range of 300 miles (500 kilometers) if you pay more.
Tech giant Baidu has human-monitored self-driving test cars rolling around in 10 cities, and it just got clearance to use some without any human oversight.
There's massive change taking place as the electric economy continues to unfold which is why Quentin Messer Jr., CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corp., Tom Kelly, CEO of Automation Alley & Tim Slusser, director of city of Detroit's Mobility Office, appear on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" to talk about it.
Major events tied to automotive, robotics and the electric future are about to kick in to high gear as leaders from Automate 2022, the 2022 EV Exchange Conference and the 2022 North American International Detroit Auto Show appear to preview them on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters."
It's a conversation with two high profile CEOs as CMS Energy's Garrick Rochow talks about helping people power their electric vehicles and Thomas Ross of Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) discusses their role in Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" 7:30 am this Sunday.
Other factories getting investments include the $100 million being spent at the Delta Township plant near Lansing, Michigan, to make the GMC Acadia crossover SUV. That SUV will be transferred from Spring Hill.
A Wayne County judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Hamtramck mayoral candidate and City Councilman Muhith Mahmood over his residency.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.
DTE says billions of dollars in investment across the electric grid in the last few years have contributed to less frequent and shorter power outages.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
The push to include 37 uncounted ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral race has made its way to the Michigan Supreme Court.
A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
Detroit and other Southeast Michigan communities have emergency response plans that include providing public warming centers.
A Wayne County judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Hamtramck mayoral candidate and City Councilman Muhith Mahmood over his residency.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
A year ago, Michigan was expecting a windfall of federal funds to fuel a transition to clean energy, along with billions of dollars' worth of green manufacturing projects subsidized by the Biden administration's climate spending bills.
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Simon Edvinsson scored with 3:14 remaining in overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Kyle Whittingham was barely two weeks into retirement after 21 years at Utah when he found an offer he couldn't turn down.
The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night were bested 5-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, who snapped a season-worst three-game skid.
The Detroit Pistons fell 131-129 Friday night to the Utah Jazz. Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining for Utah, who snapped a four-game losing streak.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Cold air continues, along with light snow, to wrap up 2025.
From winter weather in the Midwest and northeast to rain in the west, the weather could impact some New Year's celebrations across the U.S.
A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.
An 87-year-old man was injured and trapped in his car during a two-vehicle crash in front of a Walmart in Oakland County, Michigan.
DTE says billions of dollars in investment across the electric grid in the last few years have contributed to less frequent and shorter power outages.