January 21, 2010
Advanced Manufacturing
Last week, during the press preview of the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it was announced that Michigan will be the proud host of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE intensive, multi-stage testing competition phase of its 50-plus super fuel-efficient vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity for the state of Michigan and the [...]
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economic development partnerships,
electric vehicle manufacturing,
electric vehicle R&D,
global automotive innovation,
Green Technology
September 14, 2009
Industry Sectors
Plans to transform the former Ford Wixom Assembly plant into a $725 million renewable energy park anchored by Xtreme Power and Clairvoyant Solar are a testament to Michigan’s aggressive economic diversification strategy. The project is expected to provide up to 4,000 direct jobs and an additional 10,000 supplier and indirect jobs.
Governor Granholm is working hard [...]
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advanced battery,
Alternative Energy,
Economic Growth,
electric vehicle manufacturing,
electric vehicle R&D,
global automotive innovation,
green manufacturing,
Green Technology,
manufacturing diversification
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