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MIT Says Sakti3 Technology is Top 10 in the World

April 22, 2011 Advanced Energy Storage

When we say “high-tech” in Michigan, we mean it. Take, for example, Sakti3 in Ann Arbor. The spin out from the University of Michigan is developing and commercializing revolutionary lithium-ion battery technology that uses lighter materials to reduce weight and cost and increase durability and storage capacity. The company is quickly moving a nascent industry [...]

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Tagged as: advanced battery, Alternative Energy, Economic Growth, electric vehicle R&D, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, global automotive innovation, Green Technology

Outlook sunny for Michigan’s solar, wind sectors

March 28, 2011 Solar Energy

Michigan is known the world over for being the state that put the world on wheels.  This might soon change, reports the Chicago-based Environmental Law & Policy Center, as Michigan is becoming a leader in North American renewable-energy jobs and green technology.
Nationwide, Michigan ranks fourth in the number of jobs tied to solar energy and [...]

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Tagged as: Alternative Energy, economic diversification, Economic Growth, Green Technology, renewable energy manufacturing, solar industry, wind energy

The 2011 NAIAS: A Smarter Auto Show

January 14, 2011 Events

The 2011 North American International Auto Show marks an important milestone in the evolution of the Michigan economy.  The MEDC’s Smarter Living exhibit is an innovative and interactive look at the technologies that are revolutionizing the energy industry.  The exhibit highlights efficient and effective alternative energy technologies that are being created and produced right here [...]

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Tagged as: Auto Show, green manufacturing, Green Technology, NAIAS

More than 6,000 new jobs, $2.1 billion investment planned for Michigan

October 27, 2010 Great Companies

Tuesday, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and the MEDC announced a historic $2.1 billion investment by companies in Michigan, creating more than 6,000 new job opportunities for workers in the state and retaining more than 216,000 jobs.
State incentives will help16 companies grow in Michigan and back one brownfield redevelopment project.  Included are major investments by Ford, [...]

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Tagged as: Alternative Energy, automotive manufacturing, brownfield redevelopment, economic development attraction/retention programs, economic diversification, Economic Growth, electric vehicle manufacturing, electric vehicle R&D, global automotive innovation, green manufacturing, Green Technology

Over 4,200 New Jobs Planned for Michigan

September 15, 2010 Advanced Manufacturing

Tuesday, Symmetry Medical announced it would invest approximately $14.8 million to expand in Lansing to meet growing demand for their high-precision machining, creating up to 159 jobs. Symmetry could have chosen to expand at its facility in Malaysia, but it chose Michigan because of our highly skilled workers and competitive business climate.
That was only one [...]

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Tagged as: aerospace industry, Alternative Energy, automotive manufacturing, economic development attraction/retention programs, economic diversification, Economic Growth, green manufacturing, Green Technology, high-tech medical industry, manufacturing diversification, renewable energy manufacturing

Michigan to Host the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Competition Phase

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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Tagged as: economic development partnerships, electric vehicle manufacturing, electric vehicle R&D, global automotive innovation, Green Technology

MEDC leading the way at the North American International Auto Show

January 12, 2010 Advanced Manufacturing

Michigan and the MEDC are once again leading the way in placing the spotlight on green technology at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
Michigan’s leadership role in the future of the auto industry will be on full display during the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week.  For the second year [...]

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Tagged as: Alternative Energy, Events, Green Technology

Driving the Alternative

September 28, 2007 Solar Energy

The other day as I was pumping gas I heard a gentleman behind me cursing the three-dollars-a-gallon he was going to have to shell out. Although I completely empathize, I also know that Michigan is fast becoming a leader in the development of alternative energy sources. Companies excelling in the solar, advanced battery, biofuel and [...]

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Tagged as: advanced battery, advanced technology, Alternative Energy, biofuel, economic diversification, Economic Growth, green manufacturing, Green Technology, manufacturing diversification, renewable energy manufacturing, solar industry, water technology sector, wind energy, wind turbine manufacturers