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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan EV industry responds to Trump policy changes

Associated Press, Hernz Laguerre January 24, 2025

While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s...

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An all-electric recycling truck in Madison, Wisconsin. Similar trucks will be operating in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
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All-electric recycling trucks to replace some diesel garbage trucks in southeast Michigan

Lester Graham December 26, 2024

Some counties in Michigan will be swapping out diesel garbage trucks for all-electric recycling trucks.In Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties,...

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MichMash: Michigan Legislature’s final days cover EVs, charter schools + more

Hernz Laguerre December 13, 2024

The final days of the current iteration of the Michigan Legislature are upon us as the Republican majority in the...

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FILE - Electric vehicle charging stations at a freeway rest stop.
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‘EV roadmap’ makes recommendations on supporting electric adoption in Michigan

Alex McLenon December 2, 2024

Michigan aims to set up a public network of 100,000 electric vehicle charges by 2030 to support an anticipated two...

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The Metro: New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries

John Filbrandt August 29, 2024

When relying on clean sources of energy, like the sun and the wind, we need a way to store that...

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Mobility nonprofit Forth recently launched the third Detroit location of its Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) EV carshare program.
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Detroit Evening Report: EV carsharing pilot project expands in Detroit

Sascha Raiyn July 2, 2024

A pilot project aimed at increasing mobility options for those who can't afford their own vehicle has expanded in the...

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Low demand drops EV prices below gas vehicles on resale market

Alex McLenon June 27, 2024

Used vehicle prices spiked as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but have been coming down since. Resale costs for...

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Ford’s Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn.
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White House advisor says new China tariffs safeguard US auto industry

Quinn Klinefelter May 17, 2024

When the Biden administration increased tariffs on some goods imported from China, the President made a point of noting the...

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FILE - Electric vehicle charging stations at a freeway rest stop.
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Detroit Evening Report: New state agency holds clean energy, EV transition roundtable in Detroit

Colin Jackson, Sascha Raiyn May 14, 2024

Officials from a new state office met with stakeholders Tuesday to talk about efforts to prepare workers and businesses for...

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A Seagull electric vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD for test driving is parked outside a showroom in Beijing, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
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Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

Associated Press May 13, 2024

LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car,...

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at an event in Jacksonville, Fla., Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
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VP Kamala Harris touts domestic EV initiatives in Detroit

Quinn Klinefelter May 7, 2024

With the economy a key issue in the ongoing presidential campaigns and Michigan an electoral swing state, the major party...

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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Central offering Detroiters free training for EV tech skills

Nargis Rahman, Bre'Anna Tinsley March 18, 2024

Michigan Central is partnering with two electric vehicle support companies to bring free skills training programs to Detroiters.Subscribe to the...

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