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An opening event for the new electric vehicle and battery lab at Washtenaw Community College.

WCC opens new electric vehicle and battery lab to expand mobility education offerings

Building on its long-term commitment to mobility education, Washtenaw Community College has unveiled a new electric vehicle and battery laboratory.

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TORC Robotics' new facility in Ann Arbor Township.
Self-driving truck company opens $5.6 million Ann Arbor Twp. facility, creating 500 local jobs

TORC Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a leader in autonomous truck technology, has announced the opening of a new facility in Ann Arbor Township.

Students work in a lab at WCC.
WCC to launch programs preparing students for growing semiconductor and battery industries

Washtenaw Community College was recently awarded nearly $2 million through three Michigan Economic Development Corporation grants to launch new degree and certificate programs that support Michigan’s growing semiconductor and battery manufacturing industries.

EAVX employee Corbin Fleming-Dittenber demonstrates the versatility and customization of a Ford eTransit upfit with Masterack products and VX technology.
Ypsi Township company develops smart truck tech, plans Ann Arbor expansion

If you've ever wondered how work crews can safely leave large fleets of trucks laden with tools on site overnight, the answer might involve Ypsilanti Township-based EAVX.

An Ypsi Area Street Rods car show in 2018.
Ypsi classic car club celebrates 50th anniversary with car show

The Ypsi Area Street Rods classic car club will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a classic car show at Ford Lake Park in Ypsilanti Township.

A Visteon car in a tunnel on the American Center for Mobility facility.
Chelsea firehouse, Ypsi mobility testing ground, Dexter community center, and more get federal funds

Several important Washtenaw County projects are getting a financial leg up after recently receiving federal funding under the Community Project Funding system. 

Mohammed Islam, U-M professor of electrical and computer engineering, holds technology used to detect driver impairment.
Cars could detect drunk and impaired drivers using technology developed by U-M engineers

In an effort to lower the high rates of drunk-driving-related deaths, University of Michigan engineers have developed new technology that could recognize impaired drivers before they get on the road.

Hyundai staff pose with Progress Project donation recipients.
Hyundai program grants $15,000 to each of three Washtenaw County Black-owned businesses

This year's beneficiaries of Hyundai's Progress Project include two Ann Arbor gyms and an Ypsilanti pizzeria.

The entire Michigan Solar Car race crew with its 2023 vehicle, Astrum, on the University of Michigan’s North Campus.
U-M returns to international solar car race for first time since 2019

After a four-year hiatus, the University of Michigan Solar Car Team will bring a new solar car to Australia for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge on Oct. 22-29. 

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum Administrative Secretary Patti Bluhm.
Ypsi’s often-overlooked Automotive Heritage Museum showcases historic cars of national note

The museum contains a wealth of local automotive history and historic vehicles preserved in pristine condition, in addition to hosting the National Hudson Motor Car Co. Museum.

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