Stellantis Pauses Production at Detroit Assembly Complex
Stellantis continued to slash vehicle production and cut jobs in the United States this week, including at the automaker’s Detroit Assembly Complex.
Michigan to Allow Hazardous Transport on Ambassador Bridge
The decision, repealing measures in place since 2014, follows a six-month review of input from the public, law enforcement and first responders.
German Charging Firm EcoG to Locate Headquarters in Detroit
EcoG, a German electric vehicle charger company, plans to invest $14.4 million to establish its American headquarters in Detroit, with the help of a grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
Detroit Testing Electric Vehicle Chargers Beneath Streets
Crews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit.
UAW Strike Threats Heat Up Before Detroit Negotiations Begin
Besides the usual haggling over wages, pensions and health care, the UAW union ahead of negotiations with Detroit automakers has set its sights on securing a foothold in the EV industry.
Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Eyes Reduced Emissions
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is vowing to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide it releases as part of its operations and improve the authority’s environmental impact.
DOT Awards Grant to Dismantle Detroit Highway
WASHINGTON — A long-delayed plan to dismantle Interstate 375, a 1-mile depressed freeway in Detroit that was built by demolishing Black neighborhoods 60 years ago, was a big winner of federal money Sept. 15.
Detroit Expands Service Training Center to Add EV Courses
Daimler Truck North America announced the opening of its expanded Detroit Service Training Center, which will be used to train technicians in electric powertrain service, battery maintenance and full truck repair.
April 4, 2022Detroit Supplies Most Class 8 Engines Overall in 2021 First Half
Detroit, the engine brand of Daimler Trucks North America, supplied the most Class 8 engines in North America during the first half of this year, nudging past independent engine maker Cummins Inc. by 1,344 units or 1.1 percentage points.
Auto Show Back in Detroit Next Year
DETROIT — The head of Detroit’s big international auto show says it will return to the Motor City next year, but with smaller indoor displays and more emphasis on experiencing vehicles and technology outside.
June 18, 2021