This week, electric vehicle charging took the spotlight after an announcement from the Biden Administration and a troubling study on EV chargers out of California. There was also some significant news out of the EU regarding gasoline vehicles as we continue to see more ambitious emissions targets announced globally. Finally, we review some interesting developments in the self-driving technologies and ADAS spaces.
August 2-4, 2022
LANSING, Mich. – Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that major road repair projects updates are expected to begin this week in Midland, Oakland, Saginaw, and Washtenaw Counties. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects include M-30 road resurfacing in Midland County, the next phase of work on the I-96 Flex Route in Oakland County, bridge work on I-675 in Saginaw County, and the next phase of work on resurfacing M-17 between Huron Street and Summit Road in Washtenaw County. These investments are expected to support over 3,700 jobs.
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursday delivered keynote remarks at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Please see below for her remarks as prepared for delivery.
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Increasing cooperation, reducing inefficiencies, promoting transparency will ensure state can move efficiently and effectively to keep fixing roads, bridges, pipes, and more
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, members of the Michigan Congressional delegation, and local leaders to sign an executive directive streamlining the State of Michigan’s infrastructure permitting process.
After an overwhelming number of requests, Altair has announced that the deadline for the 2022 Enlighten Award submissions has been extended to June 10, 2022. In its tenth year, the Enlighten Award is presented annually in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and showcases the latest, greatest decarbonization innovations throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
Bringing Economic Growth, New Jobs
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined state, local, and industry officials during the Mackinac Policy Conference to celebrate the selection of Michigan as the home for the World Economic Forum’s new U.S. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing.
In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history
LANSING, Mich. – Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the reopening of the Herbison Road bridge over the Looking Glass River to traffic. This is the fourth, and largest, bridge repaired this year under the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Rebuilding MI Bridges program.
