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• How Michigan aims to protect its $1 billion bet on EV battery plants

  Crain’s Detroit Business Kurt Nagl, David Eggert, Rachel Watson Oct. 7, 2022 Michigan officials are hailing plans for a pair of EV battery factories and combined $4 billion investment as a major economic victory, but they are also hedging their …

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• Gov. Whitmer Has Announced 30,000+ Auto Jobs Since Taking Office

  View Glenn Stevens Jr.’s statement on this momentous industry milestone.

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• Let it Rip with Roop Raj: Michigan Auto Jobs and the Electric Vehicle Agenda

  Let it Rip – WJBK-TV Roop Raj Sept. 15, 2022 In part 1, the Detroit Auto Show-themed program looks at investments by the state to encourage Big 3 jobs. In part 2, is the push for electric vehicles being forced …

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• Glenn Stevens Jr. Joins Paul W. Smith to Preview Auto Show

  Glenn Stevens Jr. spoke with Paul W. Smith of WJR 760 AM on Wednesday, Sept. 14, ahead of the return of the North American International Auto. Listen to the full interview here.

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• Commentary: The auto show of old is dead — and that’s OK

  Crain’s Detroit Business Dustin Walsh Sept. 15, 2022 The auto show is dead. We all know this year’s Detroit North American International Auto Show is different. That was the plan all along, before the global COVID-19 pandemic upended public events. …

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• The State Unveils Future Mobility Plan to Ensure Michigan Remains Global Leader in Future Mobility

  The state’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification today released its MI Future Mobility Plan. View the full announcement and thoughts from MICHauto.

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• Howes: After three-year reboot, Detroit auto show hits inflection point

  The Detroit News Daniel Howes Sept. 13, 2022 The Detroit auto show is back. Or is it? After a three-year hiatus and a radical makeover driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and an exodus of global automakers, the North American International Auto …

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• Michigan Matters: Detroit Auto Show Zooms Into Motor City

  Michigan Matters Carol Cain Sept. 9, 2022 Finally, after a three year hiatus, the Detroit Auto Show is back with many new features which Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talked about during taping of CBS …

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• Toyota touts Michigan’s contribution to research and development

  Toyota Motor Co. may not be the first company that comes to mind when it comes to Michigan automakers, but the Japanese carmaker says the state is playing a key role in the research and development of new products and technologies.

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• Michiganders Hail Enactment of Inflation Reduction Act, Applaud Senator Peters’ Leadership

  DETROIT, MI – Officials and leaders representing key organizations and stakeholders across Michigan are hailing benefits of the historic Inflation Reduction Act and applauding U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) for helping pass this much-needed legislation, which President Biden signed into law today. This landmark law will lower costs for …

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