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Amazon Officially Launches New Robotics Fulfillment Center in Detroit
Amazon celebrated the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, state and local elected officials, and community partners in Detroit, Michigan. The new 823,000-square-foot facility expands Amazon’s operations and transportation network in the state, supporting the 10 fulfillment and sortation centers and 13 delivery stations servicing Michigan. Inside of the Detroit fulfillment center,…
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Ford Donates $250K to Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program to Accelerate STEM Careers for Underserved Students
Too often, underrepresented students simply don’t receive the resources, guidance and level of support needed to aide their pursuit of a successful STEM career. Working in concert with the educational 501(c)3 Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP), Ford is making a concerted effort to eliminate those barriers. Ford is donating $250,000 to the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program to create…
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Detroit Zoo to meet 100% renewable energy goal
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) took a major step forward on its “Green Journey” today, announcing that the Detroit Zoo will be powered by 100% Michigan-made renewable energy through DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program. The move will offset 7,425 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 8,740 acres of U.S. forests in one…
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FCA to Expand Production Capacity in Michigan to Grow Core Brands, Electrify Jeep® Vehicles
$4.5 Billion to Build New Assembly Plant in Detroit and Add Production at Five Existing Michigan Facilities, Creating Nearly 6,500 Jobs FCA total committed investments in the U.S. grow to nearly $14.5 billion since 2009, with nearly 30,000 jobs created to date Investment would be next step in Company’s U.S. industrialization plan, announced in 2016 to expand Jeep® and Ram brands…
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Ford and Volkswagen Alliance Aims for a Win-Win in Commercial Vans and Medium Pickup Trucks Arena
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The recently announced partnership between Ford and Volkswagen in the commercial vans and medium pickup trucks arena served to highlight the strong global demand that both companies foresee in these two segments. The partnership was made public on the sidelines of the just concluded North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2019, in Detroit. It marks…
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A Brief History of the Stop Sign
We are a world of signs. They tell us what direction to go whether we’re walking or driving. They provide instructions on operational procedures. And, they even tell us to have a nice day. The most important thing a sign does is keep you safe. Be it traffic direction signs like One-Way or Detour, these signs are placed where they…
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Transformational Move Announced for the North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced that starting in 2020 the show would make a transformational move to June and will start the week of June 8th. The ability for participating brands to deliver dynamic exhibits and experiential opportunities outside of the show’s four walls for attending journalists, industry members and consumers, will provide new avenues…
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2018 Chrysler Pacifica Wins Cars.com ‘Family Car of the Year’ Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Cars.com editors named the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica the “Family Car of the Year” at their annual 2018 Best of Awards show hosted in Detroit during the North American International Auto Show. According to Cars.com editors, “Chrysler has a history of stuffing its minivans with innovations, and the Pacifica is no exception. It’s an achievement in practicality, from the improved Stow ‘n Go…
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Hyundai Motor America To Donate 1,000 Winter Coats For Youth In Detroit During 2018 North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America will continue its commitment to helping serve the needs of the greater Detroit community through its annual Hyundai Coats for Kids program. This event occurs during the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In its eighth consecutive year, Hyundai will donate 1,000 new winter coats to underserved youth in Detroit. This year, the coats will be distributed…
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