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On Friday, first responders from across Metro Detroit got some special training that will pay dividends in the future.

The University of Michigan has received $130 million from the state of Michigan to launch an electric vehicle center.

A new scholarship program is encouraging Michigan students to enter the electric vehicle and mobility sector.

Electric vehicles took two of three categories for the first time in this year’s North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards.

Mercedes-Benz will build its own worldwide electric vehicle charging network starting in North America in a bid to compete with EV sales leader Tesla.

A Utah-based electric vehicle manufacturer is moving its headquarters to Oakland County, creating an estimated 300 new jobs.

A global high-tech company has chosen a Michigan city as the site for its new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, and is investing billions of dollars into the project.

Walking into the North American International Auto Show for the first time since January 2019, you can’t help but notice that the auto industry has come a long way since the last auto show in Detroit.

After touring a variety of vehicles at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, President Joe Biden is set to deliver live remarks on electric vehicle manufacturing while in the Motor City.

DTE test driving event will take place at Pioneer High School.

The University of Michigan Solar Car Team is about to embark on its longest race yet.

Cadillac is making the switch and has announced the brand’s first electric vehicle - The Lyriq.

Around 30 electric vehicle charging stations are going to be installed at some state parks in Michigan.

The city is partnering with the DDA to expand its EV charging network downtown.

Automaker Stellantis says it will invest $3.6 billion Canadian dollars, about $2.8 billion, to upgrade two Canadian assembly plants and expand a research center as it accelerates its long-term electrification strategy.

The city of Sterling Heights has announced the city will be prepping for a study for electric vehicle roadways and charging station accessibility.

This past week, the Whitmer Administration announced that the National Parks Service and Michigan are partnering to promote accessibility to national parks.

Ford Motor Company announced on Wednesday (March 2) that it is changing the way it does business and electric vehicles will lead the way.

Actor Mike Myers assumes his role as the iconic “Austin Powers” villain Dr. Evil in General Motors’ Super Bowl advertisement for electric vehicles.

This week on Flashpoint, we’re talking with automotive experts about the future of electrification.

General Motors is making the largest investment in company history in its home state of Michigan, announcing plans to spend nearly $7 billion to convert a factory to make electric pickup trucks and to build a new battery cell plant.

General Motors is poised to announce next week major electric vehicle investments in Michigan.

Ford says it will nearly double the annual production of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck based on a high number of advance reservations.

As we turn the corner to the new year, we’re looking ahead with Sheryl Connelly, chief futurist at Ford Motor Company.

General Motors and a joint-venture partner plan to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Lansing, Michigan, their third such factory in the U.S. The companies' plans were revealed in documents posted on the city’s website Friday.

General Motors and a joint-venture partner plan to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Lansing, Michigan, their third such factory in the U.S. The companies' plans were revealed in documents posted on the city’s website Friday.

Local 4 meteorologist Paul Gross is sharing his experience with a home fire, and important advice for all.

Steve Levine, editor of The Electric, joined Devin Scillian on this episode of Flashpoint to discuss the nation’s push for electrification, and why we aren’t ready for it.

The President is set to speak at GM’s Factory ZERO, an all-electric assembly plant in Detroit and Hamtramck.

General Motors is hosting its 2021 Investor Day pitching Wall Street on its plans to double revenue to $280 billion by 2030 and showcasing its plans for electric vehicles and new technology.

Ford and a partner company say they plan to build three major electric-vehicle battery factories and an auto assembly plant by 2025.

General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.

Ford Motor Company is planting its new battery research and development center in the Metro Detroit city of Romulus, officials announced Tuesday.

General Motors is building two electric SUVs for Honda to sell in North America in 2024, but the Japanese automaker plans to manufacture them on its own after that.

Ford Motor Co. is boosting its spending on electric vehicle production by $30 billion as it aims to have 40% of its fleet all-electric by 2030.

A new electric version of Ford’s immensely popular F-150 pickup truck might just be the catalyst that hastens America’s transition from gasoline to battery powered vehicles.

President Joe Biden is set to visit Ford Motor Company’s Rouge Center in Dearborn on Tuesday -- but not all Michiganders are welcoming him to the state with open arms.

President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on Tuesday, May 18 in Dearborn.

General Motors says an electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck will get an estimated 400 miles of range per charge.

General Motors says an electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck will get an estimated 400 miles of range per charge.

Tesla delivered nearly 185,000 electric vehicles in the first quarter despite a shortage of computer chips that has hit the global auto industry.

Magna International is breaking ground on a $70 million manufacturing facility in St. Clair, Mich. where it plans to build complex battery enclosures for the all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV. This investment is expected to create 304 jobs in St. Clair over the next five years. AdIn St. Clair, Magna said it plans to construct a 345,000-square-foot facility with the ability to support an expansion of up to 1,000,000 square feet. AdMeanwhile, it was announced earlier this year that the Hummer EV would be built under the GMC brand name at GM’s “Factory Zero” facility at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. That was announced right after GM said it would invest more than $2 billion in Detroit to manufacture electric vehicles.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford says it will add 300 jobs at a new factory that’s being built to assemble batteries and manufacture an electric version of the F-150 pickup truck. The new plant -- called the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center -- is being built at the Ford Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan, where Ford is starting to produce a new version of the F-150 that’s due in showrooms this November. This short video shows an animation of the center construction:“We are proud today to announce for our Ford UAW members and our nation that Ford is building this new plant to assemble the truck of the future -- a battery electric Ford F-150," reads a statement from United Auto Workers (UAW) Ford Vice President Gerald Kariem. Ford says the new electric truck will go on sale in mid-2022. Here’s some bonus video from Ford showing the all-electric F-150 prototype testing: