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More fun events from The Battery Show! Last night we attended a networking reception with our friends from across the Detroit River at the Renaissance Center. Pictured from left to right: Maggie Striz Calnin, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Lauren Mattar, and Nick Thomas.

We were delighted to host an international delegation at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab as The Battery Show kicked off in Detroit! Hundreds of attendees will be in Detroit this week for North America’s premier advanced battery event. We are proud to showcase the innovation and excitement that makes Michigan a leader in EV technology!

Many of today's EV charging stations sit alone in a parking lot. Or, you might find them off in the corner of a gas station lot. As more people move to EVs, however, the EV charging station landscape will change. In a new feature looking at what's next for charging station, experts speculate everything from replacing gas stations to creating massive, amenity-rich locales similar to an airport lounge. What do you see the future of EV charging looking like? https://lnkd.in/ehw7rPvv

If you have not yet followed Michigan Clean Cities, be sure to check out all the amazing things happening over there! Some recent highlights: - The Michigan Clean Cities team joined Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II at the opening of the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) at River Crest in Detroit. - They hosted a listening session at Dreamtroit, meeting with residents about their transit concerns. - The 2024 Clean Cities and Communities Training Workshop in St. Paul, MN featured partner programs sharing their experiences promoting clean and alternative fuels, plus we got to see a fully electric fire truck. - And just last week, the team attended the Forth Roadmap Conference where they participated in workgroups to develop strategies for improving clean transportation options.

Congrats to our partners at IonDynamics Energy for their latest feature in Crain's Detroit Business! The article gives a brief history of the business, including some major milestones: - Receiving a $30,000 Michigan Mobility Funding Platform grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation - Joining the Detroit Smart Parking Lab to test its Flashbots EV charging robots - Piloting its technology at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids (announced Tuesday) The DSPL, in particular, has boosted IonDynamics' brand awareness. “We're getting such international visibility now at a site like the Detroit Smart Parking Lab, and it's yielding conversations and opportunities all over the United States and also in Europe as well," said Josh Bitterman, co-founder and vice president of business development. See the full feature on Crain's (subscription required): https://lnkd.in/d-NH2fEd

Did you know that 1 billion people have a physical disability? By excluding them, we lose $1.9 million in GDP. Join our monthly webinar series with ThrivAbility Ecosystem next Thursday at 2 p.m. This month's webinar examines how to reach markets serving billions of people, no matter your niche. Speakers include: Chris Maher from Samaritan Partners Michael Buckley from Be My Eyes Molly Lazarus (Levitt) from Remarkable Susan Pinkwater from ThrivAbility Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/ebHjSA9d

Congratulations Eric McDonald, CEM, LEED AP for presenting at AEE World 2024 in Nashville! His presentation, "Paving the Way for Inductive Road Charging Infrastructure," examined the process of assembling the wireless charging road in Corktown. Thank you to our partners at Electreon and Michigan Department of Transportation for supporting Eric's presentation. He represented NextEnergy and the entire Detroit region as a leader in EV innovation!

Welcome to the team Jolene Castillo! As our new project analyst, Jolene will lead our work with the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform and the Urban Tech Xchange. When it comes to her new role, Jolene says she’s excited to contribute to a community that shares a common goal to make a positive impact and solve real-world problems.

Congrats to our friends at itselectric on the new startup spotlight in DBusiness Magazine! The startup has the distinction of being the first Detroit Smart Parking Lab tenant to go live in the city! They aim to make EV charging stations accessible and affordable for everyone. Check out the full profile: https://lnkd.in/evRBGtmJ