The U.S. Army has announced a renewed commitment to the University of Michigan’s Automotive Research Center, pledging up to $100 million over the next five years. The center, established in 1994, aims to support the U.S. defense industry in developing innovative technologies.

The funding signifies the Army’s continued support for the advancement of automotive research and development. This commitment is expected to further enhance the center’s efforts in driving technological innovation within the automotive sector.

Kurt Nagl, a reporter covering manufacturing and the automotive industry’s transition to electrification, will provide in-depth coverage of this development and its potential impact on the state’s business landscape.

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