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Michigan has one of the highest bottle deposit costs, but since the pandemic, the rate of return has fallen.

Returnable bottles, vape pens and food waste: what Michiganders throw away

Elinor Epperson

Michigan residents threw away millions of vape pens, $130 million in bottle deposits and literal tons of food waste in 2023. That’s according to a report by the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum.

Michigan company rolls out its 'next generation' lithium battery

Steve Carmody

A Michigan lithium battery maker is rolling out its next generation battery.XALT Energy has suffered setbacks in recent years, including lost business…

Self-driving technologies like Tesla's Autopilot mode are limited by the sensors they use to detect obstacles on the road.

LG Chem exec welcomes Tesla's giant battery factory

Tracy Samilton

Updated: 10:23 am 6-17-15Tesla's foray into advanced battery manufacturing in the U.S. is apparently no threat to advanced battery manufacturer LG Chem of…

Economy

LG Chem finally begins production of lithium-ion batteries in Holland

Lindsey Smith

A lithium-ion battery maker says it’s finally begun production at its plant in West Michigan.President Obama’s stimulus package invested some $2 billion…

Economy

What’s up with the future of advanced batteries?

Lindsey Smith

Boeing hopes to have a permanent fix for its new Dreamliner jet by the end of the month. All Dreamliners have been grounded since January after reports of…