Lithium-ion batteries

America sure loves its electronics! The technologies continue to improve and there can be no question; it has made life more convenient. However, these items contain a number of contaminants and are an environmental hazard. WEMU's David Fair talked with Washtenaw County’s Director of Public Works, Theo Eggermont about increased efforts to recycle used electronics.

Toyota has announced a new, major investment in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

A $2.5 billion federal loan sealed the deal to bring new automotive battery production to the US. We have more from Rick Pluta.

State officials are celebrating a $200-million-dollar investment in incentives that help fund an electric vehicle battery maker in Novi. Colin Jackson has more.

A trio of economic development projects are set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in state incentives. Colin Jackson has more.

The battery industry is attempting to move away from liquid-based lithium-ion batteries to potentially safer and more efficient ceramic ion conductors. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.