Year: 2024

NEH Awards $500,000 Challenge Grant to Preserve a Detroit Icon

Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum
A 1909 Model T parked in front of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum in Detroit, MI.

DETROIT, March 6, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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The birthplace of the Model T and one of the oldest surviving automotive factories in the world, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan, has turned 120 years old. Henry Ford constructed this long, narrow, wood and brick building to provide maximum light and air for his workers between 1904 and 1910. It is where Ford developed the car that put the world on wheels.  

As the factory celebrates its birthday milestone, on the heels of the 115^th anniversary of the 1908 Model T, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded the museum a $500,000 Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grant. This federal grant will match one dollar for every three dollars raised by the museum in support of crucial infrastructure projects and increased accessibility for the many thousands of visitors who tour the historic structure each year. 

Today, Piquette is a U. S. National Historic Landmark and nonprofit museum open year-round to the public. Through photographs, film, exhibits, original artifacts, and more than 65 rare vehicles, the museum brings to life the industrial, cultural, and social history of the City of Detroit just after the turn of the century. Saved by community volunteers in 2000, the building is miraculously preserved, offering an unparalleled place to explore early automotive history. It is an iconic tourist attraction in the place known worldwide as The Motor City. 

Despite significant repairs to the building over prior decades, however, the site is endangered, and volunteers are racing to install modern infrastructure that will protect it, and its rare vehicle collections, for generations to come.   

“Support from the NEH underscores the national significance of the Piquette Plant in American industrial history,” said Jill Woodward, President & Chief Operating Officer of the museum. “This is where Detroit’s origin story as The Motor City begins, right here in our Milwaukee Junction neighborhood, where Ford, Dodge, Cadillac, Detroit Electric and dozens of other automakers and auto suppliers were all operating. We hope community appreciation for our national automotive heritage will help us raise the funds needed to match the NEH challenge.”

The museum is currently tackling an estimated $10 million in capital needs including addressing cloth-covered wiring dating back to 1926, an inoperable fire-suppression system, a 98-year-old elevator, 120-year-old plumbing, and no heating or cooling throughout most of the museum. 

“Our greatest artifact is the building itself,” says Woodward. “Visitors from all over the world are amazed to experience the history of this place with its original patina intact.” The museum has engaged Detroit-based architectural firm Albert Kahn Associates to design the enhancements to the building. This partnership is fitting since the legendary late architect and founder of the firm, Albert Kahn, collaborated with Henry Ford to revolutionize the field of industrial architecture. 

The first affordable, mass-produced car for everyday people, the Model T sparked a worldwide transformation in manufacturing, transportation, and urban planning, as well as social and cultural trends such as The Great Migration and the population shift from farms to cities. By the early 1920s, every other car on the plant was a Model T. This car was in continuous production for nearly 19 years and more than 15 million were made. Visitors to the Piquette Plant today can stand in Mr. Ford’s secret Experimental Room, in the exact spot where the first Model T was conceived and built. 

Matching donations to support the “Preserving the Legend” fund at the  Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum can be made online at www.fordpiquetteplant.org. For more information, contact [email protected] or call (313) 872-8759. 

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Jill Woodward

President & COO

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Pioneering the Future of Fast-Charging All-Solid-State Batteries

Ampcera’s All-Solid-State Battery Technology Achieves Fast 80% Charge in Less Than 15 Minutes
Charging profile (left) and capacity retention (right) of Ampcera?s ASSB pouch cells under repeated fast charging

TUCSON, Ariz., February 15, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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Ampcera Inc., a pioneer in solid-state electrolyte manufacturing and next-generation solid-state battery development, announces that its all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology has achieved a fast-charging milestone of 0 to 80% state of charge (SOC) in under 15 minutes at a peak C-rate of 4C. This advancement demonstrates the fast-charging potential of ASSB – a key requirement for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

Ampcera’s ASSB technology, which comprises IP-protected sulfide solid-state electrolyte materials, is engineered for extreme fast charging. A high-capacity NMC cathode and a silicon-based anode are used to achieve a high energy density goal of 400 Wh/kg. The ASSB is devoid of any liquid or semi-solid electrolyte ensuring the highest levels of battery safety, which is particularly crucial during rapid charging cycles. Lab-scale pouch cells exhibited less than 5% capacity decay after 300 cycles of repeated fast charging (4C peak C-rate) demonstrating the potential for a long cycle life of greater than 1000 cycles in commercial cells once fully developed.

“Ampcera’s high-performance solid-state electrolyte materials have propelled ASSB technology beyond the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s ambitious fast-charging benchmark of achieving an 80% charge in under 15 minutes,” said Sumin Zhu, Co-Founder and CEO of Ampcera Inc. “Our primary objective is to introduce a commercially viable fast-charging ASSB technology that addresses consumer charge anxiety caused by extended wait times at charging stations.”

The mounting concern regarding prolonged wait times at public charging stations, particularly in urban areas with limited at-home charging options, has significantly heightened charge anxiety among current and potential EV owners hindering widespread adoption. Ampcera is committed to tackling this critical challenge by advancing plans to develop and commercialize its fast-charging ASSB technology through strategic partnerships with industry leaders.

Last year, Ampcera was awarded a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) as part of the EVs4ALL program. This grant underscores Ampcera’s commitment to advancing the development and commercialization of all-climate, fast-charging ASSB technology in collaboration with key industry partners, including a major U.S. automaker. It’s noteworthy that achieving an 80% charge in 15 minutes or less is considered an extreme fast-charging goal for lithium batteries, as outlined by both the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC) and the U.S. DOE.

About Ampcera Inc.

Ampcera is a U.S.-based innovator and global leader in the development and commercialization of solid-state electrolyte materials and scalable manufacturing processes for next-generation solid-state batteries. With over 25 U.S. and international patents and patent applications safeguarding our core technologies, we continue to lead the charge toward a sustainable energy future. Discover more about Ampcera’s groundbreaking innovations at www.ampcera.com.

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Co-founder and CEO

[email protected]

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Collen Cash
New President of Sotheby’s Motorsport and Chief Digital Officer of duPont REGISTRY Group

MIAMI, February 8, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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duPont REGISTRY Group, the trailblazer in the luxury and exotic automotive ecosystem, and RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house by total sales, announce the appointment of Colleen Cash as President of Sotheby’s Motorsport and Chief Digital Officer of duPont REGISTRY Group, a dual position that will allow her to build a cohesive experience for both platforms. This marks a significant milestone in duPont REGISTRY Group’s commitment to elevating the luxury automotive marketplace.

Colleen Cash will play a pivotal role in knitting together a cohesive experience across all ecosystems within Sotheby’s Motorsport and duPont REGISTRY Group.

“Colleen will be a tremendous asset to our team,” said Antoine Tessier, CEO of duPont REGISTRY Group. “Her unique insight into the consumer and luxury markets will be vital as we transform our ecosystem through new product development and digital expansion and truly deliver on being the one-stop shop for the ultimate luxury car experience.”

With over a decade of expertise, Colleen Cash stands as a seasoned senior executive. Her specialized focus lies in optimizing secondary markets and online marketplace models, with knowledge spanning the realms of fine art, collectibles, and luxury goods.

“I am honored to accept these tremendous positions and embark on this exciting journey to redefine the luxury automotive marketplace,” says Cash. “My vision is to enhance the digital experience, weaving together the best of all we are delivering, while connecting clients to the story behind each luxury vehicle.”

As the former Senior Vice President of Marketplace at Artnet, Colleen orchestrated a comprehensive overhaul of the Auctions and Galleries divisions. Under her leadership, the team achieved unparalleled milestones, setting new records in revenue, profitability, and audience expansion. 

“Her extensive background in sales and revenue, coupled with a keen understanding of the audience lens, positions Colleen to shape the digital storefront experience of our group,” adds Bryon Madsen, President of RM Sotheby’s. 

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duPont REGISTRY Group is the epitome of the high-end automotive lifestyle, bringing together culture, community, and commerce. duPont REGISTRY Group is a vibrant community of automotive enthusiasts. Its portfolio includes duPont REGISTRY, Sotheby’s Motorsport, Canossa Events, Cavallino, and FerrariChat.

RM Sotheby’s is the world’s leading collector car auction house. RM’s vertically integrated range of services, from auctions and private sales to estate planning and financial services, provides an unsurpassed level of service to the global collector car market. RM Sotheby’s is currently responsible for the most valuable motor car ever sold at auction.

Sotheby’s Motorsport, a distinguished division of the renowned Sotheby’s brand, is a premier destination for automotive enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to the passion and artistry of automotive design, Sotheby’s Motorsport offers a unique platform for buyers and sellers to engage in the world of high-performance and classic automobiles. 

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CEO

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