October 15, 2014
Alisa Priddle

Ford and NextEnergy today issued a challenge for suppliers to come up with advanced automotive lighting products.

Bigger than the $40,000 in contest money to be won is the opportunity for suppliers to get on Ford's radar screen and maybe score future contracts. Ford wants to establish itself as a leader in automotive lighting and NextEnergy, which is a Detroit-based accelerator of advanced energy technologies, wants to establish the region as a center of expertise and innovation in this field. The program is also supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. which wants to identify qualified Michigan suppliers.

Source
Detroit Free Press