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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

EGLE awards second round of EV charger grants

Nine more locations in Michigan will soon offer electric vehicle fast charging stations under a second round of grants that total $448,204 awarded today by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Autonomous, Shared, Electrified, Mobility

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Moovit Powers the Smartest Way to Get Around Detroit’s Suburbs via New On-Demand Partnership with SMART

The fluctuating demand for public transportation due to COVID-19 has brought on-demand microtransit solutions to the forefront, helping solve the mobility conundrum of providing either too much service or not enough.

Connected, Shared, Mobility

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Ford unveils plans for mobility innovation district around Michigan Central Station

Along with a first-of-its-kind mobility testing platform and new open spaces, the site plan prioritises the needs of the community with sustainable amenities and recommends abundant green space and biking trails.

Connected, Mobility

Monday, November 16, 2020

Midwest Rising: Accelerating the New Tech Migration

From Detroit to Houghton and Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids, Michigan's startup ecosystem spans the entire state and covers a variety of industries.

Mobility

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Industry Diversity Needed Now

The automotive industry finds itself at a defining moment with regard to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Connected, Electrified, Mobility

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Governor Whitmer Statement on Ford’s $850 Million Investment in Rouge Factory and Van Dyke Plant, Creating and Retaining 725 Michigan Jobs

Ford announces investment in e-motors and e-transaxles for new electric vehicles

Connected, Mobility

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Ann Arbor SPARK to host ‘Tech Homecoming’ virtual job fair

Professionals connect with talent in Ann Arbor's tech ecosystem

Connected, Mobility

Friday, October 23, 2020

Playback: PlanetM Virtual Mobility Meetup with Derek Heinlo of Spin

Watch the most recent PlanetM Virtual Mobility Meetup hosted by Devon O'Reilly of the Detroit Regional Chamber.

Connected, Mobility

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Ten Strategies to Build Resilience in the Mobility Ecosystem

This past September, Ann Arbor SPARK hosted its third annual Ann Arbor Mobility Summit as part of a2tech360 — a week-long celebration of the Ann Arbor region’s dynamic, growing, and innovating tech ecosystem.

Connected, Mobility

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Dearborn-based Safety-first Rideshare Service Launches

A new Dearborn-based rideshare service with safety in mind has launched in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties.