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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Michigan awards $1.7 million in grants to expand electric vehicle charging network across the state

Drivers of electric vehicles will have more locations to recharge their vehicle’s batteries as they travel across Michigan because of $1.7 million in grants awarded by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Autonomous

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Yandex expands its self-driving testing to Ann Arbor, Michigan

Michigan has become the third urban testing ground for Yandex, providing progressive support and allowing more autonomy.

Electrified

Friday, July 31, 2020

Four electric vehicle fast-charging stations now operating under utility rebate program

Four electric vehicle fast-charging stations are now operating along major highway corridors in the Lower Peninsula as part of the state’s and major utilities’ efforts to build supportive infrastructure allowing for EV growth.

Monday, July 27, 2020

Michigan’s chief mobility officer on the state of mobility

Trevor Pawl, chief mobility officer for the State of Michigan, sat down with Automotive News mobility reporters, Pete Bigelow and Alexa St. John, for AN’s mobility-focused podcast, Shift.

Autonomous

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Upper Peninsula to become spaceport launch and autonomous vehicle testing site

The Michigan Launch Initiative, an effort led by the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA), is moving forward with a vertical launch site and autonomous vehicle proving grounds to be located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Connected, Autonomous

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Shaping and Protecting the Future of Mobility

Michigan is not only the hotbed of mobility advancements—it is driving cybersecurity forward, too

Autonomous

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Michigan, Tops For Robots At Last Count, Hopes To Keep Rising With PlanetM

Detroit has long been known as the Motor City. Maybe “Michigan: the Robot State” will catch on?

Friday, July 10, 2020

University of Michigan advanced transportation hub awards over $700,000 to high-tech mobility projects

Eight mobility progjects from Michigan Universities receive funding through MTRAC Innovation Hub for Advanced Transportation.

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Corktown mobility studios created by tie-up of Ford, Brooklyn tech center

A partnership between Ford Motor Co. and Brooklyn-based tech center Newlab will bring two studios focused on mobility to the Michigan Central campus in Corktown.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Mobility Innovation in the Face of COVID-19

In response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) acted swiftly to expand existing initiatives and develop new relief programs to help small businesses, communities and entrepreneurs weather the immediate crisis, while continuing to look toward the economic recovery efforts that will enable long-term prosperity for all.