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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.

Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electrified, Mobility

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.

Electrified, Mobility

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Ford’s all-electric F-150 and Transit van will hit dealerships mid-2022

All-electirc pickup trucks and transit vans being produced by several automakers.

Electrified, Mobility

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive and Order to Extend Michigan’s Global Leadership in Mobility

Executive Directive creates Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and Chief Mobility Officer role, Executive Order creates Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification.

Connected, Mobility

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Innovative Israeli mobility companies complete successful visit to Michigan

The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's PlanetM program and the Israeli Economic Mission, announces the successful visit of 11 mobility-focused technology start-up companies from Israel to key mobility sites in Southeast Michigan, to learn about business growth opportunities in Michigan in the mobility industry.

Autonomous, Electrified, Mobility

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

How Public and Private Partnerships Power the Future of Mobility

Think about your daily transit routine. Did you drive your vehicle down a public highway? It's likely you passed your state's Department of Transportation maintenance crews fixing the road along the way. Perhaps you took a city bus to get downtown. Maybe you called an Uber to get to the next destination, which wouldn't have been an option without the state making ride-sharing legal.

Connected, Mobility

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Startup seeks to keep emergency vehicles safe on the streets

Fire trucks in Grand Rapids, Mich., are now equipped with devices developed by HAAS Alert that track their locations, which are then wirelessly reported to cloud servers in real time.

Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electrified, Mobility

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

The Dating Game: How Governments and Companies Flirt With Each Other...and the Future of Mobility

Trevor Pawl, SVP-Business Innovation at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, talks about the future of mobility.

Connected, Autonomous, Mobility

Friday, August 30, 2019

Cybersecurity Ecosystems Necessary to Ensure Tech Security

AI comes with security risks that need to be addressed to ensure safety and security.

Autonomous, Mobility

Monday, July 29, 2019

LiDAR specialist Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH establishes a U.S. subsidiary to boost its business in the United States

Ibeo Automotive Systems, a LiDAR sensor specialist from Hamburg, has established a wholly owned subsidiary in the United States: Ibeo Automotive USA Inc. in Detroit. Paula Jones, the former director of the Customer Business Unit of Gentherm Inc., was named president and manages the new company. This step allows Ibeo to cater to the growing demand for LiDAR technology in the U.S. and expand its business segment into one of the most important markets for autonomous driving.