Future Mobility

MICHIGAN: THE MOBILITY STATE

For more than 100 years Michigan has been developing, testing and deploying technologies the future depends on. With next-generation mobility and electrification solutions, Michigan is the state that boldly drives the world forward.

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Mobility is in Michigan’s DNA. Our proven track record of success in next-generation automotive technology and EV battery manufacturing makes our state a top choice for high-growth startups and innovative companies. Here, businesses can quickly scale from ideation all the way through production and distribution thanks to our complete mobility ecosystem and talent support, which includes the nation’s #1 engineering workforce. Our statewide mobility strategy ensures Michigan will always be the global leader in the future of transportation for years to come.

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The Power of Michigan Innovation

There is a DNA in Michigan that is very unique when it comes to innovation. This has helped to foster employees throughout the state that are looking for a mission to transform mobility —thus creating a great source of talent for future mobility companies.

AN ELECTRIC FUTURE. BUILT IN MICHIGAN.

Michigan is where mobility tech and innovation happen. Our close proximity to suppliers, world-class talent and other like-minded businesses are essential to the future of EV and battery manufacturing.

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TOP 3

State to lead electric vehicle battery manufacturing by 2030.

BATTERY BELT

One-third of all U.S. EV batteries are made in Michigan.

SUPPLIER ACCESS

96 of the top 100 automotive suppliers are in Michigan.

LEADER IN R&D

Michigan leads the U.S. in mobility-related patents.

THE TOTAL MOBILITY PACKAGE.

Michigan’s infrastructure provides everything businesses need to innovate, develop, and deploy next-generation mobility solutions, including a business friendly climate, the world’s most diverse collection of autonomous vehicle testing environments, and a state office dedicated to advancing our mobility ecosystem.

1st

Michigan has the greatest concentration of OEMs in the U.S.; 26 have headquarters or technology centers in the state.

500+

miles of roadway equipped for connected vehicle testing and MI is leading a new 40 mile CAV connected corridor project.

19%

Michigan is home to nearly 19% of U.S. auto production, more than any other state in the nation.

900+

There are more than 900 auto manufacturing facilities in Michigan, more than any other state.

The Detroit area is becoming a center of competence for user experience technology and many of the suppliers that exist in Silicon Valley now have representation in Michigan. We're supporting all 14 of Stellantis' brands with hires from Apple, Disney and Microsoft.

Vince Gallante

VP of global user experience design at Stellantis

Michigan is Home to World-Class Testing Facilities for Mobility Technologies

American Center for Mobility (Ypsilanti)

ACM serves as a national center for connected and automated vehicle research, testing, product development, validation, and certification.

Mcity (Ann Arbor)

This 32-acre advanced mobility R&D center at the University of Michigan is used to test connected and autonomous technology and simulates the range of complexities that vehicles encounter in urban and suburban environments.

GM Mobility Research Center (Flint)

The Kettering University GM Mobility Research Center is a vehicle and mobility system development proving ground and outdoor research facility in Flint, Michigan.

MICHIGAN'S OFFICE OF FUTURE MOBILITY & ELECTRIFICATION

The Office of Future Mobility and Electrification supports a comprehensive statewide approach to help your businesses succeed in our leading mobility and electrification industry including making industry connections, grant funding and more.

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WORLD CLASS TALENT. BUILT IN MICHIGAN.

With the #1 engineering workforce in the nation, plus a robust network of skilled-trade professionals, Michigan's talent brings a tenacious Midwestern work ethic to every job. Further, MEDC’s Talent Action Team is designed to anticipate and fill any gaps in the pipeline to ensure your business always has access to top-tier talent.

MAKING AN IMPACT.

MEDC and OFME make doing business in Michigan easy with concierge services that provide personalized assistance for the start-up and scale-up of emerging technologies. Plus, mobility programs, partnerships and grants to help Michigan-based businesses reach their full potential.

Recent Mobility News and Announcements

Michigan #1 for Automotive Industry, EV Investment, Top 10 for Tech Talent Pipeline

Michigan is the top state in the country for Automotive Manufacturing and Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry Investment, according to Business Facilities’ 19th Annual Rankings Report. Michigan also ranked in the top 10 for other categories such as FDI Investment, Customized Workforce Training and Life Sciences.

THIS JUST IN: Michigan the ‘Next Silicon Valley’ for Automotive Technology

Michigan is poised to remain a leader in transportation technology thanks to its legacy of long-standing relationships with key U.S. automakers, according to a new article from Newsweek.

Michigan Set to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Battery Manufacturing by 2030

In a new report from CNBC, Michigan is named one of three states poised to “dominate” electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing in the United States by 2030. Michigan, Georgia and Kentucky will be able to manufacture between 97 and 136 gigawatt hours’ worth of EV batteries per year by 2030, thanks to plans currently in place.

Gov. Whitmer Announces 2,000 New Jobs, Investment of $1.6 billion as Michigan-Based Our Next Energy Builds Battery Manufacturing Campus in Wayne County

Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund support for a transformational investment by Our Next Energy, a home-grown Michigan company that has chosen to build its first-ever battery manufacturing campus in Van Buren Township in Wayne County. The facility will be one of the few wholly US-owned manufacturers of both LFP and anode-free cells.

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Battery Component Manufacturing Facility in Big Rapids, Creating 2,350 Jobs and an Investment of More than $2.3 billion

Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) support for a transformational investment by the global battery company Gotion, which has chosen to build its battery component manufacturing facility in Big Rapids.

Gov. Whitmer Unveils Future Mobility Plan to Ensure Michigan Remains Global Leader in Future Mobility

At the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new statewide strategy to ensure Michigan remains the global leader in the future of mobility. The MI Future Mobility Plan maps out a comprehensive strategy that addresses future mobility challenges by growing the mobility workforce, providing more accessible transportation infrastructure, and developing innovative mobility policies.

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