Why Michigan Mobility?

Michigan is the Leader in Transportation Mobility & Electrification

Michigan is the undisputed global capital of mobility and the preeminent place for automakers and auto suppliers, along with entrepreneurs and innovators leading the way in the mobility and electrification revolution.

of the top 100 automotive suppliers to North America have a presence in Michigan and 71 are headquartered here.

1,500

total workers are employed at various Michigan battery manufacturing and OEM locations, the 6th highest in the nation.

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Michigan ranks first in the nation for mobility-related patents.

Recent Mobility News and Announcements

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.

State of Michigan announces Mobility Wallet Challenge to improve access to transportation services statewide

MDOT and OFME are launching the Michigan Mobility Wallet Challenge to explore a Mobility Wallet Pilot Program, which aims to increase the interoperability of transit services and create greater access to personal mobility for Michigan residents. Two information sessions will be offered for interested applicants, vendors, mobility partners and more.

Ford Mobilizes Michigan’s EV Future

On the heels of securing its third EV/battery-related investment of more than $1 billion in 2022, Michigan is once again demonstrating its laser focus on maintaining a spirit of collaboration to keep growing our economy, creating jobs, and advancing the future of mobility and electrification.

New Michigan Central Innovation District Puts the State at the Forefront of an Inclusive EV Mobility Future

As part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ford, the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit, the state plans to align more than $126 million in new and existing investments, programming, and resources to support the goals of the new Michigan Central Innovation District. This pledge involves the cross-departmental collaboration between the OFME, MEDC and other state departments.

General Motors’ Historic $7 Billion Investment Forges Michigan’s Future as Leader in Electrification

The investment is expected to create 4,000 job and retain an additional 1,000 jobs, securing Michigan at the forefront of the future of EV and mobility.

Governor Whitmer Announces Initiative for Nation-Leading Wireless EV Charging Infrastructure in Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new initiative to develop the nation’s first wireless charging infrastructure on a public road in the U.S. right here in Michigan. The development of a wireless dynamic charging roadway in Michigan is a step forward in addressing range anxiety and will accelerate the transition to all-electric transit fleets in Michigan, and beyond. Read More...

Michigan is home to world-class testing facilities for mobility technologies

American Center for Mobility

ACM serves as a national center for connected and automated vehicle (CAV) research, testing, product development, validation, and certification. At more than 500 acres, ACM is used by government, industry, and academia to create and set industry standards.

Mcity

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

GM Mobility Research Center

The Kettering University GM Mobility Research Center is a vehicle and mobility systems development proving ground and outdoor research facility in Flint, Michigan. The unique facility puts Kettering and Flint at the forefront of autonomous vehicle research/development, safety and technology.

one-of-a-kind smart infrastructure

The largest deployment of freeway and surface street Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) technology in the United States can be found in Michigan. This includes the construction of 120 miles of a technology-enabled “smart corridors” that will span I-96, I-696, I-94, and US-23. Smart corridors use cameras, sensors and the power of big data to help drivers stay safer, avoid construction, and spend less time in traffic.

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Michigan has the first connected vehicle technology freeway work zone in the nation.

500+

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

115+

roadside units for connected vehicles throughout the state.

58%

of Michigan automotive suppliers conduct automated vehicle testing in the state.

Michigan's talent pool is leading the mobility industry

Michigan is ranked No. 1 nationally in concentration of industrial and mechanical engineers, as well as R&D professionals at 3.5 times the national average. The state is also leading the nation in its approach to skilled-trades labor, with a workforce of more than 250,000. Schools and universities in Michigan have specialized programs that focus on automotive technology and design, infrastructure, and other emerging mobility technologies.

Kettering University

Michigan State University

Michigan Technological University

University of Michigan

Washtenaw Community College

Wayne State University

Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification

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