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 Joins Secretary Buttigieg, Detroit Mayor Duggan, and Canadian Minister of Transport to Announce First U.S.-Canada Electric Vehicle Corridor

Governor Whitmer joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra, and Mayor Mike Duggan in Detroit to announce the first Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor between the U.S. and Canada. The new electric vehicle corridor will stretch from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Quebec City, Quebec, tapping into the 75,000+ miles of Alternative Fuel Corridors in the United States.

High-Tech EV Center Attracting High-Skilled Jobs, Future Mobility Investment

The University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center will focus on accelerating research and development, building a highly skilled workforce, and establishing facilities on U-M’s campus to boost research and education. The Center will invest $50 million to support research and development of new, innovative mobility technologies through public and private partnership. Another $20 million will go toward boosting educational offerings to engage more students and improve workforce talent. To achieve that goal, the Center will participate in efforts such as the state’s EV Jobs Academy.

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. Read More...

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.

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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