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Michigan brings its smart cities together for state-wide change

To be part of the future–whether it’s autonomous cars and shared mobility or advanced healthcare and sustainable communities — it takes intelligent infrastructure and support. Like what’s being created in Michigan.

Tackling the Impact of Mobility on Communities

If Detroit is known for one thing it is that it is a city that knows how to move. It lives, breathes, grows, knows and designs movement.

Native Michigan Tech Is Making Driving Smarter – And Safer

Several years ago, Brennan Hamilton’s elderly neighbor’s “check engine” light came on. Concerned about driving with the warning light glowing, she planned to have her car towed to a dealership – 180 miles away.

A Brief Perspective on Vehicle Electrification

Since the automobile was invented, the dream of full electrification has existed. Now, as electric vehicle technology continues to evolve, that dream is becoming a reality.

How mobility and consumer technology intersect at the Consumer Electronics Show

Over the past few years, the automotive industry has grown from having a token presence at the Consumer Electronics Show to being integrated across a number of platforms.

From 'Motor City' to 'Mobility City'

When it comes to technological innovation surrounding mobility, all roads lead to Michigan.

Science Fiction Is Becoming a Reality Because Of Robotic Car Researchers

Imagine you’re in your car and you suddenly feel terribly ill. Your blood pressure spikes and your heart is racing. Before you decide what to do, your vehicle has already changed course. It’s driving you to the emergency room.

What the heck is an MOU, anyway?

Government is full of great initialisms and acronyms. One of our favorites is the MoU, also known as a “Memorandum of Understanding.” Susan Proctor from our automotive office sat down with delegates from the UK, who we recently signed an MOU with.

Michigan Driverless Auto Tech's Cross-Border Breakthroughs

In August '17, two cars took a remarkable journey from SE Michigan into Canada, over the Blue Water Bridge back into Michigan, and across the state, and for more than 90 percent of the six-hour drive, the cars drove with no human intervention.

Advice from the experts: Techstars Mobility

Mobility startups offer advice from downtown Detroit