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News, stories, and events that showcase how OFME is working to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem by enriching lives, creating equitable opportunities, and connecting Michiganders to a brighter future.

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Blueflite

Blueflite is a cargo drone OEM headquartered in Brighton, Michigan. Through the Make It in Michigan Prototyping Grant Program, it fast-tracked development of its advanced drone platform for last-mile delivery. Now, Blueflite is helping shape the future of mobility logistics.

Michigan Deploys More Than $40M to Accelerate Advanced Air Mobility, According to New State Report

The report documents Michigan’s momentum in building a safe, scalable, and nationally competitive advanced air mobility ecosystem.

Mobility/EV

At the Battery Show, Michigan Charges Ahead

Mobility/EV Technology

Michigan Launches Statewide Challenges to Accelerate Advanced Air Mobility Integration Across Government Agencies

The challenges are part of the state’s whole-of-government strategy to bolster Michigan’s AAM national leadership

Mobility/EV

Detroit Smart Parking Lab expands to Include Drone Testing and Rooftop Flight Space

The initiative reflects Michigan’s commitment to leveraging its mobility ecosystem to support Advanced Air Mobility growth

Mobility/EV OFME

State of Michigan Announces $2 Million for 2025 "Make It in Michigan" Mobility Prototyping Grant Winners

Mobility/EV OFME

Gov. Whitmer Transitions from Investment Mission in Asia to IAA Mobility in Germany, Working to Bring Jobs Back Home from Overseas

Mobility/EV

Michigan is Mobility Central

Michigan IS mobility. The Great Lakes State not only gave rise to the Model A and the Model T, but also laid the groundwork for automotive manufacturing as we know it. Companies that choose to operate in Michigan become part of a rich tradition and legacy, joining an ecosystem of competitive advantages in the global auto industry.

Mobility/EV

Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Create the Advanced Air Mobility Initiative, Supporting Good-Paying Jobs Across Michigan

Funding coincides with Gov. Whitmer’s executive directive to advance the testing, production and integration of uncrewed aircraft systems technologies

Mobility/EV Technology

Step into the Shark Tank at the Inaugural PitchMI Competition

Meet the four finalists of the inaugural PitchMI competition held during the Mobility Conference, where Detroit-based startup Civilized Cycles was awarded a $100,000 investment from the Michigan Growth Office.

Mobility/EV Entrepreneurship

State of Michigan Announces Partnership with Electreon, Xos, Inc. to Electrify Delivery in Detroit with Wireless Charging

The nation’s first road capable of charging EVs wirelessly while in motion grows its user base and showcases how wireless charging for electrified fleets reduces vehicle downtime and increases business efficiency

Mobility/EV