News & Events

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.

Featured OFME Success Story

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.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to establish Rivian Service Support Operations at its facility in Plymouth, Creating 100 High-Wage Jobs

• Rivian adding 100 well-paying jobs, investing $4.6 million in Plymouth with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund  • Project builds on Michigan’s leadership in workforce growth across the mobility and electrification sector, including professional services

Mobility/EV

Governor Whitmer Launches Two Initiatives to Advance Michigan’s EV Infrastructure and Workforce Landscape

• Lake Michigan EV Circuit to expand EV infrastructure network along Lake Michigan, support region’s tourism industry. • MiREV RFP issued to help prepare Michigan’s workforce for automotive mobility and electrification jobs and career pathways. • Michigan remains center of high-tech vehicle production and job creation

Mobility/EV Talent

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

Wireless charging advances Governor Whitmer’s goals for EV adoption and environmental sustainability in Michigan

Mobility/EV

This Just In: Ford announces pre-production of all-electric F-150 Lightning truck, 450 jobs and $250 million investment in Michigan

Mobility/EV

Governor Whitmer Announces Grants to Accelerate Mobility and EV Investments in the State

More than $444,000 in grant funding awarded to test mobility and EV solutions in Flint, East Lansing, Detroit and Southeast Michigan and Washtenaw County

Mobility/EV OFME

This Just In: Michigan Underscores Mobility and Electrification Leadership with Launch of “The Future Of” Podcast

New podcast discusses the future of mobility, how Michigan is leading the way

Mobility/EV

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Partnering with Ontario on Cross-Border Mobility Technologies

Cross-border testbed will spur technology innovations and transportation solutions enhancing crossings by land, air and water

Mobility/EV

A Pure Michigan EV Road Trip: A Conversation with the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Consumers Energy and Under the Radar

Brain Rich, Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer Officer at Consumers Energy and Kathryn Snorrason, Managing Director at the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), discuss issues around consumer adoption of electric vehicles in Michigan with Tom Daldin from the PBS TV show “Under the Radar.” Daldin had an opportunity to drive an electric vehicle on a Pure Michigan road trip and recaps his experience to the duo, who highlight the benefits of owning an EV and how Michigan is supporting an EV future.

Mobility/EV OFME

Governor Whitmer: Detroit Smart Parking Lab Highlights Michigan’s Leadership in Transportation Solutions

Announces collaboration with Ford, Bedrock and Bosch to test advanced technologies in parking, logistics and EV charging

Mobility/EV OFME

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan #1 State for Automotive Manufacturing According to Business Facilities

• Michigan also takes top 10 rankings in additional manufacturing categories, food processing leaders, health care jobs and cybersecurity • Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids receive Top 10 honors in metro category

Mobility/EV Manufacturing