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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.

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Mobility & Electrification News

Michigan: Building Mobility's Future

From infrastructure resources to innovative technologies, Michigan becomes a leader in the mobility and electrification industry.

A Conversation on the Future of Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

Trevor Pawl, Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer, speaks with Dedrick Roper, Director of Public-Private Partnerships at ChargePoint — the largest network of electric vehicle charging stations in the U.S. — about the future of electric vehicles, highlighting the importance of advancing charging infrastructure.

Michigan Communities and Companies Commit to a Sustainable Future

As the business world continues to evolve and grow, sustainability factors have become a larger part of the site selection decision process – and Michigan is leading the way in green practices.

(This article was most recently updated on July 11, 2022)

Model T to EV: Michigan’s Role in the Future of Automotive

The birthplace of the assembly line, Michigan is today driving the automotive industry into the future with educational programs, partnerships and the world’s best concentration of skilled workforce from R&D to design to production.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 245 manufacturing jobs with Tier 1 auto supplier in Southeast Michigan

• Global auto supplier Flex-N-Gate establishing new manufacturing facility in Troy, investing $52.1 million • Gov. Whitmer also announces mixed-use development in Midtown Detroit to bring workforce housing, increased vibrancy to neighborhood

Governor Whitmer announces XL Fleet’s new fleet electrification technology center in Wixom creating nearly 50 jobs, strengthens Michigan as leader in EV research and development

• XL Fleet adding up to 49 well-paying jobs, investing $1.2 million in Wixom with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund  • New state-of-the art facility will ramp up company’s production of commercial fleet electrification solutions • Project underscores Michigan’s leadership in advanced auto R&D and future mobility

THIS JUST IN: Ford Announces Global Battery Center of Excellence in Michigan

$185 million investment adds momentum to Michigan’s emergence as EV R&D and manufacturing leader

Michigan: Building the Future of Mobility and Electrification

For more than a century, Michigan has been known globally as the place where automotive technology is developed, built, and refined, and where skilled workers can count on earning a good living.

A Conversation on Future Mobility and Economic Opportunity

Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl talks with Emily Frascaroli and Cory Connolly of the Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification about major factors shaping Michigan’s mobility future and the economic opportunity it presents for the state.

Report: Michigan Must Invest in Skilled Talent, Infrastructure to Remain Mobility Leader

In order for Michigan to remain a leader in mobility as electric and autonomous vehicles come to market, the state must enhance its high-skilled talent development, increase electric vehicle adoption rates, and activate greater capital investment, according to the Council on Future Mobility and Electrification in Lansing.