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Ford unveils plans for mobility innovation district around Michigan Central Station

Along with a first-of-its-kind mobility testing platform and new open spaces, the site plan prioritises the needs of the community with sustainable amenities and recommends abundant green space and biking trails.

Midwest Rising: Accelerating the New Tech Migration

From Detroit to Houghton and Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids, Michigan's startup ecosystem spans the entire state and covers a variety of industries.

Industry Diversity Needed Now

The automotive industry finds itself at a defining moment with regard to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Governor Whitmer Statement on Ford’s $850 Million Investment in Rouge Factory and Van Dyke Plant, Creating and Retaining 725 Michigan Jobs

Ford announces investment in e-motors and e-transaxles for new electric vehicles

Michigan on the Move

The state is luring businesses with a strong tech talent pool and economic development programs.

Ten Strategies to Build Resilience in the Mobility Ecosystem

This past September, Ann Arbor SPARK hosted its third annual Ann Arbor Mobility Summit as part of a2tech360 — a week-long celebration of the Ann Arbor region’s dynamic, growing, and innovating tech ecosystem.

Mobility and equity aren't synonymous, but can be

As the states prepares to begin a viability study for the planned 40-mile autonomous corridor between Detroit and Ann Arbor, the question of mobility's role in creating social, economic and racial equity remains.

Michigan sponsors unmanned boat research

The State looks to expand autonomous mobility testing environments

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: A Case for Driverless Shuttles

Slower-moving autonomous shuttles and light-rail trains could boost public acceptance of self-driving vehicle.

Where Digital Meets Physical

Pratt Miller shares how they are staying connected in an evolving automotive industry.