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Detroit Startup Airspace Link Builds Advanced Digital Drone Infrastructure with Industry Partner Detroit Aerotropolis

Partnership to pave the way for Future UPS, Amazon and Alphabet’s Wing Drone deliveries.

GM, Ford wrap up ventilator production and shift back to auto business

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread to the United States, a number of automakers and other manufacturers announced plans to retrofit factories to help ease the shortage of personal protective gear and ventilators.

Self-Driving Shuttle Service Launched To Transport Senior Citizens And Underserved To Detroit Hospital

Partnerships between PlanetM, Michigan's Office of Future Mobility, and many others work to provide reliable transportation

Michigan plans to redesign a stretch of road for self-driving cars

Michigan announced Thursday that it's teaming with tech and auto companies to attempt to retrofit a roughly 40-mile stretch of two roads outside Detroit exclusively for self-driving vehicles.

Michigan awards $1.7 million in grants to expand electric vehicle charging network across the state

Drivers of electric vehicles will have more locations to recharge their vehicle’s batteries as they travel across Michigan because of $1.7 million in grants awarded by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Yandex expands its self-driving testing to Ann Arbor, Michigan

Michigan has become the third urban testing ground for Yandex, providing progressive support and allowing more autonomy.

Four electric vehicle fast-charging stations now operating under utility rebate program

Four electric vehicle fast-charging stations are now operating along major highway corridors in the Lower Peninsula as part of the state’s and major utilities’ efforts to build supportive infrastructure allowing for EV growth.

Shaping and Protecting the Future of Mobility

Michigan is not only the hotbed of mobility advancements—it is driving cybersecurity forward, too

Michigan, Tops For Robots At Last Count, Hopes To Keep Rising With PlanetM

Detroit has long been known as the Motor City. Maybe “Michigan: the Robot State” will catch on?

Corktown mobility studios created by tie-up of Ford, Brooklyn tech center

A partnership between Ford Motor Co. and Brooklyn-based tech center Newlab will bring two studios focused on mobility to the Michigan Central campus in Corktown.