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Blueflite

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, Quebec Create Ties in Global Mobility

Michigan and Quebec strengthen their partnership in pursuit of the next generation of mobility technology during the delegation's three-day visit to Michigan.

A Brief Perspective on Vehicle Electrification

Since the automobile was invented, the dream of full electrification has existed. Now, as electric vehicle technology continues to evolve, that dream is becoming a reality.

How mobility and consumer technology intersect at the Consumer Electronics Show

Over the past few years, the automotive industry has grown from having a token presence at the Consumer Electronics Show to being integrated across a number of platforms.

From 'Motor City' to 'Mobility City'

When it comes to technological innovation surrounding mobility, all roads lead to Michigan.

Science Fiction Is Becoming a Reality Because Of Robotic Car Researchers

Imagine you’re in your car and you suddenly feel terribly ill. Your blood pressure spikes and your heart is racing. Before you decide what to do, your vehicle has already changed course. It’s driving you to the emergency room.

What the heck is an MOU, anyway?

Government is full of great initialisms and acronyms. One of our favorites is the MoU, also known as a “Memorandum of Understanding.” Susan Proctor from our automotive office sat down with delegates from the UK, who we recently signed an MOU with.

Michigan Driverless Auto Tech's Cross-Border Breakthroughs

In August '17, two cars took a remarkable journey from SE Michigan into Canada, over the Blue Water Bridge back into Michigan, and across the state, and for more than 90 percent of the six-hour drive, the cars drove with no human intervention.

Advice from the experts: Techstars Mobility

Mobility startups offer advice from downtown Detroit

MDOT announces winners for $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently announced the winners for the $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge. MDOT issued a call for innovative pilot transportation projects of varying sizes that can solve mobility gaps for seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans in urban, rural and suburban communities throughout the state of Michigan. 

Rockstars of mobility gather in Copenhagen

ITS World Congress offers compelling look at future of transportation