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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

AutoMobili-D: Connecting with the future

At NAIAS, Pure Michigan Business Connect matches start-up tech companies with auto companies, suppliers and financiers; demand for ‘connections’ grows dramatically

On with the Show

At NAIAS, Pure Michigan Business Connect matches start-up tech companies with auto companies, suppliers and financiers; demand for ‘connections’ grows dramatically

MSF board supports catalytic projects in state’s automotive, energy industries

First-ever investment in Michigan by Chinese auto company Haval, state-of-the-art energy center in Niles highlight year-end approvals; nearly a billion dollars in private capital outlays

Why autonomous companies are moving to Detroit

Detroit is no stranger to innovation. From the Model T to Motown, the Motor City is a place that has inspired and cultivated entrepreneurs and leading-edge thinking for more than 100 years.

In Search of Ideal Nerds

At ITS gathering in Montreal, innovative thinkers from around the world imagine futuristic scenarios that are not so far off; welcome mat extended to visit PlanetM

Accelerating state’s mobility leadership

With the aim of continuing Michigan’s global leadership position in the development of autonomous vehicle technology, Gov. Rick Snyder held in-depth talks this week with leaders from industry and governments from around the world

Intelligent Vehicle Testing Symposium

The MEDC auto team in partnership with ITS America convened a global symposium to discuss proactive policy, regulations and standards surrounding the testing and validation of new intelligent vehicle technologies during the ITS World Congress in Montreal.

Getting the message

U.S. Army TARDEC and MDOT partner on advanced vehicle technology

Reality check

Navya and Daqri add to state’s leading mobility tech landscape

At the vanguard of automotive industry’s next stage

Ford’s modernization of Flat Rock, Romeo and Wayne facilities at leading-edge of autonomous-electrified vehicle revolution