News & Events

News, stories, and events that showcase how OFME is working to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem by enriching lives, creating equitable opportunities, and connecting Michiganders to a brighter future.

Featured OFME Success Story

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.

Building Michigan’s automotive future

American Center for Mobility, business expansions, community revitalization projects approved by MSF board

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Starting from square one

Education network teams up to promote STEM

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Riveting opportunity to redefine global auto industry

American Center for Mobility will set industry standards for connected, autonomous vehicles

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Motor On

While today's automotive industry might not be recognizable to Henry Ford, there is one essential trait linking the past to the present to the future – INNOVATION.

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Lightweight packs heavy punch

Research collaboration between LIFT and IACMI elevates auto industry competitiveness

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State’s leading R&D environment attracts new private investment

Rivian Automotive expands operations in Michigan

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For the cerebral career-minded

'We run on Brainpower' campaign attracts high-skill talent to auto-industry jobs

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Steering toward Michigan

India-based Sakthi expands light-weight materials facility, revamps vacant buildings in Detroit

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Navigating the auto frontier

Mcity’s automated vehicle research attracts investment, points to future of mobile transportation

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