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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.

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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.

THIS JUST IN: Historic GM Investment Recognized with 2022 Impact Award for Electric Vehicles by Business Facilities

One year after GM’s historic $7 billion investment in Michigan to grow the state’s electric vehicle and advanced battery manufacturing, Business Facilities recognized the deal in its 2022 Impact Awards

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This Just In: Michigan Set to Dominate U.S. Battery Manufacturing by 2030

CNBC reports that Michigan is among the three states that will lead electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the U.S. by 2030

Mobility/EV Talent

Gov. Whitmer Announces Transportation Engineering Firm HNTB Corporation Creating up to 165 High-Wage jobs in Detroit, East Lansing

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State of Michigan Announces Grants for Three Innovative Pilot Programs That Will Broaden Michigan’s Mobility Leadership Beyond the Automobile

Electrified school district transportation, purpose-built infrastructure and first-of-its-kind drone delivery services will help revolutionize what mobility means for Michigan residents.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins 75 New Jobs as Ohio-based Automotive Supplier Plans New Operations in Shelby Township

Mobility/EV Manufacturing

With the Detroit Auto Show, Michigan Establishes Itself as the Home of Mobility’s Past and Future

Michigan's automotive agility is leading the world into a new era of mobility. There is no better place to showcase that than the North American International Detroit Auto Show.

Mobility/EV

Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins More than 1,500 New Jobs After Securing Investments from Magna in Three Locations Across the State

Investments strengthen Michigan’s leadership position in automotive manufacturing and future mobility.

Mobility/EV Manufacturing

Gov. Whitmer Cuts Ribbon at Our Next Energy’s New HQ in Novi

Cutting-edge battery maker Our Next Energy continues investing in Michigan, builds on their recent $1.6 billion plant in Van Buren Township creating 2,112 jobs.

Mobility/EV

Gov. Whitmer Announces $4.1 Billion in Investments Creating 4,600 Jobs Building Batteries, Bringing Supply Chain Home, Growing Agriculture Economy

Bipartisan economic development efforts help state secure transformational projects in Big Rapids and Van Buren Township, boost agriculture economy in Ottawa and Muskegon counties

Mobility/EV Manufacturing Key Industries

Gov. Whitmer Announces 2,000 New Jobs, Investment of $1.6 billion as Michigan-Based Our Next Energy Builds Battery Manufacturing Campus in Wayne County

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