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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.

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August 11, 2026

MSU Mobility Summit

East Lansing, MI

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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

Mobility/EV

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Joins EV Charger Operator FLO to Launch U.S. Manufacturing Facility Creating 133 Jobs in Oakland County

Mobility/EV OFME

Cutting Edge Mobility Technologies Coming to Gerald R. Ford International Airport through State-Industry Collaboration

Solutions include drones to support baggage delivery, autonomous mowers, and new technology to help passengers find open parking spots

Mobility/EV OFME

Mobility Startups Plug into Pitch Competition at Detroit Auto Show

Mobility/EV OFME

Gov. Whitmer Unveils Future Mobility Plan to Ensure Michigan Remains Global Leader in Future Mobility

MI Future Mobility Plan coordinates efforts across multiple state departments and agencies to address challenges and support growth in mobility and electrification industry

Mobility/EV OFME

THIS JUST IN: Michigan rises in national rankings; Detroit Auto Show in national spotlight

Michigan breaks into the Top 15 in Area Development’s 2022 Top States for Doing Business ahead of President Biden’s NAIAS visit

Mobility/EV

P3Mobility joins University of Michigan led “Smart Intersections Project” in Ann Arbor

Partners will deploy Vehicle-to-Everything technology to demonstrate the safety benefits of connected and automated vehicles, and develop a viable ecosystem business model

Mobility/EV OFME

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Expanded Collaboration with Electric Vehicle Charging Company Volta

Partnership between Michigan, Volta Charging, Kroger and DTE Energy will strengthen electric vehicle ecosystems across the state

Mobility/EV OFME