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.

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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.

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

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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

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Mobility Startups Plug into Pitch Competition at Detroit Auto Show

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Support for New Mobility Initiatives That Improve Roadway Safety and Sustainability, and Customer Service

Partnerships between recipients, universities and the state represent the future of mobility innovation

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Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Joining Three Other Midwest States to Build Lake Michigan EV Circuit, America’s Best Electric Vehicle Road Trip

States will collaborate to build chargers along 1,100+ mile drivable shoreline of Lake Michigan, support jobs and local economies in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin

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Grants for Testing at Detroit Smart Parking Lab will Drive Electrified, Accessible and Safe Mobility Ecosystem Development

Funding will enable testing and refinement of mobility solutions at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab

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