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Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces More Than $577,000 in Grants to Support Statewide Electric Vehicle Adoption

New grants awarded will be used to implement EV-based services in eight Michigan counties

State of Michigan and National Park Service Announce Innovation Partnership to Promote Accessibility to National Parks

Partnership aims to improve safety, sustainability, and equitable access at national parks through innovative mobility technologies deployed in Michigan’s five national parks

LG Energy Solution and Michigan: Leading the Battery EVolution

Latest LG Energy Solution expansion in Holland further bolsters its relationship with Michigan as leaders in battery production

Governor Whitmer announces LG Energy Solution expansion in Holland creating more than 1,000 jobs; community revitalization projects, new initiatives leading to greater economic opportunity for Michiganders

• Support for LG Energy Solution’s new facilities in Holland will create 1,200 jobs, further boost Michigan’s global leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing, future mobility • Four community revitalization projects including a new Spectrum Health facility in Grand Rapids to bring new vibrancy, economic opportunities to Michigan communities • New Build MI Community Grant Initiative approved to support small-scale development projects around the state

Gov. Whitmer Announces 1,200 New Jobs Resulting from LG Energy Solution’s $1.7 billion Investment and Expansion in Holland

• $1.7 billion investment by South Korean-based battery maker is company’s first major expansion in Michigan since 2010 • Michigan was chosen for the project over competing sites in other states and countries with support from Michigan Strategic Fund

State of Michigan Announces Grants to Create a More Accessible and Electrified Mobility Future in Michigan

Funding will enable real-world testing of mobility solutions at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab

High Tech, High Impact: Michigan’s Workforce Is Hardwired for Success

Global tech company investments in Michigan are paving the way for the future of the state’s workforce

Michigan mobility and innovation companies find global opportunities during trade mission to Dubai, UAE

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Will Receive $110 Million to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Gov. Whitmer Joins New Michigan Central Innovation Announcement

State plans to align more than $126 million in new and existing investments, programming, and resources to support the 30-acre campus that is expected to hold 5,000 workers