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Governor Gretchen Whitmer Announces Grants to Accelerate Maritime, Mobility Innovations in the Great Lakes 

Governor Whitmer on GM’s Latest Investment to Develop Next-Generation Battery Facility in Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today released the following statement following the announcement by General Motors of an all-new Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center.

Governor Whitmer Announces Partnership with Midwest Governors to Coordinate Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Grow Jobs, and Futureproof Regional Commerce

• Michigan joins Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin to collaborate on an electric vehicle charging network across Midwest. • Demand for new EV-related jobs requires cooperative approaches within Midwest Region. • Multi-state effort will support EV manufacturing, futureproof regional commerce, & reduce pollution.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to establish Rivian Service Support Operations at its facility in Plymouth, Creating 100 High-Wage Jobs

• Rivian adding 100 well-paying jobs, investing $4.6 million in Plymouth with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund  • Project builds on Michigan’s leadership in workforce growth across the mobility and electrification sector, including professional services

Governor Whitmer Launches Two Initiatives to Advance Michigan’s EV Infrastructure and Workforce Landscape

• Lake Michigan EV Circuit to expand EV infrastructure network along Lake Michigan, support region’s tourism industry. • MiREV RFP issued to help prepare Michigan’s workforce for automotive mobility and electrification jobs and career pathways. • Michigan remains center of high-tech vehicle production and job creation

Governor Whitmer Announces Initiative for Nation-Leading Wireless EV Charging Infrastructure in Michigan

Wireless charging advances Governor Whitmer’s goals for EV adoption and environmental sustainability in Michigan

This Just In: Ford announces pre-production of all-electric F-150 Lightning truck, 450 jobs and $250 million investment in Michigan

Governor Whitmer Announces Grants to Accelerate Mobility and EV Investments in the State

More than $444,000 in grant funding awarded to test mobility and EV solutions in Flint, East Lansing, Detroit and Southeast Michigan and Washtenaw County

This Just In: Michigan Underscores Mobility and Electrification Leadership with Launch of “The Future Of” Podcast

New podcast discusses the future of mobility, how Michigan is leading the way

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Partnering with Ontario on Cross-Border Mobility Technologies

Cross-border testbed will spur technology innovations and transportation solutions enhancing crossings by land, air and water