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A Pure Michigan EV Road Trip: A Conversation with the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Consumers Energy and Under the Radar

Brain Rich, Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer Officer at Consumers Energy and Kathryn Snorrason, Managing Director at the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), discuss issues around consumer adoption of electric vehicles in Michigan with Tom Daldin from the PBS TV show “Under the Radar.” Daldin had an opportunity to drive an electric vehicle on a Pure Michigan road trip and recaps his experience to the duo, who highlight the benefits of owning an EV and how Michigan is supporting an EV future.

Governor Whitmer: Detroit Smart Parking Lab Highlights Michigan’s Leadership in Transportation Solutions

Announces collaboration with Ford, Bedrock and Bosch to test advanced technologies in parking, logistics and EV charging

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan #1 State for Automotive Manufacturing According to Business Facilities

• Michigan also takes top 10 rankings in additional manufacturing categories, food processing leaders, health care jobs and cybersecurity • Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids receive Top 10 honors in metro category

Michigan: Building Mobility's Future

From infrastructure resources to innovative technologies, Michigan becomes a leader in the mobility and electrification industry.

A Conversation on the Future of Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

Trevor Pawl, Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer, speaks with Dedrick Roper, Director of Public-Private Partnerships at ChargePoint — the largest network of electric vehicle charging stations in the U.S. — about the future of electric vehicles, highlighting the importance of advancing charging infrastructure.

Michigan Communities and Companies Commit to a Sustainable Future

As the business world continues to evolve and grow, sustainability factors have become a larger part of the site selection decision process – and Michigan is leading the way in green practices.

(This article was most recently updated on July 11, 2022)

Model T to EV: Michigan’s Role in the Future of Automotive

The birthplace of the assembly line, Michigan is today driving the automotive industry into the future with educational programs, partnerships and the world’s best concentration of skilled workforce from R&D to design to production.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 245 manufacturing jobs with Tier 1 auto supplier in Southeast Michigan

• Global auto supplier Flex-N-Gate establishing new manufacturing facility in Troy, investing $52.1 million • Gov. Whitmer also announces mixed-use development in Midtown Detroit to bring workforce housing, increased vibrancy to neighborhood

Governor Whitmer announces XL Fleet’s new fleet electrification technology center in Wixom creating nearly 50 jobs, strengthens Michigan as leader in EV research and development

• XL Fleet adding up to 49 well-paying jobs, investing $1.2 million in Wixom with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund  • New state-of-the art facility will ramp up company’s production of commercial fleet electrification solutions • Project underscores Michigan’s leadership in advanced auto R&D and future mobility

THIS JUST IN: Ford Announces Global Battery Center of Excellence in Michigan

$185 million investment adds momentum to Michigan’s emergence as EV R&D and manufacturing leader