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Michigan: Building the Future of Mobility and Electrification

For more than a century, Michigan has been known globally as the place where automotive technology is developed, built, and refined, and where skilled workers can count on earning a good living.

A Conversation on Future Mobility and Economic Opportunity

Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl talks with Emily Frascaroli and Cory Connolly of the Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification about major factors shaping Michigan’s mobility future and the economic opportunity it presents for the state.

Mobility Council’s report addresses challenges state must meet to continue as global leader

Governor’s $25M funding proposal for Mobility Futures Initiative supports a new statewide collaboration advancing Michigan’s position in the rapidly evolving mobility industry.

MSF approves support for electric vehicle manufacturing expansion, community vitality projects, entrepreneurship programs to continue Michigan’s economic recovery

• Magna to create 300 jobs with new high-tech facility in St. Clair to manufacture battery enclosures for 2022 GMC Hummer EV • Community development projects in Detroit, Holland, and Alma bringing new opportunities for economic growth • Programs extended to grow entrepreneurship ecosystem in communities throughout the state

Whitmer: Magna’s investment in St. Clair creating more than 300 jobs, strengthening Michigan as leader in EV manufacturing

● Magna adding 304 jobs, investing $70.1 million in St. Clair with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund ● New state-of-the art facility will build battery enclosures for GM’s new GMC Hummer EV ● Project solidifies company’s presence in state, underscores Michigan’s leadership in advanced auto manufacturing and future mobility

Mobility is Opportunity

Episode 100 Guests: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and Trevor Pawl

EGLE awards second round of EV charger grants

Nine more locations in Michigan will soon offer electric vehicle fast charging stations under a second round of grants that total $448,204 awarded today by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Midwest Rising: Accelerating the New Tech Migration

From Detroit to Houghton and Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids, Michigan's startup ecosystem spans the entire state and covers a variety of industries.

Michigan on the Move

The state is luring businesses with a strong tech talent pool and economic development programs.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: A Case for Driverless Shuttles

Slower-moving autonomous shuttles and light-rail trains could boost public acceptance of self-driving vehicle.