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.

Upcoming Mobility & Electrification Events

30

Oct

October 30 - 31, 2024

AABE Midwest Summit

St. Louis, MO - USA

12

Nov

November 12 - 13, 2024

American Automotive Summit

Detroit, MI - USA

06

Apr

April 6 - 9, 2025

Sea Air Space 2025

National Harbor, MD - USA

Mobility & Electrification News

MDOT announces winners for $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently announced the winners for the $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge. MDOT issued a call for innovative pilot transportation projects of varying sizes that can solve mobility gaps for seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans in urban, rural and suburban communities throughout the state of Michigan. 

Rockstars of mobility gather in Copenhagen

ITS World Congress offers compelling look at future of transportation

Detroit Summit Recap: Plug and Play partners with PlanetM to make industry connections and advance mobility

The Motor City recently hosted the Detroit Summit, an event that attracted companies and startups from near and far to the Little Cesar’s Arena. Hosted by Plug and Play, in partnership with PlanetM and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Summit featured a pitch competition – which included Michigan startups LookingBus and May Mobility – 1:1 match meetings between startups and corporations, technology exhibitors, and more.

Suddenly, at the threshold of intelligent transportation epoch

Future is now for autonomous vehicles

New grants support mobility startups

Derq, MDOT, Mcity announced as first partners of PlanetM program

‘Mobility Challenge’ aims to create transportation solutions for seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans

Snyder, state leaders launch $8 Million Michigan at Mackinac Policy Conference

Engine driving mobility

Entrepreneurial ecosystem creates opportunities for emerging companies

Shaping the transportation frontier

Michigan stakes claim as world leader in connected-vehicle testing.

Savari’s technology senses ‘intent of other cars’

Mobility company makes automated-and-connected cars safer

Microsoft joins Michigan’s leading automated-vehicle research effort

Grand Opening of American Center for Mobility marks watershed for state’s mobility initiative; world-leading tech company joins growing list of supporting global companies