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Nel Hydrogen to Build Gigafactory in Plymouth Township, Bringing 517 Jobs and $400 Million Investment to Michigan

Michigan is Home for the Past, Present and Future of Mobility

Michigan’s mobility heritage has kept the world moving forward for over a century, and today, it continues to be the place where the next generation of transportation and mobility is being designed, delivered and deployed.

Governor Whitmer Secures $63 Million Investment for Battle Creek by DENSO During Economic Development Mission in Japan

Michigan Announces New Funding for Detroit Smart Parking Lab Grant Winners to Diversify Charging Infrastructure

Governor Whitmer proclaims September as Michigan Mobility Month and celebrates the state’s commitment to creating a safer, more sustainable future for all

Gov. Whitmer Launches National Park Service Mobility Challenge Program

The National Park Michigan Mobility Challenge will solicit applications from mobility companies to develop solutions for four of Michigan’s National Parks

This Just In: Michigan #1 for Automotive Industry, EV Investment, Top 10 for Tech Talent Pipeline

Business Facilities’ 19th Annual Rankings Report also placed Michigan in the top 10 for other categories such as FDI Investment, Customized Workforce Training and Life Sciences, building on the state’s national leadership in key industries and talent development

Michigan Commits More than Half a Million Dollars to Decarbonize its Waterways through Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge Grant Program

Inaugural round of grant funding through the first-of-its-kind program supports e-boat and charging deployments at marinas across Northwest Michigan

THIS JUST IN: Michigan Announces New Chief Mobility Officer

Justine Johnson to join the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, bringing extensive economic development and mobility experience to Michigan

State of Michigan partners with Daimler Truck North America and DTE Energy to build Michigan’s ‘truck stop of the future’

Federally funded site will serve as a Mobility Charging Hub for commercial EV charging and value-add services at truck stops

New Investments Position Michigan to Lead Outdoor Experience and Recreational Vehicle Innovation

State and local partners announce grant awards and resources for continued growth