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

Gov. Whitmer Champions Clean Energy, Electric Vehicle Opportunities in Michigan During European Investment Mission

THIS JUST IN: Historic GM Investment Recognized with 2022 Impact Award for Electric Vehicles by Business Facilities

One year after GM’s historic $7 billion investment in Michigan to grow the state’s electric vehicle and advanced battery manufacturing, Business Facilities recognized the deal in its 2022 Impact Awards

This Just In: Michigan Set to Dominate U.S. Battery Manufacturing by 2030

CNBC reports that Michigan is among the three states that will lead electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the U.S. by 2030

Gov. Whitmer Announces Transportation Engineering Firm HNTB Corporation Creating up to 165 High-Wage jobs in Detroit, East Lansing

State of Michigan Announces Grants for Three Innovative Pilot Programs That Will Broaden Michigan’s Mobility Leadership Beyond the Automobile

Electrified school district transportation, purpose-built infrastructure and first-of-its-kind drone delivery services will help revolutionize what mobility means for Michigan residents.

Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins 75 New Jobs as Ohio-based Automotive Supplier Plans New Operations in Shelby Township

With the Detroit Auto Show, Michigan Establishes Itself as the Home of Mobility’s Past and Future

Michigan's automotive agility is leading the world into a new era of mobility. There is no better place to showcase that than the North American International Detroit Auto Show.

Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins More than 1,500 New Jobs After Securing Investments from Magna in Three Locations Across the State

Investments strengthen Michigan’s leadership position in automotive manufacturing and future mobility.

Gov. Whitmer Cuts Ribbon at Our Next Energy’s New HQ in Novi

Cutting-edge battery maker Our Next Energy continues investing in Michigan, builds on their recent $1.6 billion plant in Van Buren Township creating 2,112 jobs.

Gov. Whitmer Announces $4.1 Billion in Investments Creating 4,600 Jobs Building Batteries, Bringing Supply Chain Home, Growing Agriculture Economy

Bipartisan economic development efforts help state secure transformational projects in Big Rapids and Van Buren Township, boost agriculture economy in Ottawa and Muskegon counties