Michigan Mobility Funding Platform

Michigan Mobility Funding Platform is sponsored by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). This platform provides grants to mobility and electrification companies looking to deploy their technology solutions in the state of Michigan. It aims to evolve to enable Michigan-based organizations to launch their own mobility and electrification funding initiatives.

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Michigan is the Leader in Transportation Mobility & Electrification Michigan is the undisputed global capital of mobility and the preeminent place for automakers and auto suppliers, along with entrepreneurs and innovators leading the way in the mobility and electrification revolution. of the top 100 automotive suppliers to North America have a presence in Michigan and 71 are headquartered here.

total workers are employed at various Michigan battery manufacturing and OEM locations, the 6th highest in the nation. Michigan ranks first in the nation for mobility-related patents. Talk to a mobility specialist Watch: Michigan's Mobility and Electrification Assets Michigan is defining the future of transportation.

Our innovation, along with the state's infrastructure, talent pool and testing capabilities has allowed Michigan to continue its position as a high tech, global mobility and electrification hub with abundant resources for startups and mobility businesses.

Recent Mobility News and Announcements Michigan #1 for Automotive Industry, EV Investment, Top 10 for Tech Talent Pipeline Michigan is the top state in the country for Automotive Manufacturing and Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry Investment, according to Business Facilities’ 19th Annual Rankings Report. Michigan also ranked in the top 10 for other categories such as FDI Investment, Customized Workforce Training and Life Sciences.

Gov. Whitmer Joins Secretary Buttigieg, Detroit Mayor Duggan, and Canadian Minister of Transport to Announce First U.S.-Canada Electric Vehicle Corridor Governor Whitmer joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra, and Mayor Mike Duggan in Detroit to announce the first Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor between the U.S. and Canada.

The new electric vehicle corridor will stretch from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Quebec City, Quebec, tapping into the 75,000+ miles of Alternative Fuel Corridors in the United States.

THIS JUST IN: Michigan the ‘Next Silicon Valley’ for Automotive Technology Michigan is poised to remain a leader in transportation technology thanks to its legacy of long-standing relationships with key U.S. automakers, according to a new article from Newsweek. Michigan Set to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Battery Manufacturing by 2030 Gov. Whitmer Announces 2,000 New Jobs, Investment of $1.

6 billion as Michigan-Based Our Next Energy Builds Battery Manufacturing Campus in Wayne County Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund support for a transformational investment by Our Next Energy, a home-grown Michigan company that has chosen to build its first-ever battery manufacturing campus in Van Buren Township in Wayne County.

The facility will be one of the few wholly US-owned manufacturers of both LFP and anode-free cells. Gov. Whitmer Announces New Battery Component Manufacturing Facility in Big Rapids, Creating 2,350 Jobs and an Investment of More than $2.

3 billion Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) support for a transformational investment by the global battery company Gotion, which has chosen to build its battery component manufacturing facility in Big Rapids.

Gov. Whitmer Unveils Future Mobility Plan to Ensure Michigan Remains Global Leader in Future Mobility At the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new statewide strategy to ensure Michigan remains the global leader in the future of mobility.

The MI Future Mobility Plan maps out a comprehensive strategy that addresses future mobility challenges by growing the mobility workforce, providing more accessible transportation infrastructure, and developing innovative mobility policies.

State of Michigan announces Mobility Wallet Challenge to improve access to transportation services statewide MDOT and OFME are launching the Michigan Mobility Wallet Challenge to explore a Mobility Wallet Pilot Program, which aims to increase the interoperability of transit services and create greater access to personal mobility for Michigan residents.

Two information sessions will be offered for interested applicants, vendors, mobility partners and more.

Access Grants Available to Mobility & Electrification Companies Building upon the success of the PlanetM Mobility Grants, the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and the Michigan Department of Transportation launched the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform to provide grants to mobility and electrification companies looking to deploy their technology solutions in the state of Michigan.

Receive the latest electric and mobility news and information Michigan is Home to World-Class Testing Facilities for Mobility Technologies American Center for Mobility ACM serves as a national center for connected and automated vehicle (CAV) research, testing, product development, validation, and certification. At more than 500 acres, ACM is used by government, industry, and academia to create and set industry standards.

This 32-acre advanced mobility R&D center at the University of Michigan is used to test connected and autonomous technology and simulates the broad range of complexities vehicles encounter in urban and suburban environments. GM Mobility Research Center The Kettering University GM Mobility Research Center is a vehicle and mobility systems development proving ground and outdoor research facility in Flint, Michigan.

The unique facility puts Kettering and Flint at the forefront of autonomous vehicle research/development, safety and technology. Michigan is proud to be the home for mobility, electrification and the future automotive frontier. The state's wealth of resources, partnerships and infrastructure continues to attract a host of battery and electrification investments from around the globe.

Connect with Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification Michigan demonstrates its innovative leadership by successfully driving collaboration among public, private and philanthropic partners to advance the state’s mobility ecosystem.

The Office of Future Mobility and Electrification supports a comprehensive statewide approach to help government, education and the private sector succeed in growing the mobility and electrification industry in Michigan. One-Of-A-Kind Smart Infrastructure The largest deployment of freeway and surface street Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) technology in the United States can be found in Michigan.

This includes the construction of 120 miles of a technology-enabled “smart corridors” that will span I-96, I-696, I-94, and US-23. Smart corridors use cameras, sensors and the power of big data to help drivers stay safer, avoid construction, and spend less time in traffic. Michigan has the first connected vehicle technology freeway work zone in the nation.

miles of roadway equipped for connected vehicle testing. OFME is also leading a new 40 mile CAV connected corridor project. roadside units for connected vehicles throughout the state.

of Michigan automotive suppliers conduct automated vehicle testing in the state. Michigan's Talent Pool is Leading the Mobility Industry Michigan is ranked No. 1 nationally in concentration of industrial and mechanical engineers, as well as R&D professionals at 3. 5 times the national average.

The state is also leading the nation in its approach to skilled-trades labor, with a workforce of more than 250,000. Schools and universities in Michigan have specialized programs that focus on automotive technology and design, infrastructure, and other emerging mobility technologies.

Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Washtenaw Community College Learn More About Michigan's Mobility Ecosystem MICHAuto is Michigan’s only statewide automotive cluster association that brings together industry stakeholders to collaborate on advocacy and awareness, as well as business and talent attraction and retention.

As a partner, MICHAuto publishes a yearly Automobility Report showcasing the state's leadership in the mobility industry and its one-of-a-kind automotive and mobility assets. State of Automobility Report Seize Your Pure Opportunity MEDC is here to connect you with all the benefits and endless opportunities Michigan has to offer. Complete the form to receive personalized support from our team.

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