Mobility MI

Detroit put the world on wheels. Now, we’re supercharging the future of mobility. Follow Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson and explore the different ways you can get around the city using the power of batteries.

Hydrogen-powered food trucks? Sign us up! Head to Cadillac Square on Wednesday, Oct. 16 to enjoy street eats powered by a zero-emission portable hydrogen fuel cell. The event is presented by Toyota North America, the Office of Mobility Innovation at The City of Detroit and the Downtown Detroit Partnership.

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II will speak at the Michigan Mobility Conference - highlighting the crucial role public private partnerships play in advancing mobility technology and emphasizing the importance of collaboration between government, private sector, and the community to drive innovation, improve transportation systems, enhance accessibility, and create good-paying jobs building the future of cars, components, and batteries—right here in Michigan. Join us at the Michigan Mobility Conference on Oct. 24th at Newlab at Michigan Central. Register now: puremi.ch/3XGUaq8

Just Announced: Noted futurist and emerging tech advisor Timothy Papandreou will keynote the Michigan Mobility Conference at 11 a.m. on Oct. 24 at Newlab at Michigan Central. ?? The Michigan Mobility Conference, hosted by Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, brings together public and private sector mobility leaders driving the future of transportation technology. Register today: puremi.ch/3XGUaq8

Metro Detroit-based OEM manufacturer Bollinger Motors is entering production of its all-electric B4 chassis cab for commercial use.

Four finalists will take the stage this fall at PitchMI, a statewide shark tank-style pitch competition. The finalists will share their innovative ideas with the world, with the winning startup selected to receive a $100,000 investment by Michigan's Growth Office. ?? Civilized Cycles designs and manufactures ultra-light electric vehicles in Detroit to replace vans and trucks with safer, cheaper, and more sustainable options for commercial cargo transportation. ?? Boaz Bikes is a Detroit-based micromobility electric scooter with improved design and safety features for use in urban areas. ?? GEKOT Robotics Inc. is a system of controls, software, and sensors for light vehicles (bikes, mopeds, etc.) to improve safety for the rider. ??? Voltaic Marine is an electric boat manufacturer with advanced propulsion and end-to-end solutions in Traverse City.

Autonomous vehicle technology company ADASTEC Corp. is testing an autonomous electric bus at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, shuttling visitors to some of the park’s most iconic sights. Funding for the pilot comes from Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification's National Parks Michigan Mobility Challenge and is one of several projects working to increase accessibility to the parks in a sustainable manner.

German auto parts maker L?PPLE AUTOMOTIVE is setting up its new U.S. HQ at the historic Mount Elliott Tool and Die facility in Detroit, reinforcing the city's role as a leader in automotive innovation and advanced manufacturing.

The Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification is hosting the inaugural Michigan Mobility Conference on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Newlab in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. Ticket prices increase on Oct. 1 - register today!

"While we’re known as the state that put the world on wheels, our sights are set on expanding our leadership in mobility innovations across land, air and sea – changing perceptions and turning heads along the way." – Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer, Justine Johnson.