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Food trucks are a critical component of downtown Detroit’s lunch ecosystem. What if they were suddenly powered by clean hydrogen? We went to Cadillac Square to check out the future of clean energy. Both NextEnergy and Michigan Clean Cities were represented as we visited with our friends from the Office of Mobility Innovation at The City of Detroit and the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The future of clean energy looks bright!

Our team is excited to attend the Mobility Conference at Newlab in Michigan Central on Oct. 24! This is an event you can’t miss if you’re passionate about the future of transportation and innovation! Hosted by Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Mobility MI, this is your chance to: ?? Dive deep into the future of autonomous, electric, and connected vehicles. ?? Network with industry leaders driving change. ?? Discover the latest trends in sustainable mobility solutions. Whether you're in tech, automotive, or public policy, this is the place to see how Michigan is paving the way in mobility innovation! Be sure to register before spots fill up: https://lnkd.in/dRzTHtD5

The Detroit Auto Show is returning to its original January time slot and you can buy your tickets now! Though the show won't be outside, you'll still get to see the innovation and experiential events at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. The AutoMobili-D technology showcase and future leaders forum will also return, presented by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. See more about the show and book your tickets: https://lnkd.in/eWVsiU7Z

This week the Michigan Clean Cities team was in Jackson, MI to celebrate their new fleet of electric school buses. Partners from the It’s Electric coalition were in attendance including US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5, Clean Fuels Michigan, and Highland Electric Fleets. Funding for these buses was provided by the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. Districts can still apply for funding: https://lnkd.in/e8PEpmiV

More fun events from The Battery Show! Last night we attended a networking reception with our friends from across the Detroit River at the Renaissance Center. Pictured from left to right: Maggie Striz Calnin, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Lauren Mattar, and Nick Thomas.

We were delighted to host an international delegation at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab as The Battery Show kicked off in Detroit! Hundreds of attendees will be in Detroit this week for North America’s premier advanced battery event. We are proud to showcase the innovation and excitement that makes Michigan a leader in EV technology!

Many of today's EV charging stations sit alone in a parking lot. Or, you might find them off in the corner of a gas station lot. As more people move to EVs, however, the EV charging station landscape will change. In a new feature looking at what's next for charging station, experts speculate everything from replacing gas stations to creating massive, amenity-rich locales similar to an airport lounge. What do you see the future of EV charging looking like? https://lnkd.in/ehw7rPvv

If you have not yet followed Michigan Clean Cities, be sure to check out all the amazing things happening over there! Some recent highlights: - The Michigan Clean Cities team joined Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II at the opening of the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) at River Crest in Detroit. - They hosted a listening session at Dreamtroit, meeting with residents about their transit concerns. - The 2024 Clean Cities and Communities Training Workshop in St. Paul, MN featured partner programs sharing their experiences promoting clean and alternative fuels, plus we got to see a fully electric fire truck. - And just last week, the team attended the Forth Roadmap Conference where they participated in workgroups to develop strategies for improving clean transportation options.

Congrats to our partners at IonDynamics Energy for their latest feature in Crain's Detroit Business! The article gives a brief history of the business, including some major milestones: - Receiving a $30,000 Michigan Mobility Funding Platform grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation - Joining the Detroit Smart Parking Lab to test its Flashbots EV charging robots - Piloting its technology at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids (announced Tuesday) The DSPL, in particular, has boosted IonDynamics' brand awareness. “We're getting such international visibility now at a site like the Detroit Smart Parking Lab, and it's yielding conversations and opportunities all over the United States and also in Europe as well," said Josh Bitterman, co-founder and vice president of business development. See the full feature on Crain's (subscription required): https://lnkd.in/d-NH2fEd