Industry Transition

Wayne State University Launches WSU OPEN to Speed and Simplify External Partnerships, Names Michigan Central as First Partner
October 31, 2024Wayne State University (WSU) recently launched WSU OPEN, a groundbreaking new initiative aimed at streamlining and expanding partnerships between the…

Recipients of $15M Equitable Mobility Challenge Announced
October 30, 2024Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II joined the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)…

Winner of Inaugural PitchMI Competition, New Initiatives to Develop Talent Pipeline Announced
October 30, 2024Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) to announce the winner of the inaugural PitchMI…

Auto Plants Grew Their Workforces After Transitioning to Electric Vehicle Production
October 17, 2024U.S. auto plants producing battery electric vehicles have required a larger workforce than traditional internal combustion engine plants—a finding that…

In Detroit, Creating a New Hub for Innovation
October 17, 2024Since Michigan Central opened last year, Newlab projects have received nearly $700 million in funding.

Meet the Chief Executive and Technology Officer of Vayoom
October 16, 2024Learn more about participating Innovator Exchange company, Vayoom, and its Chief Executive and Technology Officer Anil Menawat.

Industry Insights: To EV or to Not EV
October 9, 2024On Oct. 2, MichAuto investors learned more about the latest trends in the EV market during a virtual presentation with…

Driving Innovation Forward: Insights from MOVE America 2024 and Michigan’s Mobility Future
October 9, 2024MichAuto joined over 3,000 participants and Michigan’s mobility leaders in Austin, Texas, to participate in the MOVE America 2024 Conference.

Politicization of EVs: An Existential Threat
October 7, 2024A recent statewide poll reveals significant contrasts and causes for concern for the future of automotive and mobility in Michigan.

Stevens: We’re Going to Need a Bigger Charging Network
September 4, 2024There continues to be a great deal of discussion -- and often heated debate -- about the progress of EV…

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