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Positive disruption to health care accompanies 'new age of automobility'

Claire CharltonMonday, October 15, 2018
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Mobility-era automotive success builds on Detroit region’s manufacturing strengths

Sarah RiggFriday, October 05, 2018
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Detroit's newest mobility option has a stylish 72-year history

MJ GalbraithFriday, October 05, 2018

Ford, Lyft execs talk autonomous vehicle development At NYT event in Detroit

Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Source: Benzinga

Mobility Midway

Monday, October 01, 2018
Source: DBusiness

Ford Allegedly Paid $90 Million for Michigan Central Station

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Source: The Drive
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PlanetM launches new million dollar startup grantMobility startups worldwide have even more incentive to test and deploy their technologies in Michigan with the announcement of a new grant program.

Melissa AndersTuesday, September 25, 2018

Technology Companies Are Leaving Silicon Valley in Droves: Here's Where They're Going

Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Source: Inc.

Detroit gets share of $5.25M to give residents voice in self-driving

Thursday, September 20, 2018
Source: Detroit Free Press
Feature Story Justin Robinson is vice president of business attraction with the Detroit Regional Chamber

Israeli mobility innovators pitch at event hosted by Detroit Regional Chamber, PlanetM

Claire CharltonSaturday, September 15, 2018

Ford: Corktown plan aims to 'curate' mobility's future

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit
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Dearborn goes big on multimodal planning

Elizabeth ClarkFriday, September 07, 2018
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Robotics programs in Michigan can receive $3 million in grants

MJ GalbraithFriday, September 07, 2018
Feature Story The report was commissioned by the American Center for Mobility, led by Michigan State University, and supported by Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

Collaborative mobility study predicts job growth for some, decline for others

MJ GalbraithFriday, September 07, 2018

Subaru preps $48.2 million Michigan tech center

Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Source: Automotive News

3 Michigan Cities Among Most Innovative On Earth

Friday, August 24, 2018
Source: CBS Detroit

Ford Motor Co. to spend $740 million on Corktown campus

Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit

Mark Wahlberg wants to open car dealerships in Detroit

Monday, August 13, 2018

Duo Security's Dug Song wants to 'double down' on local ties, regionalism

Thursday, August 09, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
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5 strategies to engage mobility innovation

Claire CharltonFriday, August 03, 2018
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What is the Detroit Mobility Innovation Initiative?

Claire CharltonFriday, August 03, 2018
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Mobility Moments Podcast: Embedded at Mackinac Policy Conference with John McElroy

Claire CharltonFriday, August 03, 2018
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May Mobility joins communications pilot program with analytics company INRIX

MJ GalbraithFriday, August 03, 2018
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11 diverse companies make up Techstars Mobility class of 2018

MJ GalbraithFriday, August 03, 2018

$6 million grant helps engineer robotics hub in Southeast Michigan

Thursday, August 02, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business

Michigan brings its smart cities together for state-wide change

Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Source: Digital Trends

World Economoic Forum teams up with cities in Michigan and Ontario for seamless integrated mobility

World Economic ForumWednesday, July 25, 2018
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GM's new car-sharing program allows owners to rent their vehicles

Swapna KrishnaWednesday, July 25, 2018
Source: engadget.com

Ford creates ‘Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC’Strengthens global organization to accelerate progress, improve fitness

FordTuesday, July 24, 2018
Source: Business Wire
News Cobo Center will become an indoor/outdoor experience as part of the Detroit auto show in June 2020.

Detroit auto show looks to cast new light in move to June in 2020

Dustin WalshMonday, July 23, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
News Rendering of Spirit Plaza during June Detroit Auto Show

Transformational move announced for the North American International Auto ShowAims to deliver more robust opportunities for participating brands and attendees

Monday, July 23, 2018
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Mobility Moments Podcast: Embedded at the Mackinac Policy Conference with Don Butler, Ford Mobility

Claire CharltonMonday, July 16, 2018

How innovation helped save Detroit

Monday, July 16, 2018
Source: CNN Money
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Many steps keep autonomous vehicle testing safe

Other Voices Guest BlogSunday, July 15, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
Feature Story Pavan Agarwal is IP lawyer and partner at Foley & Lardner, LLP,

Computers on wheels: Intellectual property's role in connected and autonomous innovation

Claire CharltonFriday, July 13, 2018
Feature Story Gov. Rick Snyder met with auto CEOS in a private session prior to the Mackinac Policy Conference

High level talks on the agenda for automotive CEOs and Gov. Snyder

Claire CharltonFriday, July 13, 2018
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DDOT+ MoGo = easier Detroit travel

MJ GalbraithFriday, July 13, 2018

Autonomous car tech startups in Detroit pitching innovation

Fox 2 DetroitWednesday, July 11, 2018
Source: Detroit WJBK
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Why Michigan is the Midwest’s most improved startup community

Peter WilkinsTuesday, July 10, 2018
Source: venturebeat.com
News May Mobility is opening a Detroit location at 601 Franklin in the 600 Woodbridge Building, just east of the Renaissance Center.

Ann Arbor-based May Mobility opens Detroit office

Grace TurnerMonday, July 09, 2018
Source: dBusiness.com
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2019 Chevrolet Volt slashes recharging time by halfThose who plug in often will like 2019 Chevrolet Volt upgrades

Bengt HalvorsonMonday, July 02, 2018
Source: caranddriver.com

Ford, Volkswagen exploring potential of 'strategic alliance' together

Benjamin RavenFriday, June 29, 2018
Source: MLive

Amazon, Penske investments affirm state’s superior supply chain assets

Trevor FriedebergFriday, June 29, 2018
Source: MEDC
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Kroger to bring driverless cars to grocery delivery

Lauren HirschThursday, June 28, 2018
Source: CNBC.com
News Attendants will orient first-time riders in the initial rollout.

Autonomous shuttles launch service for Bedrock in downtown DetroitMay Mobility will shuttle Bedrock employees in driverless vehicles

Robin TunyanTuesday, June 26, 2018
Source: Curbed Detroit

American Center for Mobility establishes partnership with international proving grounds, harmonizes

Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Source: The American Center for Mobility
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May Mobility is deploying self-driving vehicles now, starting in Detroit

Joann MullerTuesday, June 26, 2018
Source: Forbes
News PolySync, a company that promises safer mobility, demonstrates 'DriveKit' during a mobility summit held at American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti Township, June 14, 2018. DriveKit controls steering, braking and accelerator systems. It also allows

Test center gives glimpse into world of autonomous vehicles

Dana AfanaThursday, June 21, 2018
Source: MLive
News A panel discussion at the Meeting of the Minds summit.

Meeting of the Minds summit examines challenges, opportunities in Michigan's mobility industry

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 20, 2018
News Ford Motor Co. is testing autonomous features using Fusions. It wants to put fully autonomous vehicles on the market by 2021.

New coalition to focus on mobility's impact on U.S. workforce

Annalise FrankWednesday, June 20, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
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10 Best Tech Startups in Michigan

The Tech TribuneTuesday, June 19, 2018
News An artist spray paints a canvas at the historic, 105-year old Michigan Central train station prior to a Ford Motor Company press conference to formally announce their plans to renovate the building and turn it and Detroit’s Cor

Ford is betting big on DetroitAmazon isn't saving Detroit, but Ford could

Matt BurnsTuesday, June 19, 2018
Source: Techcrunch.com
News Techstars Startup Week Detroit runs June 18-22 in downtown Detroit and several neighborhoods.

Techstars Startup Week Detroit spreads its wings in its 3rd year

Crain's Detroit BusinessMonday, June 18, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business

Ford to remake Detroit's most famous ruin

Peter Valdes-DapenaMonday, June 18, 2018
Source: CNN Money
News Ford envisions the restoration of the main lobby in Michigan Central Station as a community gathering spot including a variety of local retail and restaurants offerings.

Ford starts revealing plans for Michigan Central Station and CorktownThe lobby will be open this weekend

Robin RunyanMonday, June 18, 2018
Source: Curbed Detroit
Feature Story Michele Mueller is senior project manager for CAV at MDOT

Understanding our connected and autonomous present

Patrick DunnFriday, June 15, 2018
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Predictions for Michigan’s automobility industry is focus of MICHauto Roundtable

Claire CharltonFriday, June 15, 2018
News Matthew Moroun announces Monday morning that his family has sold the Michigan Central Station in Detroit to Ford Motor Co.

Moroun confirms Detroit train station sold to Ford: 'Blue Oval will adorn the building'

Chad LivengoodMonday, June 11, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
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MICHauto And Top Automotive Leaders Meet With Legislators To Discuss Key Issues

Megan LasleyMonday, June 11, 2018
Source: The Detroit Regional Chamber
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Mobility takes center stage at Detroit Startup Week

Monday, June 11, 2018
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Michigan listened first to attract STEAM professionals with "Choose Michigan"

Claire CharltonFriday, June 08, 2018
News Derq Inc. used a $80,000 grant from PlanetM to install smart technology in downtown Detroit at the busy intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Randolph Street.

Mobility startups can tap up to $1 million for road, facility testing in Michigan

Annalise FrankWednesday, June 06, 2018

C2ER recognizes excellence in economic development community

The Detroit Regional ChamberWednesday, June 06, 2018
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