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Feature StoryThe 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 Galbraith Friday, 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 Charlton Friday, August 03, 2018
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What is the Detroit Mobility Innovation Initiative?

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

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

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

MJ Galbraith Friday, 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 Forum Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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GM's new car-sharing program allows owners to rent their vehicles

Swapna Krishna Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Source: engadget.com

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

Ford Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Source: Business Wire
NewsCobo 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 Walsh Monday, July 23, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
NewsRendering 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 Charlton Monday, 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 Blog Sunday, July 15, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
Feature StoryPavan Agarwal is IP lawyer and partner at Foley & Lardner, LLP,

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

Claire Charlton Friday, July 13, 2018
Feature StoryGov. 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 Charlton Friday, July 13, 2018
Feature StoryDetroit's MoGo bikes hare system

DDOT+ MoGo = easier Detroit travel

MJ Galbraith Friday, July 13, 2018

Autonomous car tech startups in Detroit pitching innovation

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

Peter Wilkins Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Source: venturebeat.com
NewsMay 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 Turner Monday, July 09, 2018
Source: dBusiness.com
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Derq Teaches Driverless Cars to Safely Navigate Busy Intersections

Sarah Schmid Stevenson Monday, July 09, 2018
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2019 Chevrolet Volt slashes recharging time by halfThose who plug in often will like 2019 Chevrolet Volt upgrades

Bengt Halvorson Monday, July 02, 2018
Source: caranddriver.com

Ford, Volkswagen exploring potential of 'strategic alliance' together

Benjamin Raven Friday, June 29, 2018
Source: MLive

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

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

Lauren Hirsch Thursday, June 28, 2018
Source: CNBC.com
NewsAttendants 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 Tunyan Tuesday, 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 Muller Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Source: Forbes
NewsPolySync, 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 Afana Thursday, June 21, 2018
Source: MLive
NewsA panel discussion at the Meeting of the Minds summit.

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

Sarah Rigg Wednesday, June 20, 2018
NewsFord 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 Frank Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
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10 Best Tech Startups in Michigan

The Tech Tribune Tuesday, June 19, 2018
NewsAn 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 Burns Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Source: Techcrunch.com
NewsTechstars 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 Business Monday, June 18, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business

Ford to remake Detroit's most famous ruin

Peter Valdes-Dapena Monday, June 18, 2018
Source: CNN Money
NewsFord 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 Runyan Monday, June 18, 2018
Source: Curbed Detroit
Feature StoryMichele Mueller is senior project manager for CAV at MDOT

Understanding our connected and autonomous present

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

Claire Charlton Friday, June 15, 2018
NewsMatthew 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 Livengood Monday, 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 Lasley Monday, 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 Charlton Friday, June 08, 2018
NewsDerq 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 Frank Wednesday, June 06, 2018

C2ER recognizes excellence in economic development community

The Detroit Regional Chamber Wednesday, June 06, 2018
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Michigan Mobility Challenge designed to address transportation gaps

Sarah Schmid Stevenson Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Source: Xconomy
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Morning view: Mackinac uncensored goes off the cuff on transit, Trump, roads and politics

The Detroit Regional Chamber Friday, June 01, 2018
NewsSelf-driving cars will change your life more than you can ever imagine

GM and Softbank are putting $3 billion into self-driving cars

Chris Isidore & Peter Valdes-Dapena Thursday, May 31, 2018
Source: CNN
NewsMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder announces the $8 million contest

The State Of Michigan Is offering $8 million to fund ideas to improve mobility

Jaclyn Trop Thursday, May 31, 2018
Source: Forbes
NewsWaymo is expanding its partnership with FCA by purchasing up to 62,000 additional Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans from the automaker.

Waymo to buy up to 62,000 FCA minivans to expand self-driving fleet

Larry P. Vellequette Thursday, May 31, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
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TED launches "Choose Michigan" campaign to showcase jobs and attract millennials

The Detroit Regional Chamber Thursday, May 31, 2018

Snyder, state leaders launch $8 Million Michigan Mobility ChallengeGrants will help create new transportation solutions for seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
NewsCollaboration between its entrepreneurial ecosystem and automotive establishment positions Michigan as ready to manage the mobility disruption — and create opportunity for emerging companies to grow.

How Michigan is driving mobility

Leslie D. Green Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business

Training Michigan's future workforce: With disruption comes opportunity

Kristen Bull Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Source: The Detroit Regional Chamber
NewsPlans are in the final stages for a permanent Lyft Hub in Detroit

Lyft plans permanent hub in Detroit

Kurt Nagl Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Source: Crains Detroit Business
NewsThe planned shuttle route

Mcity Driverless Shuttle to launch June 4 on North Campus

Nicole Casal Moore & Susan Carney Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Source: The University Record
News"Mobility" is a catch-all term encompassing electric and autonomous vehicles and other new modes of urban transportation like bike-sharing, ride-hailing or car-sharing programs, along with buses and trains.

Partnership aims to boost Detroit's stake in mobility

Ian Thibodeau Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Source: The Detroit News
NewsNovi-based Tata Technologies will move its headquarters and more than 150 employees into the top floor of this Albert Kahn-designed building at 6001 Cass Ave. in Detroit early next year.

Tata Technologies to move HQ, 150 workers from Novi to Detroit's TechTown

Kirk Pinho Friday, May 25, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
NewsSamantha Hoyt and Jarret Zablocki, members of Ford's Team Edison, work in the new offices at The Factory in Corktown.

Ford arrives in Corktown as train station deal set for June

Nora Naughton Thursday, May 24, 2018
Source: The Detroit News

Ford begins move into Corkown

Kirk Pinho Thursday, May 24, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business

Shaping the transportation frontierMichigan states claim as world leader in connected-vehicle testing

Brian O'Connor Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Source: MEDC
NewsClean Fuels Michigan Reports 29,000 jobs in the state are tied to clean-fuel vehicles.

Report: Clean fuels promote jobs, good health in Michigan

Jay Greene Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
NewsTechstars is now moving to WeWork Merchants Row to meet increasing needs

Techstars in Detroit outgrows Ford Field and is moving to WeWork

Matt Burns Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Source: Tech Crunch

Initiative looks to improve mobility for Detroit residents

AP News Saturday, May 19, 2018
Source: Associated Press
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