Five companies have been selected to offer autonomous vehicle services to the public during the show as part of the $5.4 million NAIAS 2020 Michigan Mobility Challenge.
The four gas-pump-like electric vehicle charging stations at Detroit’s Beacon Park are more than just a convenience for the region’s electric vehicle owners.
Many local employers have recently hired employees who were once students taking guided tours of their manufacturing facilities for the annual Manufacturing Day event.
After joining the TechStars Detroit business accelerator in July, Vinnie Delgado says his company will be moving to Detroit for good.
Mobility entrepreneurship is growing in Michigan. But what do these startups need for success? We talk with Emily Heintz, founder and managing director of EntryPoint about economic development, sustainability, and inclusion in Michigan's high-tech mobility ecosystem.
Aerotronic's drone will gather information that can be crucial in helping energy companies to prevent power outages, with support from a $50,000 PlanetM grant.
The Ford City:One Challenge is engaging individuals and challenging entrepreneurs to spark positive mobility change in Detroit. We talked with Aniela Kuzon, founder and global lead for Ford City:One Innovation to learn about this program's impact in other cities in North America, and what we changes we can expect here in Detroit.
In Southwest Detroit, Girl Scouts are building confidence in STEM through immersive programs like robotics. We spent time with three young robot programmers and talked with Telva McGruder, General Motors engineer and chair of the board of directors at Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, to get the bigger picture.
Students will have an opportunity to discover careers in mobility, manufacturing, and many other industries at the massive career fair.
The nationwide Manufacturing Day movement encourages manufacturers to open their doors to high school students for a day, introducing them to what a career in manufacturing entails and hopefully piquing their interest.
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