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CARMERA in Toyko

Carmera, Toyota working together to help autonomous vehicles see every road faster and easier

One of the best parts of having autonomous vehicles on the open road is the confidence drivers will enjoy in their safety and the ease of transportation. To get there, it takes companies such as Carmera, which makes real-time, high-definition maps for use in mobility applications.

Mobility Moments Podcast: SXSW 2019 with Komal Doshi, Seun Phillips, and Justin Robinson

Michigan was a destination at SXSW 2019, from official programming at Michigan House, to Michigan Mobility Day, and a strong presence at SXSW Job Market. Learn how Komal Doshi from Ann Arbor SPARK, Seun Phillips from PlanetM, and Justin Robinson from the Detroit Regional Partnership shared Michigan’s mobility story in Austin.

Jim Tobin delivers keynote at MICHauto Annual Meeting
Jim Tobin: Driving the future of Michigan mobility requires collaboration

“A car doesn’t use technology; a car is technology,” said Jim Tobin, chief marketing officer and president of Magna Asia and Magna International in his keynote address at MICHauto’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at the Detroit Athletic Club.

Strong industry support makes Michigan “easy choice” for Trillium Secure

Connecting to Michigan business support organizations Ann Arbor SPARK and MEDC made all the difference to international cybersecurity firm Trillium Secure. Learn how these connections helped Trillium find the perfect fit in growing mobility hub Ann Arbor.

Michigan is Automobility was released on March 26, with a by-the-numbers look at Michigan's automotive ecosystem strength.
Future technologies at the core of Michigan is Automobility report

On March 26, MICHauto released the Michigan is Automobility report. The report features a by-the-numbers look at Michigan’s substantial footprint in the automotive ecosystem. Learn how future technology is the heartbeat of this report, and what that means to Michigan’s strength in the mobility industry.

During expansion, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation worked with DENSO to attract and train talent for new mobility products.
Getting in on the act: 3 companies joining the rush for Michigan mobility investment

Connected and autonomous vehicle production is in the works at Michigan-based manufacturers and suppliers. Our experts share the inside story on what major expansion announcements mean for our next-generation mobility ecosystem.

The great transformation: From analog to digital, Detroit Regional Partnership leads new business

In the 130-plus year history of the automobile, the Detroit region has been a leader in the global industry. As the shift to electrification and autonomous control begins, Southeast Michigan is poised to keep and attract manufacturers and suppliers in this new era of transportation.

Student teams win big at Lear Innovation Challenge

Solutions for shared mobility challenges was the topic for the Lear Student Innovation Challenge, an annual team-based college pitch competition. Learn how mentorship, teamwork and real-world problem solving kept students and industry experts busy.

Macomb Community College is building talent for the mobility workforce with a variety of degrees and certificates.
Multi-skilled mobility technicians cultivated at community college

A good living, especially in the mobility sector, does not necessarily require a university degree. We dig in to how one community college prepares forward-thinking tech minds for a career in mobility.

Detroit in transit
The future of mobility in Detroit is more fixed route transit

For all the talk of the future of mobility taking root in Detroit, 91 percent of trips are still completed in private cars.

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