MICHauto News

• Detroit can seal the deal with a mobility institute

      By: Howard Lovy May 4, 2018 When investor Chris Thomas, co-founder Detroit Mobility Lab talks about mobility, he’s referring to autonomous vehicles. But he’s also talking about the technology’s potential to move people forward in their careers. And, along …

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• Michigan automakers pave way for city of tomorrow

      By: James Amend February 5, 2018 The city of tomorrow, where public, private and shared mobility services are interconnected to more efficiently and sustainably move people and goods, lies years down the road, but Detroit automakers already are …

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• Predictions for Michigan’s automobility industry is focus of MICHauto Roundtable

      By: Claire Charlton June 15, 2018 Seasoned automotive journalist and 2018 Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame inductee John McElroy opened the MICHauto’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference roundtable event with a dynamic presentation kicked off by a bold statement: the future …

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• Condor Detroit launches “month to month” car subscription service in metro Detroit

      March 27, 2018 Condor Detroit, a Detroit-based car sharing startup, aims to bring flexibility and convenience to daily drivers, offering month-to-month car subscriptions with no long-term commitment. Founded by metro Detroit native Tarun Kajeepeta, the service features a …

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• Carefully-planned mobility makes transportation accessible for all

      By: Sarah Rigg August 3, 2018 Electric scooters and bike shares increasingly are offering up alternatives for short trips in Detroit’s urban center. For workers, shoppers, or visitors, MoGo and Bird create affordable last-mile solutions to supplement public transportation and private vehicle …

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• Ubimobility helps French startup set up shop in Michigan

      By: Greg Tasker May 30, 2018 Earlier this year, NAVYA, a French company specializing in autonomous electric vehicles, began manufacturing driverless shuttle buses at a plant in Saline, a small town outside of Ann Arbor. The French company …

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• Connected: Industry experts share ‘Smart Cities’ insight at WCC symposium

    May 30, 2018 “Seek creative collusions of opportunity.” That was the advice Ford Motor Company’s Vice President of Research and Chief Technology Officer Ken Washington gave attendees at the Smart Cities symposium at Washtenaw Community College on April 6. …

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• Lyft plans permanent hub in Detroit

  By: Kurt Nagl May 29, 2018 Lyft is planning to consolidate its Detroit operations and open a new permanent location in the city as part of a $100 million nationwide investment by the San Francisco-based ride-sharing company. The new office …

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