Michigan is poised to remain a leader in transportation technology thanks to its legacy of long-standing relationships with key U.S. automakers, according to a new article from Newsweek . “For years U.S. automakers have been putting lots of money into developing digital technology, ranging from drivetrains and batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) to a broad range of hardware and software connecting cars to the internet and to make them self-driving,” says Jake Lingeman, author of the article. “Increasingly that money is being invested close to U.S. automaking’s ancestral home.” The article covers the contributions Ford Motor Company, Stellantis and General Motors (GM) have made to make Michigan an integral part of their mobility and software engineering advancements. Automakers Invest in Future Success Ford has focused funding in the downtown Detroit area with the creation of the Michigan Central Innovation District. The company bought the historic Michigan Central Train Station in 2018 to act as an anchor for the 30-acre campus to act as a hub for talent, mobility innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, affordable housing, small business opportunities and community engagement. Google, who recently joined the project, will work with Ford to help develop the future of mobility in Michigan. “This […]
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