Companies have been pouring money into EV and battery production in the U.S. I comment on where EV sales are forecasted and what role ICE vehicles have to play. I also discuss the shift in self-driving vehicles from robotaxis to construction, agriculture, and long-range trucking. I also share my thoughts on the EV tax credit that is scheduled to be clarified by the IRS in March.
WATCH VIDEO: The Future of Mobility Rides on Michigan
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) recently partnered with CBS News to produce a short film for the Davos World Economic Forum that discusses the evolution of mobility in Michigan. The film launched in conjunction with the Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, considered to be the most high-profile creative forum engaging the world’s top political and business leaders.
Tips Help Motorists Prepare
DEARBORN, Mich., (February 2, 2023) — As arctic air continues to blast Michigan and with the weather forecast calling for some of the coldest temperatures of the year thus far, AAA is issuing a Michigan statewide Arctic Air Advisory.
LANSING, Mich. – As Michigan strengthens its position as the global capital of mobility and a leader in the electrification revolution, the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) works across state government, academia, and private industry to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem, including developing dynamic mobility and electrification policies and supporting the startup and scale-up of emerging technologies and businesses.
New law invests $150 million in Housing and Community Development Fund, $100 million in Revitalization and Placemaking Grants, $75 million in SmartZones, expands apprenticeships
LANSING, Mich – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Speaker of the House Joe Tate, and members of the Michigan Legislature to sign a bill into law that will invest in building affordable housing, revitalizing communities, and supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Cruise Industry Prepares for Strong Year as Americans Look to Set Sail
AAA Shares Top Trends and Destinations for 2023
DEARBORN, Mich., (January 25, 2023) — After nearly three years of challenges and uncertainty, cruise lines are gearing up for a strong year with travel demand rising and Americans eager to set sail. A new AAA survey finds 52% of U.S. adults are just as likely or more likely to consider taking a cruise vacation than they were before the pandemic.
DEARBORN, Jan. 11, 2023 – The planned retirement of an accomplished and respected longtime Ford executive is prompting a leadership change in the company’s regional organization that builds some of the industry’s most iconic and breakthrough vehicles.
State launches 40-stop tour seeking community input on high-speed internet investments
DETROIT, Mich. – Wednesday, the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) kicked off the MI Connected Future statewide listening tour aimed at collecting input from Michigan residents on how best to prioritize an estimated $1.6 billion the state will receive to deliver affordable, equitable and reliable high-speed internet service throughout the state.
January 11, 2023 Landmark Legislation to Ensure Long-Term Stability for National Heritage Areas Signed into Law
Last week, on January 5, 2023, President Biden signed the National Heritage Area Act (S.1942) into law. This action followed the December 22, 2022 passage of the legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives by a bi-partisan vote of 326-95, after the Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent two days earlier. It was one of the last bills passed in the 117th Congress.
