Michigan Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson attended the Detroit Auto Show to participate in panel discussions and see firsthand the new and innovative mobility technology on the showroom floor.

Watch our conversation with Justine on the showroom floor to hear more about her role, her time at the Auto Show, and her mobility goals for the state of Michigan.

Last week, the Battery Show, North America’s largest advanced battery gathering, returned to Michigan. The event brought together engineers, business leaders, and innovators to view groundbreaking products and supercharged solutions that will change the world we know.

2023

• Sept. 19-21: Thermal Management for EV/HEV USA
• Sept. 19-21: Advanced E-Motor Technologies USA
• Sept. 23: Drive Electric Livonia
• Sept. 26-27: MOVE America
• Oct. 10-11: Automotive Manufacturing Meetings
• Oct. 17-18: AutoTech: Electrification
• Oct. 19-20: Micromobility America
• Oct. 24-25: American Automotive Summit
• Nov. 8-9: Reuters Automotive USA 2023

Michigan Office Of Future Mobility And Electrification: Building An Advanced Ecosystem Of Environmentally-Conscious Transportation | Pule 2.0
Michigan’s Office Of Future Mobility And Electrification (OFME) is building a stronger state economy through safer, more equitable, and environmentally conscious transportation for all Michigan residents.

Detroit Auto Show Highlights Newest Electric Vehicle Technology | WILX 10
This year’s Detroit Auto Show showcased a bevy of EV and hybrid vehicles from major automakers including General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, highlighting the ongoing industry shift toward greener transportation options.

Testing Electric Vehicles at Detroit Auto Show | CBS Detroit
Watch CBS Detroit’s Terell Bailey give a firsthand look at the speed of some of the EVs at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, right from the passenger seat. Bailey visited the show’s interactive EV test drive area for a spin around the indoor concourse located in Huntington Place.

The Battery Show Novi Opens with Announcement to Move to Detroit with Expansion for 2024 |WLNS 6
The Battery Show, North America’s premier event focused on advanced batteries for electric vehicles and alternative energy, has already announced its 2024 event dates and location. The event will move to Huntington Place in Detroit, and be held next year between Oct. 7-10.

• Bamboo Detroit Mobility Founders Hour – Join a bimonthly, virtual meetup for founders and leaders of high-growth mobility startups to connect, share resources, and meet special guest speakers
• Detroit Smart Parking Lab (DSPL) – A physical parking structure that enables real-world testing of parking-related mobility technologies, logistics, and electric vehicle charging
• DriveElectric.gov – Information on all federal EV-related news and opportunities
• DOE Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding Opportunities – The latest notices and RFP opportunities for programs related to clean energy and lower carbon emissions
• The Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) – Provides grants and pilot-testing opportunities to companies focused on bringing emerging air travel technology solutions to market
• H2 Matchmaker – An online resource to help hydrogen suppliers and users identify stakeholders across the supply chain
• MICHauto – Organization that promotes, retains, and grows Michigan’s signature industry as the state’s only automotive and mobility cluster association
• MICHauto Automobility Asset Map – Shows nearly 250 locations that are active contributors to the industry, including OEMs, assembly plants, suppliers, proving grounds, entrepreneur resources, mobility projects, universities, and transportation hubs.
• Michigan Mobility Funding Platform – Test site deployments and real-world deployments
• Michigan STEM Forward Internships – A statewide program of the MEDC that aims to connect the brightest upcoming talent with innovative and growing companies throughout Michigan
• Michigan EGLE: Charge Up Michigan – Opportunity to apply for funding
• Mobility Makers – Community of professionals dedicated to sustainable mobility
• MotorCites National Heritage Area Events – A nonprofit corporation affiliated with the National Park Service that preserves, interprets, and promotes the region’s rich automotive and labor heritage
• Plug and Play Detroit – Resources for startups looking to reach OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers