Transportation

An opening event for the new electric vehicle and battery lab at Washtenaw Community College.

WCC opens new electric vehicle and battery lab to expand mobility education offerings

Building on its long-term commitment to mobility education, Washtenaw Community College has unveiled a new electric vehicle and battery laboratory.

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TORC Robotics' new facility in Ann Arbor Township.
Self-driving truck company opens $5.6 million Ann Arbor Twp. facility, creating 500 local jobs

TORC Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a leader in autonomous truck technology, has announced the opening of a new facility in Ann Arbor Township.

A Michigan Technological University booth at Safe Demo Day at the American Center for Mobility.
American Center for Mobility’s Demo Day highlights new tech, expanded facility scope

On June 6, Safe Demo Day at Ypsilanti Township's American Center for Mobility showcased the latest developments at the state-of-the-art testing facility, ranging from new technologies to an expansion of ACM's scope.

Event helps autistic children and adults get used to the airport environment and boarding experience.
On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight

To help autistic people and their families manage  these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.

A child tests a toy car in the Mobilab exhibit at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
Kids invited to build and test toy vehicles in traveling exhibit at Ann Arbor museum

From now until April, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is welcoming visitors of all ages to a new traveling exhibit called Mobilab.

Eastern Market.
Ann Arbor company joins challenge to support greener operations at Detroit’s Eastern Market

Ann Arbor-based software startup Interplai has been announced as one of 10 semi-finalists chosen to receive a share of $3 million to participate in the Toyota Mobility Foundation’s Sustainable Cities Challenge Detroit. 

Harriet Street in Ypsilanti will receive improvements thanks to a new grant.
Ypsi’s Southside to get improved pedestrian infrastructure with new grant

Ypsilanti city officials have been receiving complaints of speeding along Harriet and Hawkins streets in the city's Southside neighborhood for years, but a new grant will help them address that.

EAVX employee Corbin Fleming-Dittenber demonstrates the versatility and customization of a Ford eTransit upfit with Masterack products and VX technology.
Ypsi Township company develops smart truck tech, plans Ann Arbor expansion

If you've ever wondered how work crews can safely leave large fleets of trucks laden with tools on site overnight, the answer might involve Ypsilanti Township-based EAVX.

Blake Transit Center in Ann Arbor.
Transit and pedestrian improvements in Ann Arbor receive $400,000 in state grants

The state of Michigan has awarded a total of $400,000 in grants to support transit- and pedestrian-oriented improvements on Fourth Avenue in Ann Arbor near Blake Transit Center. 

A Ford Mach E electric vehicle at Washtenaw Community College.
$5,000 in electric vehicle career training available through new Washtenaw County program

Washtenaw Community College in partnership with Michigan Works! Southeast is offering students new opportunities to gain skills and education for careers in mobility and electric vehicles.

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