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Smart Mobility Today: AV, Robots, Maritime 4.0, Carbon Capture

DETROIT - This week’s show includes news about an AV traffic jam, robots working in nursing homes, something called maritime 4.0, tech-driven law enforcement headaches, plus a new innovation that pulls CO2 right out of the air. Previously on Smart Mobility Today, stories included news about EVs, AI and horse health, a mobile power grid,

By |2022-07-11T12:51:00-04:00July 11th, 2022|ESD|

Software Developer Providing EV, AV Course Material To Wayne State

DETROIT—Amesite Inc., the artificial intelligence software developer, announced that it will now offer six-week certification courses through Wayne State University on autonomous vehicle technologies, data science, electric vehicle technologies, mobility as a service, and programming for autonomous systems. “We chose to partner with Amesite because they offer the most advanced online learning platform in the

By |2021-02-05T16:19:12-05:00February 5th, 2021|ESD, Software|

AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM

DETROIT - Now in its fourth year, AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM serves as the global stage for startups to showcase innovations and new technology, while networking with those who are moving mobility forward. PlanetM is offering numerous opportunities to get involved at this year’s show, including: Startup Exhibit Space – Highlight your latest technology innovations in

By |2020-02-13T15:48:06-05:00February 13th, 2020|Entrepreneurs, Mobility|

Study: Federal Mandates For Connected Vehicles Could Save 44,000 Lives Each Year

ANN ARBOR - Up to 8.1 million car crashes and 44,000 deaths could be prevented if the federal government mandated connected vehicle technology now, rather than waiting even three years to develop and evaluate competing technologies. That's according to a new analysis by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. The research shows the extent

By |2018-03-08T14:49:08-05:00March 8th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, IoT|

What’s The Regulatory Environment For Autonomous Vehicles?

ROYAL OAK - What’s the regulatory environment for Autonomous Vehicles? Audi is rolling out a Level 3 capable vehicle this year, making us closer to cars that can drive us home. But we have no federal regulations - other than those that require a steering wheel and brakes - on the books. State regulations are

By |2018-03-06T13:55:27-05:00March 6th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Ann Arbor Autonomous Vehicle Company Raises $11.5 Million From Venture Capitalists

ANN ARBOR — May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company seeking to replace existing transportation systems with self-driving micro-shuttles, announced that BMW i Ventures and Toyota AI Ventures have joined its investor-base, co-leading an $11.5 million round of seed funding. The company said the funding will allow it to launch new deployments across the country. Other

By |2018-02-28T09:27:38-05:00February 28th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Entrepreneurs|

MCity Director Peng Explains The University Of Michigan Autonomous Vehicles Test Track

ROYAL OAK - MCity Director Huei Peng comes on M2 TechCast to talk about the recent good news that 42 companies will invest $150,000 each over the next three years to keep the Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Laboratory operational. MCity provides a living laboratory for all member companies to come in and perfect. Also 11

By |2018-02-25T14:32:39-05:00February 25th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

11 Companies Invest $11 Million In Mcity To Develop Connected, Autonomous Vehicles

ANN ARBOR - Eleven companies are investing a total of $11 million in the second phase of industry funding for Mcity, the University of Michigan-led public-private R&D initiative leading the transformation to connected and automated mobility. Industry's continuing interest reflects Mcity's success in building an ecosystem of companies committed to the center's mission to accelerate

By |2017-11-01T19:41:36-04:00November 1st, 2017|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles|

The Amazing Growth Of Crossovers, GM Stock Price, Autonomous Vehicle Hype

ROYAL OAK - The amazing shift in the American market from passenger cars to the crossover vehicles - today’s station wagon - is explained by auto guru David Cole. He also updates the listening audience on autonomous vehicle development and the five levels - where you can go to sleep in the back seat and

By |2017-10-24T21:27:48-04:00October 24th, 2017|Autonomous Vehicles, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|