Welcome to the
Global Epicenter of Mobility

The Detroit Region – with its rich history of automotive design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise – is the place to innovate, design, and build the next generation of mobility.

GEM Initiatives

GEM Central

GEM Central

Mobility Acceleration & Innovation

Mobility Acceleration & Innovation

Proving & Testing

Testing & Proving

Supply Chain Transformation Center

Supply Chain Transformation Center

Site Readiness

Site Readiness

Talent Transformation

Talent Transformation

GET TO KNOW GEM

#1 State

For Connected Vehicles

U.S. DOT-Funded Operational Deployments with 500 miles of Connected & Autonomous Roadways in Michigan

86,544

Engineers & Technicians

Detroit Ranks #2 for Total Engineers & Technicians, along with Ranking #2 for Talent Density in 2022

$13.2 Billion

Auto R&D Annually

67.4% of the National Total is Invested in Michigan, 2020

latest mobility news and insights

GEM’s DEI Work: Transformational Inclusive Change

GEM’s DEI Work: Transformational Inclusive Change

The eyes of the world are on Detroit and our region as we lead the charge in mobility innovation, The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) initiative is about moving beyond the status quo and instead, doing transformational work that will have a positive impact on...

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Disability Pride Month: Embracing Inclusion in Mobility

Disability Pride Month: Embracing Inclusion in Mobility

Celebrated every July and building on the intersectionality and allyship with the LGBTQIA+ community from Pride month in June, Disability Pride Month is a growing movement across the globe to share and explore stories and resources on disability inclusion across...

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To learn more, contact:

Christine Roeder

Executive Vice President
Global Epicenter of Mobility