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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 Wins a Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant

GEM Wins a Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant

The Detroit Region Will Receive Over $52.2 Million With New GEM Coalition The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) coalition, led by the Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation, will receive approximately $52.2 million to transform the Detroit area’s legacy automotive...

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To learn more, contact:

Christine Roeder

Executive Vice President
Global Epicenter of Mobility