The Road To 2030
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Detroit Redefined
The Global Epicenter of Mobility's "Detroit Redefined" video showcases what exactly mobility means for the Detroit Region, how the industry is evolving, and how the Detroit Region is leading this transformation. Hear from GEM partners Meaghan Kennedy, Founder of...
XPONENTIAL Conference in Detroit Showcases Autonomous Capabilities in Aerial, Ground, and Maritime Platforms
The XPONENTIAL 2026 conference took place at Detroit’s Huntington Place during the week of May 11. Organized by Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the conference brought together companies, researchers, government agencies, and mobility...
The Regional Advantage: How Collaboration Is Accelerating Mobility Innovation
Across the mobility landscape, a pattern is becoming increasingly clear: innovation does not scale in isolation. Instead, it scales through connection between companies and communities, between researchers and operators and between public and private partners who want...
Why GEM is Building ‘Trusted Connectors’ Across the Region’s Advanced Mobility Ecosystem
The Detroit region’s advanced mobility industry is nuanced and multi-faceted, making it difficult to access and navigate for those on the outside looking in. Stakeholders across the region ranging from community organizations and nonprofits to professional...
Kubota partnering with Agtonomy to bring AI-driven autonomous tech to specialty crop growers
$5.6M autonomous truck engineering hub opens near Ann Arbor
Magna Unveils Autonomous Delivery Vehicle in Detroit
Magna to Offer Drive Hyperion-Compatible ECUs and Tier-1 Integration Services for NVIDIA DRIVE AV
NVIDIA Adds Magna to ADAS Roster
Bosch commissions its new Michigan electrolyzer and boosts scalable hydrogen economy with cryopump breakthrough
How Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) Powered the Rise of LARA
The Detroit Region has long been the global hub of mobility innovation. Today, that legacy continues through bold founders, breakthrough technologies, and a deeply interconnected ecosystem working together to move ideas from inspiration to impact. One powerful example...
Redefining Mobility: Why Mobility Innovation Now Lives at the Intersection of Technology and Infrastructure
For generations, mobility was defined by what we could see and touch. Cars, trucks, buses, trains, ships, and airplanes were the symbols of progress, freedom, and economic growth. When people talked about moving goods or traveling from one place to another, the focus...
Vehicles of The Future: Bernard Swiecki Of Detroit Regional Partnership On Leading Edge Technologies That Are Making Cars & Trucks Smarter, Safer, and More Sustainable
Originally published by Authority Magazine As a part of our series about “Vehicles Of The Future: Leading Edge Technologies That Are Making Cars & Trucks Smarter, Safer, and More Sustainable” we had the pleasure of interviewing Bernard Swiecki. Bernard Swiecki is...
Jeannine Gant of The Detroit Regional Partnership On How We Can Increase Women’s Engagement in Leadership and Management
Originally published by Authority Magazine As a part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jeannine Gant. Jeannine Gant serves as the Mobility Engagement Officer for the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), housed at the Detroit Regional Partnership,...
GM outlines $4 billion plan to expand production of gas trucks and SUVs
Stellantis to Invest $13 Billion to Grow in the United States
GM to invest $4 billion in its U.S. manufacturing plants
Tier 1 supplier Astemo Americas to open new regional headquarters in Michigan
The Road to 2030: The Automotive Industry as a Driver of Innovation in Mobility
For more than a century, the automotive industry has been a pointed symbol of America’s industrial strength. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the Detroit Region, the birthplace of mass automobile production and a global hub for manufacturing, engineering and...
Building the Mobility Workforce of the Future
Across the country, communities are grappling with a shared challenge: technology is evolving faster than traditional education and training systems can keep up with. New mobility solutions, electrification, autonomy, and data-driven services are transforming how work...
Global Epicenter of Mobility Sets the Table for 2026 with Launch of New Podcast
‘The Mobility Table’ Will Foster Connectivity and Share Knowledge from Across the Detroit Mobility Ecosystem DETROIT, January 26, 2026 – The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature initiative created by the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) to foster the...
Establishing the Michigan Geologic Hydrogen Exploration and Preparedness Initiative
Embattled battery maker abandons automotive, shifts to trains and defense
Road to 2030: Software-Defined Solutions Drive Mobility Innovation
At its core, software is simply a sequence of ones and zeroes. Yet the way in which these binary codes are combined is transforming the very foundation of how vehicles operate and perform. As software becomes increasingly centralized to the operation of modern...
Israel’s Argus Cyber Security Opens Automotive Testing Lab in Metro Detroit
Michigan Wins Nearly 200 High-Wage, High-Tech Jobs from European Company Expleo
General Motors, Stellantis Unveil Plans to Elevate Driving Experience
Tier 1 supplier Astemo Americas to open new regional headquarters in Michigan
2025 GEM Annual Video
GEM 2025 Annual Report
Road to 2030: Power Electronics and Thermal Systems anticipated to increase by more than 680%
Introduction: The path to electrification continues despite the overarching sentiment that innovation and manufacturing in that space is facing setbacks. However, to continue the electrification of mobility technologies, many additional advances need to be made to...
Automotive Thermal Management Market Size to Exceed USD 154.46 Bn by 2032
BorgWarner Secures eHeater Contracts for Hybrid Applications With Two Major Global OEMs
TI Fluid Systems opens new Michigan facility for development of thermal management systems
U-M awarded up to $7.5M to bring heat-tolerant semiconductors from lab to fab
GEM Success Story: WeaveGrid
GEM Success Story: Kettering
GEM Success Story: IonDynamics
GEM Success Story: JouleLabs
Destination: Detroit
The Detroit region has become a hub for intelligent conversations and strategic planning discussions for business leaders and decision-makers.
The Road to 2030: Continued electrification will see higher demand for e-motor innovation
You encounter electric motors (E-Motors) everywhere in your daily life. From your car to your phone and even your toothbrush, E-Motors work to make your life easier, more efficient and more sustainable. While E-Motors range from tiny to immense, the Road to 2030...
Lucid Currently Developing Rare-Earth-Free Motors, CEO Says
Collins Aerospace Goes Bigger with Megawatt Motor
On the road to decarbonization: Schaeffler presents e-motors with outputs of up to 315 kW
BorgWarner Secures Four New Electric Motor Projects with Three Major Chinese OEMs
Uncrewed Triple Challenge: Michigan’s Next-Generation Drone Competition
The Detroit Mobility Industry’s Shift Toward an Innovation Ecosystem
GEM initiatives contribute positively to the change, through relationship building efforts Some of the most important work we do at GEM involves working with our partners to nurture business relationships throughout the region. By connecting organizations in Southeast...
The Road to 2030: Evolving propulsion batteries will help contribute to a sustainable mobility industry
Batteries have been around for hundreds of years, powering everything from watches to cars. However, they are currently a major focal point for innovation in the mobility industry. New chemistries and technologies enable electric and hybrid vehicles to drive, sail,...
What Could Detroit’s $3M Global Challenge Mean for a Hydrogen-Powered Future?
EV Battery Recycling Facility to Open at Detroit Gateway Industrial Center
Michigan Wins New Advanced Manufacturing Center from Global Green Energy, Metals, & Technology Company Fortescue
University of Michigan Board Approves Project to Expand EV Battery Research
GM Joins Ford on Announcing Breakthrough Battery Tech
Global Epicenter of Mobility Launches Road to 2030 Initiative
DETROIT, June 9, 2025 – The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), has launched the Road to 2030 – a bold effort to identify forward-looking insights around the technologies and sectors…
Creating Connections and Expanding the Lane
How GEM is helping Detroit’s mobility ecosystem grow through new relationships, shared insight, and expanded access You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” At GEM, we believe it’s both — and something more. In a complex,...
Toyota/BMW Hydrogen Fuel Cell Collaboration
The Road to 2030: Hydrogen fuel cell technology adoption shows exponential growth opportunity in the next five years
Introduction Hydrogen fuel cell technology has been viewed as a viable mobility technology since before it was used to put astronauts on the moon during the Apollo 11 venture. The relevance of this technology has only increased since then, particularly over the past...
U of M Releases Hydrogen Framework and Demand Research
Axios: Detroit is exploring hydrogen as a clean fossil fuel alternative
Governor’s Office MachH2 Announcement
Breaking Barriers: How Detroit’s Entrepreneur in Residence Program Fuels Startup Success
The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program at Wayne State University eliminates barriers for tech startups particularly in the mobility sector.
2024 GEM Annual Video
Unlocking New Career Paths: How job seekers can leverage soft skills to break into the mobility industry
Fundamental skills and competencies needed for workers to succeed are still very much the same in the mobility industry.
Future Mobility Technology Study Video
SMT Automation: Resilience and Rapid Growth in the Mobility Sector
“The message is clear for entrepreneurs in Michigan,” says Marco Santana. “There are a lot of opportunities to have a business and to learn something new. We can do anything here, and there’s a lot of support to do it.”
GEM 2024 Annual Report Brochure
Support, Collaboration and “Hustle” Highlight the Draw of the Detroit Region’s Mobility Hub
The Global Epicenter of Mobility celebrated its 2024 Annual Meeting on October 21 to highlight the successes of the past year.
Global Epicenter of Mobility Drives Positive Impact on Detroit Region; Securing Mobility Industry Investment, Growth in 2024
The Global Epicenter of Mobility celebrates its second year achievements at annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 21
Battery Show in Detroit: The Right Event at the Right Time in the Perfect Place for Battery Innovation
This week, Detroit is excited to welcome the Battery Show North America to Huntington Place. The annual event, which always provides a fascinating forum for industry leaders and start-ups to discuss battery design and manufacturing innovations, as well as forecasts...
Fuel-Cell Future: GM-Piston Automotive Deal Puts Hydrogen at the Heart of Regional Mobility Growth
Earlier this month, the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership, published its Future Mobility Technology Study (FMTS).
GEM Future Technology Mobility Study Info Sheet
Global Epicenter of Mobility Research Identifies Advanced Mobility Technologies with Strongest Growth Potential
GEM study outlines the seven advanced mobility technologies with the strongest mid-term growth potential (to 2030) in Southeast Michigan.
The Southeast Michigan Grants Coalition (SEMGC) Announces Board of Directors Appointments
The Southeast Michigan Grants Coalition (SEMGC) Announces Board of Directors Appointments
No Speed Bumps on the Detroit Region’s Mobility Transformation
As the Detroit Region turns the page on a tumultuous 2023, the outlook for 2024 brings many reasons for optimism. The U.S. economy appears to be headed for a “soft landing” that has eluded many industrialized countries around the world. Consumers and businesses...
Understanding the Mobility Ecosystem
Introduction There’s an incredible project revving up in the Motor City. A little over a year ago, in September of 2022, a coalition of regional organizations won a $52 million grant from the federal government. Known as the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), the...
Executive Summary: Mobility Landscape Study for The Detroit Region
Executive Summary: Mobility Landscape Study For The Detroit Region
The shift from traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to Electric Vehicles (EVs) is a pivotal moment for the Detroit region. The Detroit Region has a great deal at stake, given its robust automotive industry presence. However, specialization in automotive does...
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Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network
Testing & Proving
Supply Chain Transformation Center (STC)
Site Readiness
Talent Transformation
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...