Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other state officials
have issued a “mobility challenge” designed to
attract new automotive technology for display
and use during the 2020 North American
International Auto Show in Detroit.
The $5 million initiative was announced
Wednesday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s
Mackinac Policy Conference.
Whitmer says Michigan must keep an eye on
building “smart infrastructure” because the
“future is nearer than we think.”
The idea is to showcase Michigan’s autonomous
vehicle technology at the auto show, not only
at the Cobo Center but by providing innovative
transportation options for travel between the
show and the airport, hotels and restaurants. A
request for proposals was released Wednesday.
State officials expect some companies responding
will seek incentives while others will not.
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