State of Michigan Announces Grants for Three Innovative Pilot Programs That Will Broaden Michigan’s Mobility Leadership Beyond the Automobile | Michigan Business
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It means future-proofing our roads and bridges, as well as ensuring that our alternate and last-mile mobility solutions can support the areas where we live, work, visit and play, said Lt. Evenergi will transition internal combustion engine school bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles with its BetterFleet program in Lansing and Grand Rapids. "The continued success of the MMFP grant program is critical to our mission of deploying the next generation of safe, efficient and sustainable mobility technologies that address the unique challenges of Michigans diverse population.Launched by the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the MMFP focuses on catalyzing and scaling mobility solutions that improve environmental sustainability by encouraging electric vehicle (EV) adoption and charging infrastructure buildout, increasing access to affordable and reliable transportation options, and modernizing existing transportation systems. We look forward to working with the MEDC and other partners to build the long-lasting bridge technology of the future, right here in Michigan.Workhorse Group, Inc. ($115,000 Western Michigan)While last-mile deliveries are critical to ensuring Americans receive the medical supplies and packages they need, they are also among the largest contributors to carbon emissions globally. Workhorse Group Inc. (Workhorse), a manufacturer of medium-duty commercial EVs, all-electric remotely piloted aircrafts and software-driven solutions, aims to connect communities and demonstrate new commercial pathways for carbon-free, on-demand and last-mile deliveries through one of the first ground and air projects of its kind in West Michigan.With the assistance of MMFP funding, Workhorse has partnered with key organizations, including Airspace Link and regional partners to deploy a combination of commercial EVs and all-electric small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) that will complete last-mile deliveries while reducing on-road miles, emissions, traffic, accidents and noise.