Detroit is the Motor City and as a result, change is speeding toward us fast. We are witnessing a historic shift toward electric vehicles.
There is no doubt this rapid technological change will impact change the lives of many. Some jobs will go away, but many will also be created.
One example of where we are seeing growth can be found at Factory Zero, General Motors’ first dedicated EV assembly plant, where there are currently about 700 workers. At full capacity, it will employ more than 2,000. That may happen as soon as next year.
“The state leadership is thinking ahead of many other states, so I’m happy and proud to see this,” said Dr. Weisong Shi, an Associate Dean at the Wayne State University College of Engineering and a Computer Scientist.
He says Michigan’s Office of Mobility, created by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, may give the Motor City a big advantage as it works to coordinate between companies, educators and other stakeholders to bring business here as we shift not just to electric, but also autonomous vehicles.
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