ICYMI: Michigan Brings Home $70 Million in Federal Funding to Accelerate Global Transition to Electric Vehicles and Achieve Clean Energy Goals

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Feb. 1, 2024
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ICYMI: Michigan Brings Home $70 Million in Federal Funding to Accelerate Global Transition to Electric Vehicles and Achieve Clean Energy Goals

Five Michigan-based initiatives selected to receive funding to develop innovative and equitable clean mobility options for electric vehicles

LANSING, Mich.— Michigan continues to take full advantage of the federal funding made available through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and its support from members of the Michigan congressional delegation, with the state recently bringing home more than $70 million in grants to support the transition to electric vehicles (EV). Michigan leads the nation in federal clean energy jobs and investments, and the latest announcements keep the state on track to achieve an even brighter, cleaner, and more prosperous future. 

"Michigan's expertise in automotive manufacturing put the world on wheels and today we are seeing that same innovation shine through as we remain at the forefront of developing cutting-edge EV technologies," said Zachary Kolodin, chief infrastructure officer and director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office. “The funding we received today is not just an investment in EVs and sustainable transportation—it’s an investment in our automotive industry and good-paying middle-class jobs. Thank you to President Biden and our representatives in Washington for helping to make these important projects possible.”

• The U.S. Department of Energy has selected a Southfield-based project to receive a $60 million grant for research and development focused on EV batteries and charging systems. The U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium LCC is a collaboration between General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., and Stellantis N.V. It will focus on developing advanced technologies that will boost the performance and manufacturing capabilities of batteries.
• Western Michigan University and Ricardo Inc. in Van Buren Township will receive $3.2 million and $5 million respectively to develop innovative and clean options for advanced integrated on-board charging systems. 
•  MAHLE Powertrain LLC in Plymouth will receive $3.5 million to develop sustainable materials for hydrogen combustion engines.
•  The University of Michigan will receive $1 million to support research and development of novel lightweight materials for EVs.

The awards are part of more than $131 million allocated by the Biden Administration to fund the development of innovative and equitable clean mobility options, alleviating supply chain concerns for EV batteries, and increasing EV drive range. More details about the projects can be found here.

Michigan has secured more than $150 million through Charge Up Michigan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to support the transition to EVs.

For more information about the Michigan Infrastructure Office, please visit www.michigan.gov/whitmer/issues/michigan-infrastructure-office.

ABOUT THE MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICE
The Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO) is responsible for organizing and executing Governor Whitmer’s vision for infrastructure, coordinating across state government, marshaling resources, and partnering with local officials, federal partners, and outside stakeholders to ensure resources sent to Michigan through BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), are used efficiently and effectively.