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North American Policy Summit at American Center for Mobility — MBS 2026

American Center for Mobility tapped as day-one host site for acclaimed CAR Management Briefing Seminars

Ypsilanti Township, Mic. ---June 9, 2026 --- The American Center for Mobility (ACM), a 500-acre campus and test track located at the historic Willow Run site near Ann Arbor, Michigan, and focused on safe, sustainable, and secure advances in mobility technology, is pleased to announce it will be the host site for day one of the 2026 acclaimed Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) held annually by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). The three-day MBS takes place June 15 - June 17. The June 15 session will be held at ACM; the June 16 session will be at the Mariott Eagle Crest Resort in Ypsilanti; and the June 17 session for CAR partners will be at the organization’s Ann Arbor office.

American Center for Mobility to serve as sole North American stop for CharIN’s global Testival event June 2-4

05/26/26

ACM serves as the sole North American host for CharIN's global Testival June 2–4, bringing international EV charging interoperability testing to the historic Willow Run campus near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

ACM receives Economic Impact Award at Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting

American Center for Mobility receives Economic Impact Award at Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual meeting

05/20/26

ACM receives the 2026 Economic Impact Award from Ann Arbor SPARK, recognized for driving regional growth as a 500-acre mobility technology campus at the historic Willow Run site in Ypsilanti Township.

ACM Demo Day, Chevy Bolt with APS Labs and NextCar branding on the test track with a soft target pedestrian.

Capturing the energy of ACM’s Demo Day

05/04/26

The American Center for Mobility was buzzing with tech talk, EV energy, roadway infrastructure, ADAS testing and autonomous vehicle (AV) action at ACM’s annual Demo Day on April 28, 2026. Kicking off with a welcome to the nearly 100 industry guests and a recap of ACM’s positive momentum (especially in recent years), the day reflected the ecosystem of leaders…

American Center for Mobility reflects on major successes as outgoing CEO heads to SAE International

04/22/26

Search for a new CEO is underway to guide American Center for Mobility to the next generation of mobility. Ypsilanti Township, Mich., April 22, 2026: The American Center for Mobility (ACM), a 500-acre campus and test track located at the historic Willow Run site…

Where the Future of Mobility is Tested

03/31/26

Some of the most consequential testing in the global transportation industry is happening right now at the American Center for Mobility’s 500 acre campus in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, and much of it happens behind the scenes. As ACM marks 10 years since breaking ground, the nonprofit mobility and

Why Dynamic Cybersecurity Matters

03/28/26

As vehicles become more software defined, connected, and automated, cybersecurity can no longer be treated as a static exercise performed only in a lab. A new Cybersecurity Insights Brief from the American Center for Mobility and Drivesec explains why dynamic cybersecurity validation is becoming inc

Motmot team members testing hydrant-based deployment of their autonomous underwater robot within a controlled water distribution system at ACM.

Motmot Advances Autonomous Underwater Robotics at American Center for Mobility (ACM)

02/20/26

Motmot is advancing its Autonomous Underwater Robot (AUR) platform through a phased validation program within ACM’s water distribution infrastructure. Motmot’s mission is to advance communities through smart infrastructure technology. The company equips municipalities with “eyes and ears” to help th

New Michigan mobility grant opportunities now available for testing at ACM

02/04/26

The Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification has opened applications for 2026 Real World Deployment and Test Site grants through the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform. These grant programs are designed to support mobility and transportation innovation projects across the state of Mich

ACM CEO Reuben Sarkar and Drivesec President Giuseppe Faranda

American Center for Mobility and Drivesec Sign MOU to Bring Weseth® Cybersecurity to Willow Run

11/13/25

Ypsilanti, MI — November 13, 2025 The American Center for Mobility (ACM) and Drivesec are partnering to make practical cybersecurity learning more accessible for mobility product teams. Under a new Memorandum of Understanding, the organizations will jointly promote and market Drivesec’s Weseth® plat

Electric car and charger with title of the report from VicOne

EVSE Cybersecurity: Threat Landscape and the Road Ahead

11/06/25

Electric vehicle charging is now part of critical infrastructure. Securing it protects drivers, supports the grid, and keeps public spaces safe. A new in-depth report, EVSE Cybersecurity: Threat Landscape and the Road Ahead, maps today’s attack surface and explains what it takes to build stronger ch

Data-Driven ADS Testing at ACM Showcases Real On-Road Scenarios

10/13/25

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) hosted a focused advanced driver assistance and automated driving (ADS/ADAS) testing and demonstration program for delegates from the City of Detroit, Detroit City Airport, AECOM, and UMTRI. The session spotlighted how ACM turns on-road challenges into controll

ACM ChargeX Prescribed Testing Program (PTP) Outcomes Report

08/28/25

ACM hosted CharIN North America May 2025 Testival during May 13-14, 2025, utilizing its EV testbed facility as testing grounds and conference center. This event introduced the most comprehensive version of the ChargeX PTP to date, spanning two full days of testing with a fully gamified format, expan

ACM and QualityLogic = a Path to Better EV Compatibility

08/19/25

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) is a global testing center dedicated to advancing safe, sustainable, and secure automotive mobility technologies. As a collaborative hub open to private industry, start-ups, government, standards bodies, and academia, ACM provides comprehensive testin

American Center for Mobility Partners with VicOne and Block Harbor on Cybersecurity

06/24/25

The American Center for Mobility (ACM), VicOne, and Block Harbor to jointly offer security services around EV Charging Media Contact: Reuben Sarkar, reuben.sarkar@acmwillowrun.org, 734.223.9010 For Immediate Release: Detroit, MI (June 17, 2025) –  The American Center for Mobility, VicOne, and B

Real World Application of Technologies Unlocking Safe Autonomy at Scale

03/04/25

The commercial deployment of autonomous systems has been slower and more challenging than anticipated, even in select cities with weather conditions favorable for autonomous driving. Many robotaxi programs have been scaled back, delayed, or canceled, while L2+ passenger vehicles remain largely confi

EV Charging & Interoperability Testing ACCELERATES with the opening of EV Basecamp at the American Center for Mobility

11/19/24

Automotive OEMs, charging station manufacturers and other industry experts collaborating to address EV charging reliability and operability [YPSILANTI, Mich., November 19, 2024] – The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has announced the official opening of the EV Charging & Inter

Cars Powering Detroit's Electric Grid! The Vehicle-to-Grid Forum to Feature Standards-Based V2G Demonstrations

10/02/24

Three-day conference plus demos in Detroit to help drive the future of V2G in the U.S. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Could this be the end of grid outages? The reality of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologies holds tremendous potential for modernizing and harden

American Center for Mobility Welcomes Michigan Technological University as new Engineering Services Provider

09/05/24

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological University to partner on engineering services at its 500-acre proving ground for advancing safe, sustainable, and secure technologies in Ypsilanti, MI. For Immediate Release: Ypsilanti Township, MI September 5

Detroit ADS Pilot Safety Testing to Commence at American Center for Mobility

05/01/24

YPSILANTI, MI / May 1st, 2024 The Detroit Automated Driving Systems (ADS) shuttle pilot has entered a new stage of safety testing at the American Center for Mobility (ACM). Since the beginning of March 2024, ACM has launched a month-long safety testing program with May Mobility, a leader in the deve

The American Center for Mobility's Demo Days Event

04/19/24

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) is gearing up for its Demo Days on May 8 & 9, 2024, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This premier event will spotlight the newest advancements in mobility technologies, emphasizing cybersecurity, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), connected and autonomous ve

3rd V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum 2024

04/19/24

Don’t miss out on the 3rd edition of the V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum April 30 – May 2, 2024 in San Diego. This event is a gathering of leading industry figures, working groups, utility experts, and more, engaging in substantive conversations centered on the effective

WeaveGrid Kicks Off Partnership with American Center for Mobility to Test EV-Grid Integration Software

03/21/24

San Francisco & Ypsilanti – March 20, 2024 – WeaveGrid, a leading software company enabling the rapid integration of electric vehicles (EV) with the electric grid, today announced it was partnering with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to test its innovative software with real-world EVs an

American Center for Mobility Secures $2.9 Million Grant for Advanced EV Charger Testing

01/30/24

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has been awarded a significant grant to bolster the United States’ electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This initiative, backed by a $2.9 million grant from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, aims to enhance and expand the EV charger

First-of-its-kind System Intends to Deliver Charging Ecosystem Players a Centralized Hub for Ongoing Compatibility Testing for the EV Industry

01/08/24

YPSILANTI, Mich., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IBM, Terbine and the American Center for Mobility (ACM) today announced the establishment of an industry-wide open-source platform to provide interoperability testing for vehicle and charger manufacturers, charging network operators and others who

CharIN and American Center for Mobility Join Forces to Champion EV Charging Interoperability

10/17/23

Both EV industry leaders will support charging standard testing to provide a seamless charging experience for drivers in North America [YPSILANTI, Mich., October 2, 2023] /PRNewswire/ — To support rapid vehicle electrification, the Charging Interface Initiative Inc. (CharI

Forum to Examine Key Advances and Opportunities for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Charging in the U.S

10/11/23

Focus is on business models, technology advances, standards and case studies for optimizing V2G deployments To help the industry achieve the full potential of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), the second V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum, October 17-19, 2023 in Detroit will convene top industry

American Center for Mobility Named Winner of RACER’s Edge Award

08/14/23

Award is for Visionary Reuse of Former Willow Run Manufacturing Complex in Ypsilanti Township, Mich. “The American Center for Mobility is an international resource, bringing together the top minds in automotive research and development to plan, develop, test and assess the technologies that will pow

ACM + Block Harbor = Cybersecurity

08/01/23

Block Harbor joins American Center Mobility as their Executive-in-Residence for mobility cybersecurity. Read 8.1.23 Press Release In March 2023, ACM released a new strategic plan to broaden their focus to advancing safe, sustainable, and secure mobility technologies. Through this partnership, ACM an

Join us at the 58th Annual CAR Management Briefing Seminars at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, MI!

07/06/23

This year CAR MBS has an extensive agenda tackling the theme, Confronting the Challenges of Automotive’s Future. On Wednesday 8.2.23 Reuben Sarkar will be discussing the future of EV Charging and the importance of EV Interoperability. Attendees will get four days of insightful content from the robus

A BRIGHT FUTURE REQUIRES A STRONG FOUNDATION

05/17/23

The software-defined vehicle (i.e. the computerized car) requires new foundations in technology as well as education and workforce development. The American Center for Mobility Foundation, through its BUILD program and other activities, aims to provide access to advanced mobility technologies for de

Dr. Sushanta Das, ACM Technical Director, joined the 5GAA Conference in Seoul, South Korea from May 8-11.

05/15/23

“Dr. Das presented the ACM connected vehicle infrastructure and facility overview to 5GAA delegates during the 5GAA Networking and Community Building session held on May 09. Dr. Das highlighted ACM 5G, CV2X and digital infrastructure and its important role in the development, validation, and deploym

ACM helps support Distracted Driving Awareness Month with B.R.A.K.E.S. teen defensive driving program.

05/02/23

As Distracted Driving Awareness Month concludes, the importance of remaining focused behind the wheel will be emphasized from this past weekend, as the free national teen defensive driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) holds training sessions at the American

ACM was honored to host Jerry Wang Chairman of SAE Taipei Section and the delegation of Taiwan Automotive Research and Testing Center during the SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit April 18 – 20, 2023.

04/27/23

The SAE Taipei Section of Taiwan delegation, led by Jerry Wang, the 29th chairman and also Chairman of domestic Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), attended the U.S. for participating in the 2023 World Congress Experience (WCX), as well as promote ACES (Autonomous, Connected,

Join the first IEEE International Conference on Mobility: Operations, Services and Technologies (MOST). May 17-19, 2023, in Detroit. ACM's Technical Director, Sushanta Das will be a Panelist Speaker.

04/04/23

RSVP for the event here: https://lnkd.in/djrmGAQn The program agenda can be found here: https://lnkd.in/djrmGAQn #MOST23 #IEEE #Humanity #Global #innovation #teamwork #eyetriplee #mobilityinnovators #advancingtechnology

HARMAN and American Center for Mobility (ACM) Announce Strategic Collaboration at MWC 2023, Evaluating Road-Ready Connectivity Products to Enhance Road Safety

02/27/23

“Making best-in-class infrastructure widely available through partnerships for automakers to test in real-world test environments embodies our approach at ACM,” said Reuben Sarkar, President and CEO for ACM. “5G, V2X & MEC at ACM will enable validation of an expanding set of safety-critical use

ACM signs MOU with Ministry of Energy to launch new smart mobility think-tank

02/23/23

The American Center for Mobility (ACM), a premier global development center for advancing safe, sustainable, and secure mobility technologies, entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure(MOEI) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other parties last week

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging, the first annual V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum, February 28 – March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles

02/09/23

Use Discount Code “ACM” to receive 20% off registration. For full information and to register, visit https://www.v2gforum.com. V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum | February 28 – March 1, 2023, Los Angeles To help the industry achieve the promise of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging, the

Michigan Governor @GovWhitmer is a strong advocate for clean hydrogen and part of a bipartisan group of elected officials across the Midwest supporting #MachH2.

12/06/22

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer champions clean hydrogen as part of a bipartisan coalition of Midwest elected officials backing MachH2 to cut CO2 emissions, create jobs, and advance Michigan's clean energy goals.

ACM is an Alliance Member to the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen

11/09/22

ACM joins the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) as an alliance member, supporting efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and create clean energy jobs through deployment of clean hydrogen across the Midwest.

Automotive Testing Expo is the world’s leading international expo for every aspect of automotive testing, development and validation technologies, taking place every year in Detroit, Shanghai and Stuttgart.

10/27/22

In America, as elsewhere, Automotive Testing Expo is the leading event for the technologies and services in ADAS and autonomous vehicle testing, electric and hybrid powertrain testing, battery and range testing, EMI and NVH test and analysis and the full spectrum of test and validation technologies

Delta Demonstrates 400kW Solid State Transformer-based Extreme Fast EV Charger to Partners GM, DTE Energy, NextEnergy, Virginia Tech's CPES, American Center for Mobility and U.S. DOE

10/14/22

“We need to get to higher power charging so that EV owners get the best refueling experience and can get to where they are going faster.” said Reuben Sarkar ACM CEO, “Delta’s 400 kW extreme fast charger, enabled by ACM’s power infrastructure, is showcasing what the futu

2022 Detroit Auto Show, AutoMobili-D, ACM, BayoTech and 2024 Ford Mustang Reveal.

09/21/22

It all started four weeks ago… ACM’s Test Track & Smart Mobility campus is usually used for AV, Connected and Electric vehicle testing, but also utilized for product showcasing in video shoots. Several key ACM locations were used as backdrops for a new vehicle launch at the 2022 NAI

BayoTech Expands Distributed Hydrogen Network into Michigan in Partnership with American Center for Mobility

09/13/22

“Hydrogen is fueling the future of transportation. We congratulate ACM for being innovators in seeking out the infrastructure to support automotive OEMs’ fuel cell vehicle commercialization activities,” said Adam Penque, BayoTech’s SVP of Sales & Hydrogen Hubs. “We&

‘Mobility for All’ Comes to the American Center for Mobility

09/01/22

Test road named ‘Mobility4All Parkway’ in recognition of Toyota’s five-year anniversary of becoming ACM founding sponsor. YPSILANTI, Mich. (Aug. 24, 2022) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and the American Center for Mobility (ACM) today unveiled “Mobility4All Parkway” as the new name of a test ro

First-of-its-kind hydrogen hub planned at American Center for Mobility

08/22/22

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/manufacturing/american-center-mobility-get-hydrogen-hub   Click the below link to read the full Crain’s Detroit ACM & BayoTech article from Kurt Nagl. Crains Detroit 8.17.22 ACM “There’s a huge opportunity that hydrogen can play as a low carbo

Looking for Megawatt Power?

08/14/22

Finding Megawatt (MW) scale power tied to available real estate for siting projects can be challenging. There are sparse idle grid resources these days. The American Center for Mobility (ACM) is looking to make available up to 76 MW through our onsite power substation to tenants and projects that lo

Reuben Sarkar moderates Center for Automotive Research Panel at Management Briefing Seminar

08/09/22

 https://youtu.be/4nZ-jY41SmU Watch the full discussion of the 2022 CAR MBS “Tapping Intelligence to go from ADAS to Autonomous.”  ADAS, autonomous systems to serve different needs for different markets, executives say Tech companies, suppliers and automakers continue

Accelerating mobility & transportation for the future on the 500-acre historic Willow Run site in Ypsilanti, all at American Center for Mobility.

07/26/22

Join the MEDC “Michigan Opportunity” and guest Angela Flood, Director of Business Planning and Economic Development, American Center for Mobility (ACM) and our host Ed Clemente as she virtually walks through this historic site, and how it could be the key to the future of mobility. They

The Washington Post reports on the Electric Motor City

07/20/22

Electric vehicles are here. The journey ahead may be a jolt. The mass adoption of electric vehicles will change everything we know about automobiles – from driving them to repairing them. But the shift will be bumpy. Our entire culture around cars is transforming to one with fewer moving parts, almo

June 21st Special Edition of the Mobility Meetup

06/22/22

  Bosch Automated Valet Parking Learn More MICHauto, the MEDC’s Office of Future Mobility & Electrification and Plug & Play host the June Mobility Meetup at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab welcoming over 135 guests and eight live Demonstrations. Smart Parking Technologies are defini

ACM June 2022 Mobility Connect Newsletter

06/03/22

Catch up on the latest news from the American Center for Mobility in the June 2022 Mobility Connect newsletter! [hashbar_btn btn_text=”READ THE NEWSLETTER ” btn_link=”https://mailchi.mp/acmwillowrun/newsletter-mobility-connect-june2022″ target=”_blank” btn_style=

DSPL – Persistence Pays Off

05/27/22

https://beyondbosch.libsyn.com/detroit-smart-parking-lab Click the link above to listen… When 30% of urban traffic is due to looking for a parking spot, there is an opportunity for improvement. In this episode, we talk about Mobility Solutions and infrastructure around a special project called

American Center for Mobility welcomes Jim Walker as Senior Vice President of Operations.

05/26/22

American Center for Mobility welcomes Jim Walker as Senior Vice President of Operations. Jim will help to drive the next phase of business growth for ACM, managing operational activities, and implementation of strategic corporate initiatives. “As the American Center for Mobility continues its

American Center for Mobility Success Story: Detroit Regional Partnership Video

05/10/22

The American Center for Mobility and community partners worked together with the Detroit Regional Partnership to highlight why Detroit and the SE Michigan region is a gravity center and the best place to locate businesses related to sustainable transportation, mobility, and technology innovation.

PARKING AND MOBILITY EXECS MEET AT DETROIT SMART PARKING LAB TO COLLABORATE ON INDUSTRY INITIATIVES

04/11/22

Pictured left to right: John Good, Ford; Stephanie Miello, Ford; Shawn Conrad, CAE, IPMI; Dave Onorato, CAPP, IPMI & Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh; Bryan Martin, Ford; Michael Drow, CAPP, Parking Revenue Recovery Services; Dawn Thompson, ACM; Kevin Mull, Bosch; Sean Nelson, City of Detr

ACM March 2022 Mobility Connect Updates

03/23/22

Find out what is happening at the American Center for Mobility in March 2022. Announcements, News, Events and Track updates: LINK

Auto-ISAC Partners with GRIMM for First of Its Kind Automotive Security Training Program

03/22/22

Auto-ISAC Partners with GRIMM for First of Its Kind Automotive Security Training Program The innovative partnership will pilot test a training curriculum of best practices to leverage solutions and address infrastructure and automotive cybersecurity risks March 22, 2022 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Tim

BUILD-TO-SUIT WHERE TRANSPORTATION INNOVATION HAPPENS EVERY DAY

03/21/22

American Center for Mobility Innovation & Technology Campus What better place to locate an automotive R&D facility than where innovation happens every single day, at the American Center of Mobility (ACM) on the historic Willow Run site in Ypsilanti. Positioned in the center of SE Michigan’s

State of Michigan Announces Grants to Create a More Accessible and Electrified Mobility Future in Michigan

03/17/22

Funding will enable real-world testing of mobility solutions at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab LANSING, Mich. March 17, 2022 – The state of Michigan announced today two Michigan Mobility Funding Platform grants, which will enable enhanced real-world testing of mobility solutions. Mobility companies A

Successful Demonstration of the "Autonomous Street Sweeper" at ACM in Ypsilanti, Michigan

02/08/22

On January 18, 2022, Michigan USA, AMZ Sachsen and its partners Faun Viatec GmbH from Grimma (DE) and New Eagle (US) took part in a milestone meeting of the “Autonomous Street Sweeper” project – the first demonstration drive of the street sweeper – at the American Center for

Test Strategies for Adaptive Beam Headlights

01/28/22

Adaptive driving beam headlights (ADB) are set to be approved for use on American roads in 2023 as a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The ACM powered by Intertek team is adept in supporting ADB test procedures with industry best practices. Revisit these practices in this past Webi

ACM Mobility Connect Updates: January 2022

01/20/22

View the January 2022 ACM Mobility Connect Update, featuring webinars, CAV technology highlights, insights, services and job opportunities from the American Center for Mobility.

INNOVATION: Automated Electric Vehicle Charging at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab

01/19/22

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to soar, use cases focused on where, when, and how automated fleets and vehicles will charge themselves are being explored. One charging option is to adapt automated parking opportunities into automated charging opportunities. Companies like HEVO, are no

AMERICAN CENTER FOR MOBILITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD APPOINTMENT: GLENN STEVENS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MICHAUTO

01/10/22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ypsilanti, Mich. January 10, 2022 – The American Center for Mobility (ACM) announces new Board of Director appointment to Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHauto and Detroit Regional Chamber’s vice president of automotive and mobility initiatives. “Glenn’s contribut

American Center for Mobility Celebrates 4 Years

12/13/21

The American Center for Mobility continues to build on a legacy of innovation at the historic Willow Run site celebrating four years since opening one of the largest Smart Mobility Test Centers in the world. ACM continues to provide a safe and neutral platform where mobility companies convene to tes

ACM Mobility Connect Updates: December 2021

12/13/21

View the December 2021 ACM Mobility Connect Update, featuring webinars, CAV technology highlights, insights, services and job opportunities from the American Center for Mobility.

Enterprise Tests Autonomous Parking at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab

11/30/21

Imagine you’re running late for a flight and know that the difference between making it on board or not is how long the line is at the rental car return. It’s a busy day for travel and countless people will be returning their cars today, but when you get to the parking garage there’s no…

Michigan Mobility Connect: Smart Parking

11/29/21

Join us on December 14, 2021, starting at 11:00 a.m. ET as we gather technology experts working on smart parking technologies. Smart Parking examines ways to improve customer experiences and the efficient movement of vehicles and goods in defined spaces through connected and autonomous vehicle feat

ACM Mobility Connect Updates: November 2021

11/19/21

View the November 2021 ACM Mobility Connect Update, featuring webinars, CAV technology highlights, insights, services and job opportunities from the American Center for Mobility.

American Center for Mobility Requests Industry Input on Future Expansion

11/17/21

As the mobility industry and mobility technologies have matured, the American Center for Mobility has seen an increased demand for onsite facilities. As we look to grow the ACM Innovation and Technology Campus, we want to know how the mobility industry wants to engage. We welcome you to join us in t

Toyota Expands Commitment to American Center for Mobility with New $6M Investment

11/10/21

Founding ACM Investor signs five-year lease for all-new vehicle lab and office workspace Plans for increased use of testing facilities to develop advanced driver assist systems YPSILANTI, Mich., November 10, 2021 – Toyota is expanding its commitment to the American Center for Mobility (ACM) with a n

ACM Hosts Cross Country Electrified Race Stopover Event

11/02/21

On October 31, 2021 Charge Across America set out on a historic 10-day race and docuseries following five electric vehicle race teams, racing from Brooklyn to LA with the goal of demystifying and proving that EV range anxiety can be overcome. ACM was proud to host the teams on their first stop Mond

DOE Announces Nearly $200 Million to Reduce Emissions From Cars and Trucks

11/01/21

Vice President Kamala Harris joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm in New York today to announce the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $199 million to fund 25 projects aimed at putting cleaner cars and trucks on America’s roads. Exciting news for the ongoing electrification

Foresight Automotive Announces Roadshow at American Center for Mobility

10/19/21

Come learn about Foresight’s latest ADAS and Autonomous Driving technological developments and experience their demos first-hand at their Detroit-area roadshow hosted at the American Center for Mobility, November 1-3, 2021. Innovations from Foresight include: Unique auto-calibration capabiliti

ACM Mobility Connect Updates: October 2021

10/19/21

View the October 2021 ACM Mobility Connect Update, featuring webinars, CAV technology highlights, insights, services and job opportunities from the American Center for Mobility.

American Center for Mobility Introduces New Off-Road Course

10/18/21

Daimler Trucks North America’s financial support and extensive knowledge of work truck operations facilitated the creation of an all-new off-road course within the American Center for Mobility test center. This off-road course will be used to replicate extreme vocational environments, includin

Perrone Robotics Announces Open House at American Center for Mobility

10/11/21

Perrone Robotics, a leading provider of fully automated vehicle technology and turnkey vehicle solutions will be holding an Open House at the American Center for Mobility on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, starting at 2:30pm. Perrone Robotics is offering the unique opportunity to get a sneak peek into

Daimler Trucks North America Announces Partnership with American Center for Mobility

10/05/21

Portland, Ore. – October 4, 2021 – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced a three-year, $3 million partnership with the American Center for Mobility (ACM). DTNA will use ACM’s facility in suburban Detroit to provide its customers and dealers the opportunity to experience the company’s l

Motor Bella Panel Session

09/17/21

Join American Center for Mobility at #MotorBella Tuesday, September 21 at 4:00 pm in the Event Center to discuss Mobility Trends of the Next Decade. Joined by Navigant, Escalent, Google and GPR. #futuremobility #acmwillowrun #motorbella

Join ACM at Motor Bella 2021, Tuesday 9/21/21

09/17/21

Join ACM at Motor Bella 2021 on Tuesday, September 21 at M1 Concourse in Pontiac. Visit the AUTOMOBILI-D Tent, Booth #101 to connect with the ACM team about the Willow Run mobility test center.

Join ACM at Motor Bella 2021, Wednesday 9/22/21

09/17/21

Join ACM at Motor Bella 2021 on Wednesday, September 22 at M1 Concourse in Pontiac. Visit the AUTOMOBILI-D Tent, Booth #101 to connect with the ACM team about the Willow Run mobility test center.

DestinationACM! Fall 2021

09/17/21

ACM and VSI Labs partner once again in the DestinationACM! journey from Minnesota to Michigan, showcasing new CAV tech along the way, followed by in-person demonstrations & insights with industry SME’s. Take advantage of your global team while they are in Detroit for the Motor Bella auto show an

ACM announces departure of COO Mark Chaput; ACM onsite activities increase, and team continues to grow.

09/10/21

YPSILANTI, MICH / As ACM continues to grow, reporting July as the largest revenue month in ACM history, Chief Operating Officer Mark Chaput announces his departure to pursue a new opportunity. Mark Chaput joined ACM as VP of Construction and Infrastructure in January of 2017 serving as a consultant

GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology Kicks off School Year by Unveiling Autonomous Shuttles and Signing Lease Agreement with American Center for Mobility

09/03/21

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 YPSILANTI, Mich. – In an effort to highlight its commitment to technology, Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology announced plans to deploy autonomous shuttles this school year and to open a new research and development space at the Amer

WEBINAR: A Scenario Generation Toolbox for Accelerating AV Development and Validation at ACM

08/10/21

COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 – 1:00 PM EST Scenario generation is essential for testing and evaluation of automated vehicles (AVs), but how to generate realistic and trustworthy scenarios efficiently has been an open question. To address this challenge the University of

Detroit Smart Parking Lab opens in September for real-world automated and EV charging testing

08/05/21

Ford, Bedrock, Bosch and State of Michigan create lab; Enterprise to conduct first lab project and American Center for Mobility to run daily operations Detroit Smart Parking Lab (DSPL) – hosted at Bedrock’s Assembly Lab – provides physical environment to simulate real-world scenari

ACM Mobility Connect Updates: July 2021

07/14/21

View the July 2021 ACM Mobility Connect Update, featuring webinars, CAV technology highlights, insights, services and job opportunities from the American Center for Mobility.

TADA Automated Street Sweeper

07/13/21

Current Situation Street sweepers are well-established, especially in urban areas and industrial or special transport sites such as airports. Yet, these vehicles have to be controlled by highly experienced staff, operating over 30 actuators. Also, in basic driving assistance systems, no sensors are

ACM CAMPUS CONTINUES GROWTH AS PERRONE ROBOTICS SOLIDIFIES RESIDENCY COMMITMENT

07/12/21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2021, Ypsilanti, Mich. – Perrone Robotics, a leading provider of fully automated vehicle technology and turnkey vehicle solutions, has solidified its commitment to develop an advanced automated vehicle (AV) test facility at the American Center for Mobility (ACM) in Yps

WEBINAR: Integrated CAV Test Equipment: Sync, Control, Measure & Monitor

07/12/21

WEBINAR JULY 21, 2021 AT 2:00 P.M. (ET): Educated and informed test teams work faster, more efficiently and have better results. This is the catalyst behind ACM’s webinar on Integrated CAV Test Equipment. ACM powered by Intertek and Humanetics have partnered together to help your test team lea

Michigan Mobility Connect: Summer 2021 ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

07/12/21

The American Center for Mobility and the State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility & Electrification have partnered together in this virtual event to highlight new activities in CAV technology and testing, and to shed light on challenges and solutions test engineers are working on. T

Michigan Mobility Connect

06/22/21

The American Center for Mobility and the State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility & Electrification have partnered together in this virtual event to highlight new activities in CAV technology and testing, and to shed light on challenges and solutions test engineers are working on. Though the

ACM HIGH-SPEED DATA TRANSFER: COMPETITIVE PRICING, UP TO 100 GIGABITS PER SECOND (Gbps)

06/02/21

Connected and autonomous vehicles can generate terabytes of data daily from individual vehicles and petabytes from even small fleets. To ingest that amount of data to a public or private cloud using Megabyte per second (Mbps) data upload speeds on traditional high-speed internet or ethernet, lacks t

US DOE Truck Platooning Research Grant Project: Live Virtual Event May 24, 2021

05/12/21

American Center for Mobility presents: Fuel-Efficient Platooning in Mixed Traffic Highway Environments Research In September 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a grant to the American Center for Mobility and a team of collaborative partners made up of organizations from defense, acade

April 15, 2021: ACM Announces Director of Mobility Technologies, Dhiren Verma, Ph.D

04/15/21

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) welcomes Dhiren Verma as the ACM Director of Mobility Technologies. Dhiren will lead the organization in understanding and meeting the technical requirements from the automotive, commercial vehicle, shared-use, UAV, telecommunications, data/cloud, and infrastru

AMERICAN CENTER FOR MOBILITY SIGNS MOU WITH HUMANETICS TO OFFER SOLUTIONS FOR TESTING ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE (ADAS) AND AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS (ADS)

04/14/21

Ypsilanti and Farmington Hills, MI, USA April 14, 2021 – Michigan companies American Center for Mobility (ACM) and Humanetics have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer Humanetics active safety test equipment for use by customers at the ACM Smart Mobility Test Center in Ypsilanti. Hum

IAB Standards Report 2021

03/30/21

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) Industry Advisory Board (IAB) Standards Committee began its effort through understanding and documenting the standards landscape by collecting details on all global standards efforts regarding Connected and Automated Vehicles, and Advanced Driver Assist Systems

ACM Industry Advisory Board Standards Committee: 2020 Report Review Webinar March 31, 2021 2:00 p.m. ET

03/29/21

Join the ACM Industry Advisory Board Standards Committee in review of the 2020 activities and results focused on the evaluation, testing and recommendations made to governing automotive standards bodies on Connected and Automated Vehicle technologies. Learn about their approach and results, ask ques

Peters, Stabenow Applaud $4.5 Million Federal Funding to Help Advance Michigan Technological University Automated Vehicle Research

03/12/21

March 11, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today welcomed $4,498,650 in federal funding awarded to the Michigan Technological University for self-driving vehicle research and development. The funding – awarded through the Department of Energy – will

Destination ACM Spring 2021

02/25/21

Drive: March 23 – 25 | Open House: March 26 The first of four planned in-field journeys from Minnesota to Michigan is set to kick off in just a few weeks. Follow along daily starting on March 23 as VSI ventures from Minnesota to Michigan gathering data and testing a complex CAV sensor sui

Autonomous Vehicle Technology Leader, Perrone Robotics is Expanding to ACM.

02/22/21

American Center for Mobility welcomes Perrone Robotics into the Michigan CAV ecosystem, made possible by CapStone Holdings, Inc. investment. “Perrone Robotics is a significant addition to our technology campus and smart mobility test center. The company is uniquely pos

The American Center for Mobility is proud to be supporting and attending MOVE America Virtual in March.

02/09/21

MOVE America is a free virtual event bringing together the people and companies redefining the transport tech industry in the US. With 18 themes over 2 days, MOVE America invites OEMs, transport operators, tech companies, energy giants, fleets, fast growing startups and policymakers to stay ahead of

DESTINATION ACM

01/27/21

Experience VSI’s Research Vehicles & American Center for Mobility Destination ACM will consist of a quarterly long-distance drive utilizing VSI’s research vehicles throughout 2021. Each drive will launch from VSI’s Minneapolis headquarters, following various driving routes to ACM, where testing

First license for AV testing software developed by U-M’s Mcity goes to American Center for Mobility

01/25/21

January 25, 2021, ANN ARBOR, Michigan—A unique new cloud-based operating system for testing connected or automated vehicles has for the first time been licensed for use beyond Mcity at the University of Michigan, where it was developed. The Mcity OS software, which lets researchers create and execut

Webinar: ACM & Mcity OS

01/25/21

The Mcity cloud-based Operating System is specifically built for creating and executing Connected and Automated Vehicle technical use case scenarios. Especially valuable when smart infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are involved, ACM is the first company to license and integ

ACM On-Demand Webinars

01/14/21

Every day at ACM’s Smart Mobility Test Center engineers from across the mobility spectrum work toward validating important emerging vehicle technologies. Much of what they do has never been done before, innovation happens on the scene. In the hopes of helping others and moving new tech forward, ACM

Validated: sibrtech Successfully Tests New Technology at ACM

01/14/21

sibrtech inc. Successfully Tests Its Smart Road Safety Technology Providing ‘Look Ahead’ Data for Oncoming Drivers PRESS RELEASE UPDATED: JAN 14, 2021 WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich., January 14, 2021 (Newswire.com) – More than any single factor, driver distraction, inatt

DOE Awards $2m to Collaborative to Develop Connected and Automated Vehicle Energy Optimization Technologies

10/21/20

Michigan Technological University (MTU), AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc. (AVL), Borg Warner (BW), Traffic Technology Services (TTS), American Center for Mobility (ACM) and Navistar (NAV) have been awarded a $2M DOE grant to collaborate on the development of new connected and automated vehicle contro

Department of Energy Announces More Than $7 Million In Funding For Efforts In Michigan To Protect Electric Grid From Cyber Attacks

10/09/20

Ypsilanti, Mich., October 10, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $7 million in funding for Michigan-based cybersecurity company, The Dream Team LLC (DTLLC) to develop a first-of-its-kind infrastructure that protects the electric grid from cyber-attacks on electric veh

FUSED AEB WITH THERMALCAN SAVE LIVES

09/21/20

A test summary for testing agencies, automotive manufactures and Tier 1 suppliers In July of 2020 FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) engaged VSI Labs (VSI) to test the world’s first fused automatic emergency braking (AEB) sensor suite, employing a thermal longwave infrared (LWIR) camera, a radar, a visible c

Interview with Reuben Sarkar – Sept 2020 Automotive Testing Technology International

09/10/20

Check out the September 2020 Automotive Testing Technology International interview with ACM, “New CEO Reuben Sarkar explains the vision for the American Center for Mobility as part of an ecosystem for connected and AV development.” Join writer Graham Heeps in a discussion with Reuben Sarka

Michigan Connected Corridor: Building on a Legacy of Innovation

08/19/20

From the Willow Run Expressway, to I-94, to one of the first dedicated connected and autonomous vehicle corridors. ACM is excited to build on the legacy of innovation as a testing partner on a revolutionary project connecting the cities of Ann Arbor and Detroit that will provide new mobility solutio

Cyber Research Firm GRIMM Co-Locates at ACM

07/13/20

ACM is excited to announce cyber research firm GRIMM will be co-locating at ACM to support automotive cybersecurity projects. This is GRIMM’s second location in Michigan enabling the expansion of GRIMM’s team into the heart of advanced transportation mobility testing and research. GRIMM moves i

Jeff Rupp Announces Retirement

07/02/20

After two years leading technology development at American Center for Mobility, Chief Technical Officer and Chief Safety Officer, Jeff Rupp has officially announced his career retirement starting July 2, 2020. Rupp started with ACM in May of 2018 with a focus on establishing a facility with world cl

2020 Middle Skill Workforce Report

06/26/20

ACM and the University of Michigan announce the release of Understanding the Middle Skills Workforce in the Connected and Automated Vehicle Sector report focused on middle skills needs in connected and autonomous vehicles workforce targeted in testing and infrastructure, funded by the Ralp

Why Cybersecurity is Crucial for Self-Driving Cars

06/16/20

When Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969, the 70-pound Apollo Guidance Computers in the LEM and command module each contained less than 4 KB of RAM and another 72 KB of ROM. A brand-new SUV, by contrast, contains several computers — among them an ECU, GPS, driver assist aids, an infotainm

ACM Smart City Test Center Re-Opens Outdoor Test Activities

05/11/20

The ACM Smart City Test Center re-opens outdoor test activities in alignment with CDC guidelines and the State of Michigan Executive Order 2020-77. To ensure the health and safety of ACM customers and employees, testing is limited to outdoor activities. Engineering services will also be available to

American Center for Mobility Names Reuben Sarkar President & CEO

04/27/20

Government and mobility technology leader appointed to take reigns of smart city test center  The American Center for Mobility (ACM) today announced that Reuben Sarkar has been selected as president and chief executive officer (CEO) following a national executive search. Sarkar will overse

Smart Car Road Testing 101

04/06/20

Autonomous driving technologies are revolutionizing America’s cars and highways, in an effort to give us greater safety, access and peace of mind than ever before. It’s also posing unique opportunities and challenges for our cities, which are beginning to rethink the streetscape and the infrastructu

AMERICAN CENTER FOR MOBILITY BREAKS GROUND ON NEW EVENT CENTER

02/27/20

ACM continues growth and development as companies seek unique space to showcase connected and autonomous vehicle technologies Ypsilanti, Mich., Feb. 27, 2020 – The American Center for Mobility (ACM) today announced the ground breaking of a new event center at its Willow Run site with a targeted goal

American Center for Mobility and AT&T Extend Collaboration

02/24/20

AT&T will serve as exclusive network provider for the Ypsilanti, Michigan Smart City Test Center through 2023 5G network will support advanced research into automated driving Ypsilanti, Mich. February 24, 2020 — American Center for Mobility (ACM) and AT&T are extending their colla

American Center for Mobility Kicks off Technology Park at Willow Run

01/21/20

Development builds legacy of innovation and elevates Michigan as a mobility technology leader The American Center for Mobility (ACM) today announced site-ready real estate equipped for development at ACM’s Technology Park at Willow Run. Space will provide opportunities for mobility companies to co-l

American Center for Mobility Launches Its Second Workforce Development Study

04/04/19

In collaboration with the Michigan Alliance for Greater Mobility Advancement (MAGMA), the American Center for Mobility (ACM) launches an additional study to better understand workforce needs in the mobility space, including curriculum development and training. The American Center for Mobility recent

AB Dynamics' robot number 1000 delivered to the American Center for Mobility

02/28/19

    In a major milestone for the UK-based manufacturer, AB Dynamics has delivered its 1000th robot system to the American Center for Mobility (ACM) – a national facility for connected and automated vehicle (CAV) research, testing, product development, validation and certification. T

Automated vehicles will create a shift in workforce demands

08/07/18

Despite concerns that a rise in automated vehicles (AVs) will displace significant numbers of truck drivers in the United States, only a modest number of truck driver jobs, if any, will be affected, according to a new report commissioned by the American Center for Mobility (ACM), led by Michigan Sta

American Center for Mobility establishes partnership with international proving grounds, harmonizes CAV testing protocols and best practices

06/26/18

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) recently announced a partnership with AstaZero AB (Sweden) and K-City (Republic of Korea) to establish globally harmonized approaches for the development of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) in test environments.

American Center for Mobility Partners with MSU, Texas A&M Transportation Institute on Workforce Study

02/12/18

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has commissioned a workforce study being undertaken by Michigan State University (MSU) and Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) to begin to understand and quantify impacts on today’s transportation jobs.

American Center for Mobility Open for Testing

12/13/17

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has opened its state-of- the-art proving grounds for testing this week, with Visteon Corporation and Toyota Research Institute on site to begin testing operations, and others scheduling for next week.

Visteon Partners with American Center for Mobility as Founding Member, Driving Development of Autonomous Vehicles

11/13/17

Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC), a leading automotive cockpit electronics supplier, is joining forces with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) in Southeast Michigan to support the development and testing of connected and automated transportation technologies.

Hyundai America Technical Center Invests $5 Million in American Center for Mobility

10/24/17

The Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) is entering into a long-term partnership with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to support the advancement of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology.