TRANSFORMING THE MOTOR CITY INTO THE ARSENAL OF MOBILITY - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 567

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This episode of Autoline After Hours features Trevor Pawl, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer, discussing the state's transformation into a mobility hub. Pawl highlights Michigan's significant investment and job creation in the automotive sector despite industry disruption, emphasizing the state's role in autonomous, connected, shared, and electric vehicle development. The discussion touches on initiatives like the Detroit Smart Parking Lab and the "road of the future" corridor. Challenges such as EV charging infrastructure, cold weather range anxiety, and the need for equitable rollout of new technologies are also addressed. The panel also delves into the ongoing federal investigations into Tesla's Autopilot system, the risks associated with connected vehicle data privacy, and the introduction of new affordable performance vehicles like the Nissan Z and Toyota GR86. The conversation underscores the rapid pace of change in the automotive industry and the complexities of navigating this transition.