U-M returns to AutoMobili-D at the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show

The University of Michigan will highlight transportation and mobility research as part of a joint exhibit showcasing the state of Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) schools, which include U-M, Wayne State University and Michigan State University.

The focus for U-M’s booth is safe, electric, connected and automated. The booth will feature Mcity, along with the U-M Electric Vehicle Center and the U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

Learn more below about transportation and mobility research that will be presented in U-M’s booth.

Wednesday, September 13th

Presentation TimePresentation TitleSpeaker(s)
9:00 – 11:00 AM ETDeploying CV2X Infrastructure on Highway I-275Dr. Gabor Orosz, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
Hao Wang, Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
11:00 – 1:00 PM ETWheelchair Safety and Automated VehiclesDr. Kathleen Klinich, Research Scientist, U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)
1:00 – 3:00 PM ETMcity 2.0 and the Mcity Safety Assessment ProgramDr. Henry Liu, Director, Mcity
3:00 – 5:00 PM ETUniversity of Michigan Mobility Leadership AvailabilityDr. Henry Liu, Director, Mcity
Dr. James Sayer, Director, U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)
Dr. Alan Taub, Director, Electric Vehicle Center

Thursday, September 14th

Presentation TimePresentation TitleSpeaker(s)
9:00 – 11:00 AM ETDriving Behavior/Charging Behavior and the Impact on the GridEric Wingfield, External Engagement Manager, U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)
Bryan White, Policy and Strategy Analyst, Utilidata
11:00 – 1:00 PM ETMichigan Traffic Crash FactsPatrick Bowman, Lead Statistician of the Center for the Management of Information for Safe and Sustainable Transportation (CMISST), U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)
1:00 – 3:00 PM ETPassFitDr. Beyoung-Keon (Daniel) Park, Associate Research Scientist, U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)
Dr. Hayoung Jung, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)