M-City Autonomous Vehicle Testing
Source: Ann Arbor SPARK

American Center for Mobility

Michigan is the preeminent location for mobility research and testing in the nation. We are the home of automakers and auto suppliers, along with entrepreneurs and innovators who are on the cutting edge of mobility technology.

  • 72% of North American automotive research and development takes place in Michigan.
  • 2,200 facilities conduct automotive research, design, engineering, testing, and validation in Michigan, along with 27 assembly plants.
  • 96 of the top 100 automotive suppliers to North America have a presence in Michigan and 60 of them are headquartered here.

The Detroit Aerotropolis region is at the heart of it all. We are home to the American Center for Mobility (ACM), a unique, purpose-built facility focused on testing, validation, and self-certification of connected and automated vehicles. The ACM features more than 500-acres and multiple test environments adjacent to the historic Willow Run Airport.

Key features of the testing environment include:

Track Environments

      • 1.5 Mile 55mph Interurban Arterial
      • 2.4 Mile 50mph – 65mph ACM Freeway Loop
        • 40mph Willow Run Bypass Tunnel
        • On Ramp / 1A / 1B Off Ramp
      • 0.75 Mile 55mph Planet M Blvd
      • 6 lane x 6 lane Intersection
      • 6.35 User Defined Pad
      • Parking Lot Test Area

 Engineering Support

      • Test Plan Development
      • Test Report Development
      • Drivers
      • Technicians

 Equipment Support

      • EV Chargers (up to 30 A may be available)
      • Fuel – Unleaded / Diesel
      • (3) Escort/Interaction Vehicles
      • Euro NCAP Vehicle Target
      • Euro NCAP Pedestrian Targets
      • Softcar 360
      • 7 Lay-by areas
      • Trailer Support
      • Racelogic Base Station and Data Acquisition/Video/GPS RTK Equipment

The ACM allows companies to lease office space, garages, and other amenities to conduct testing and research. Testing can occur during all four seasons, day and night, in all weather conditions.

The American Center for Mobility is a joint initiative with the State of Michigan founded in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the University of Michigan, Business Leaders for Michigan, and Ann Arbor SPARK.

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