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from the Mcity Team
Mcity joins University of Michigan College of Engineering; new director appointed
Henry Liu, professor of civil and environmental engineering, research professor at the U-M Transportation Research Institute, and director of the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, becomes director of Mcity, effective Jan. 1. Liu comes on board as Mcity moves to the College of Engineering from U-M’s Office of the Vice President for Research. With the reorganization, two key players in advanced transportation and mobility research at the university are joining forces. 

Huei Peng creates lasting legacy at Mcity, builds center's global reputation as leader in mobility
Huei Peng, the Roger L. McCarthy Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is stepping down as director of Mcity, after nearly six years at the helm of U-M's public-private mobility research partnership. Under Peng's leadership, Mcity established a reputation as a premier research center dedicated to making transportation safer, greener, more equitable and more accessible. Mcity's success reflects Huei's leadership and the strong relationships he was instrumental in building with our industry partners.


New A2GO shuttle draws hundreds of riders, compiles strong safety record in first months
After nearly two months of operation, the A2GO Autonomous Shuttle is attracting more riders, compiling a strong safety record, and attracting more community interest in autonomous vehicle technology.  Mcity joined May Mobility and several other partners in October to launch A2GO. The free, on-demand autonomous shuttle service that connects the University of Michigan campus, Kerrytown, and the State Street Corridor in Ann Arbor. 
Partners in the News: Ford AVs to deliver 10,000 pounds of food to SW Detroit senior residents
Mcity Leadership Circle member Ford Motor Company, in collaboration with its philanthropic arm, Ford Motor Company Fund, is launching a pilot in Southwest Detroit that will deliver fresh food to the homes of mobility challenged senior citizens by using specialized autonomous vehicle technology. The project is expected to deliver up to 10,000 pounds of food.

LEADING THE TRANSFORMATION
TO CONNECTED AND AUTOMATED VEHICLES
Mcity at the University of Michigan is leading the transition to connected and automated vehicles. Home to world-renowned researchers, a one-of-a-kind test facility, and on-road deployments, Mcity brings together industry, government, and academia to improve transportation safety, sustainability, and accessibility for the benefit of society.