The Smart Columbus regional partnership in Ohio has announced three new pilot projects to reduce traffic congestion and improve access to transportation options.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two executive orders forming new bodies she says will "solidify Michigan as a global leader in mobility."

The vehicles, to be deployed in six new locations, suck up microscopic particles and dirt from up to more than 30 feet in the air.

To expand its network, the state has selected a company that is now searching for ideal locations for new charging stations.

One winner to be named in July may get a shot at pitching ideas to city departments and help push the region toward its sustainability goals.

State lawmakers directed government entities to buy electric when new vehicles were needed, but a new report shows that few followed the requirement.

City innovation chief Michael Stevens is managing half a billion dollars' worth of investments in electric vehicles, new transit and a data platform. He tells StateScoop the technology needs to work for everyone.

Slated to open in June, the Smart Columbus Experience Center is part of the Ohio capital city's push to encourage adoption of electric vehicles and other sustainable technologies.

City government is turning to the tech community to achieve a 20 percent electric vehicle adoption rate by 2025.