Grounded in Reality: Why Detroit's Startup Success Matters Beyond EVs Grounded, a Detroit based company founded in 2022, has secured $5 million in seed funding and opened a new manufacturing facility in Detroit.
This news may seem minor for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, but it holds significant implications for the broader automotive industry.
Initially focused on customizing electric vans for the "van life" crowd using its proprietary modular system, Grounded had to adapt when General Motors discontinued BrightDrop and Ford axed plans for an next generation electric Transit van.