Detroit's winners of a global clean freight challenge were announced yesterday at Eastern Market as part of the city's push to redefine itself as a hub for next-generation mobility.

Why it matters: The winning companies are moving toward broader deployment to help cut local emissions, ease congestion and lower freight costs.

State of play: The companies, all previously profiled by Axios Detroit, tested their technologies at Eastern Market as part of the three-year competition.

• Civilized Cycles: Deploying an electric cargo "semi-trike" to replace some van deliveries.
• ElectricFish: Providing high-speed EV charging that avoids costly grid upgrades.
• Neology: Developing a system for converting ammonia into hydrogen as a source of electricity or heat.

What they're saying: "This is a huge opportunity for us," Civilized Cycles CEO Zachary Schieffelin tells Axios.

• He said the company is working with Bedrock and city officials to expand into downtown, using alleys and tight corridors where trucks struggle.

ElectricFish plans to begin deploying its fast-charging units at Detroit gas stations this year, with a goal of expanding to roughly two dozen locations by next year, the company said.

Follow the money: The winners will split $1.5 million in prize money. Each previously got $180,000 in implementation funds.

Between the lines: Rising diesel costs — and the broader uncertainty around fuel prices — are forcing cities to analyze how goods move.

• "If ever there was a moment to rethink how we power our vehicles and our movement of goods, this is it," Vince Keenan, of the city's office of mobility innovation, said at yesterday's winner announcement.

Zoom out: Detroit was one of just three cities globally selected for the Toyota Mobility Foundation's Sustainable Cities Challenge — alongside Venice, Italy, and Varanasi, India.

• The local winners reflect the city's broader strategy of testing multiple approaches — smaller electric vehicles, faster charging infrastructure and hydrogen — at once rather than betting on a single solution.

The last word: "Big ideas in clean freight technology have found their home in Detroit," Mayor Mary Sheffield said.

For all its flaws, the new movie "Michael" does a good job highlighting the King of Pop's ascension to superstardom, which begins with Detroit's legendary Motown Records, Axios Cleveland music reporter Troy Smith writes.

The intrigue: The Jackson 5's breakthrough moment comes during a scene revisiting the July 12, 1968, show at Chicago's Regal Theater that caught the attention of Motown Records creative assistant Suzanne de Passe.

Zoom in: Soon after, Michael and his brothers are seen recording "I Want You Back" with Berry Gordy (played by Larenz Tate) at Motown's Los Angeles studio, where the label moved to from Detroit in 1972.

• Motown remains a fixture throughout the film, which recreates the 1983 "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" television special where Michael Jackson (played in the film by his nephew Jaafar) unveiled his signature moonwalk to the masses.

The bottom line: "Michael," out today, is a flashy love letter to Jackson's unparalleled magnetism, void of any controversy.

• The film wraps up with 1988's "Bad Tour," making it an incomplete portrait of a man whose later life was equally fascinating.

🌉 The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open this spring, but the date is still unknown amid President Trump's recent threat to halt the project.

• "When we do have that date we will share it publicly," a bridge authority spokesperson said during a recent local public meeting, where several attendees said they wanted a more concrete answer. (Detroit News 🔒)

🖐️ A three-day online auction of the downtown Leland House apartment building starts Monday.

• The building was evacuated in December when it lost electricity and its former tenants haven't been able to return to get their belongings due to safety hazards. But earlier this month, a judge approved a plan that'll allow them to move out in May. (Freep 🔒)

🗳️ Detroit City Council member Mary Waters is running again for Congress in the 13th District as Black Democrats seek the seat held by U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar. (Michigan Chronicle)

The Lions played it safe in last night's NFL draft, picking Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the No. 17 pick.

Why it matters: Rebuilding the offensive line has been a priority this offseason after the departures of vets Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow.

• Miller is the fifth new offensive lineman Detroit has added this offseason.

State of play: At 6-foot-7 and 317 pounds, he's considered an athletic and durable O-lineman.

• Miller hails from suburban Cleveland and started 54 games in college.

What's next: Miller played right tackle in college and is expected to compete for the starting job next season, per the Free Press.

Live Nation's summer concert promotion is back with $30 tickets to more than 120 shows in and around Detroit, the Free Press reports.

• See Josh Groban, Willie Nelson, TLC and Salt-N-Pepa, the Wu-Tang Clan, Demi Lovato and more.

How it works: Tickets go on sale 10am Wednesday at the "Summer of Live" website. The sale runs through May 5.

Yes, but: If you sign up for a free Live Nation All Access membership, you can get early access now through Tuesday.