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SAE NETWORKING

WORLD'S
MOST EXCITING
MOBILITY
STARTUPS TO BE
AT LA COMOTION
The L.A. New Mobility Challenge will identify innovative zero
emissions transportation technologies and shared mobility
solutions at LA CoMotion - an Expo and Conference on the
future of urban mobility taking place November 15-19, 2017 in
downtown Los Angeles.
The competition is a joint initiative of the Los Angeles
Cleantech Incubator, which empowers entrepreneurs to build an
inclusive green economy for Los Angeles and the world, and the
NewCities Foundation, a global nonprofit with a mission to make
cities more inclusive, connected, healthy and vibrant.
A dynamic illustration of the forces currently active in
the startup communities worldwide, chosen startups will
present innovative zero emissions transportation technologies,
smart infrastructures, and other mobility solutions that will
define the next era of sustainable urban transportation. Finalists
of the L.A. New Mobility Challenge will compete for prizes and
be featured throughout the LA CoMotion Expo and Street of the
Future showcase.
"Los Angeles is the epicenter of innovation for creating a zero
emissions mobility future," said Matt Petersen, President and
CEO of LACI. "Through this challenge, we hope to continue to
find innovations that deliver last mile/first mile solutions, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality.
Several recent actions have made Los Angeles a leader in zero
emissions mobility and transportation solutions, including MTA's
recent commitment to 100% electric buses by 2030, their $120
billion in transit investment coming county-wide via Measure M,
and the goals that L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Long Beach Mayor
Robert Garcia have set for zero emissions goods movement.
"The next great urban revolution will be sparked by the vast
changes underway in how people and goods move around,"
said John Rossant, Chairman of the NewCities Foundation and
Chief Curator at LA CoMotion. "The L.A. New Mobility Challenge
is a unique opportunity to showcase the most cutting-edge
global innovators who are reimagining mobility. Cities that move
effectively - and equitably - will be the real power players in the
coming decades."
Startups will pitch their innovative mobility solutions to a live
jury of mobility experts for cash prizes and a chance to prototype
and develop their business in Los Angeles. With over 100

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applications from 15 countries, the L.A. New Mobility Challenge
aims to invigorate the worldwide conversation on urban mobility
and innovation, and introduces new ideas and tools for achieving
social and technological impact at an urban scale.

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