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Swift Rails is a transportation company that provides personalized transit solutions using autonomous vehicles designed for 1-4 passengers. The company focuses on sustainability by offering energy-efficient, zero-emission systems powered by renewable energy. Passengers can request rides through a mobile application, where semi-autonomous electric vehicles travel on elevated ultra-light rails. This innovative system minimizes environmental pollution and alleviates traffic congestion by delivering passengers directly to their destinations without stops in between. Swift Rails aims to redefine urban transportation with its eco-friendly approach and advanced technology.

Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility. The company creates solutions that redefine traditional automotive economics and remove the pain points of conventional ownership. It also manufactures autonomous electric vehicles intended to offer a comfortable and eco-friendly driving experience.

NASA Stennis is emerging as an industry leader in designing, testing, and deploying autonomous and advanced systems needed for future deep space missions.

Reliable Autonomy specializes in delivering dependable and cost-effective autonomous driving solutions for mobile robots and vehicles. The company focuses on assessing the reliability of these systems through services such as uncertainty quantification, building simulations, and conducting control simulations. By offering these comprehensive automation services, Reliable Autonomy aims to facilitate a seamless experience for clients seeking advanced technology solutions in the field of autonomous mobility.

Daylyte Batteries is focused on developing innovative Metal-air (M-Air) battery technology aimed at enhancing energy density while significantly reducing weight and costs. By utilizing abundant materials, Daylyte's batteries are designed to provide renewable energy on demand, effectively doubling the range of electric vehicles. This technology not only aims to lower the costs associated with electric vehicles but also supports advancements in drone delivery and electric air taxis. The company's approach positions it to contribute to the broader transition towards sustainable energy solutions in transportation, facilitating faster charging for electric vehicles and enabling electric aircraft to operate efficiently.

Founded in 2009, Hydronalix has become recognized as a leader and international symbol in robotics innovation for beach and flood rescue with Their successful patented EMILY product line. Their Mission is to provide enhanced value added capabilities to first responders, earth scientists, military, and safety to the maritime industry. Their focus is on development of small expendable maritime robotic technologies to support missions ranging from search and rescue, bathymetric mapping and underwater ISR, to meteorological station keeping and data gathering, in challenging open ocean and littoral marine environments. They have 11,000 square feet of Engineering, Office, and manufacturing space in Sahuarita, AZ. Water testing is performed at Silver-Bell, Patagonia, and Sahuarita Lakes in Arizona. Ocean and surf zone testing is performed in San Diego, Venice Beach, and Malibu, CA. Company sales are both domestic and overseas with export distribution through out Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company maintains a growing staff of skilled engineers and technicians performing advanced development services and products for the Navy, NOAA, DARPA, and DHS. In addition to EMILY, the company produces a complete product line of advanced Autonomous Mobile Buoys (AMB). The company’s executive leadership team has collective experience of over 200 years in Ocean and Marine Engineering, Robotic systems, advanced sensors, manufacturing, and materials science.

Aptiv, headquartered in Gillingham, England, is a global technology company specializing in mobility solutions. It offers a range of products and services, including electrical components and systems for vehicles, advanced safety and user experience features, and over-the-air (OTA) software lifecycle and data management services. Aptiv's customer base is diverse, with its top 10 customers accounting for 54% of revenue, none of which are dominant. The company operates in 45 countries, with 14 technical centers and various manufacturing sites and customer support centers. Aptiv's mission is to deliver software capabilities, advanced computing platforms, and networking architecture to enable safer, greener, and more connected mobility solutions.