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Aifleet is a tech-focused trucking company that employs advanced AI algorithms to enhance asset utilization. Established in late 2020, it operates within the $400 billion full truckload market and has achieved an average asset utilization rate approximately 35% higher than industry standards.

HaleyTek is a software company specializing in the development of automotive-embedded software platforms specifically designed for Android-powered infotainment systems. The company provides software solutions that enhance navigation, media playback, and voice assistant functionalities, ensuring a seamless user experience in a variety of vehicles. By leveraging QNX technology, HaleyTek enables low latency, rapid startup, and supports safety-critical applications while allowing Android to operate as a guest through hypervisor extensions.

Commercial Vehicle Group - Cab Structures Business is a unit of Commercial Vehicle Group that manufactures trucks catering to the Class 8 market.

Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi is a Toronto-based company specializing in autonomous driving technology for the transportation sector. It offers the Waabi Driver, an AI-powered self-driving solution designed for integration with trucks and aimed at safe deployment and large-scale commercialization.

Polestar Performance AB, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, is an electric vehicle manufacturer and a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation. Founded in 1996, Polestar focuses on creating high-performance electric cars that emphasize advanced design, technology, and sustainability. The brand aims to redefine the automotive experience with its innovative offerings and services, positioning itself at the forefront of electromobility. Polestar has launched several models, including the Polestar 1, which began production in 2019, and the Polestar 2, with additional models in development. The company primarily generates revenue from the U.S. market, reflecting its commitment to delivering premium electric vehicles to consumers.

Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi is a Toronto-based company specializing in autonomous driving technology for the transportation sector. It offers the Waabi Driver, an AI-powered self-driving solution designed for integration with trucks and aimed at safe deployment and large-scale commercialization.

Zenseact is a developer of automotive software focused on enhancing safety and intelligence in mobility. The company's primary objective is to create solutions that allow vehicles to perceive their surroundings and operate autonomously without human intervention. By prioritizing the protection of all road users, Zenseact aims to instill a sense of security in passengers, enabling them to relax and fully enjoy their commuting experience. Through its innovative technologies, Zenseact is dedicated to making safe and intelligent mobility accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Polestar Performance AB, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, is an electric vehicle manufacturer and a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation. Founded in 1996, Polestar focuses on creating high-performance electric cars that emphasize advanced design, technology, and sustainability. The brand aims to redefine the automotive experience with its innovative offerings and services, positioning itself at the forefront of electromobility. Polestar has launched several models, including the Polestar 1, which began production in 2019, and the Polestar 2, with additional models in development. The company primarily generates revenue from the U.S. market, reflecting its commitment to delivering premium electric vehicles to consumers.

Aurora Innovation develops advanced software and hardware products for self-driving vehicles, aiming to transform the movement of people and goods. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company operates additional offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Its primary offering, the Aurora Driver, is a scalable self-driving system capable of operating various vehicle types, including freight-hauling trucks and ride-hailing passenger vehicles. This technology supports Aurora's driver-as-a-service products, Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, catering to trucking and ride-hailing sectors. By integrating rigorous engineering with applied machine learning, Aurora Innovation seeks to create a comprehensive transportation ecosystem that connects automakers, logistics services, and mobility providers.

Upstream Security is a cloud-based platform provider focused on automotive cybersecurity for connected and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a data management platform that collects and centralizes highly distributed vehicle data into structured data lakes, enabling cybersecurity detection and response (V-XDR) and data-driven applications. Its AutoThreat Intelligence delivers threat intelligence integrated into customers’ environments and vehicle security operations centers. Leveraging big data and machine learning, the platform combines layered security gateways and analytics to deliver real-time visibility and actionable insights on security, privacy, and fraud. The company serves automotive OEMs, suppliers, and other clients, protecting millions of vehicles worldwide.

Jiangling Motors Corporation is a China-based automobile manufacturing company that specializes in the production and sale of light vehicles and associated spare parts. Its principal offerings include a range of commercial vehicles such as light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and heavy trucks, with notable products including Ford transit vehicles and JMC-branded models. The company also manufactures various components, including engines, frames, and axles, catering primarily to the domestic market. Through its diverse portfolio, Jiangling Motors aims to meet the transportation needs of various sectors while contributing to the automotive landscape in China.

Polestar Performance AB, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, is an electric vehicle manufacturer and a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation. Founded in 1996, Polestar focuses on creating high-performance electric cars that emphasize advanced design, technology, and sustainability. The brand aims to redefine the automotive experience with its innovative offerings and services, positioning itself at the forefront of electromobility. Polestar has launched several models, including the Polestar 1, which began production in 2019, and the Polestar 2, with additional models in development. The company primarily generates revenue from the U.S. market, reflecting its commitment to delivering premium electric vehicles to consumers.

Autotech Ventures, established in 2013 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm managing over $400 million. It invests in early-stage startups operating in the ground transportation industry, focusing on connected, autonomous, shared, and electrified vehicles, as well as related mobility services. The firm provides portfolio companies with capital, industry connections, market intelligence, talent recruitment support, and fundraising assistance. By bridging the gap between innovative startups and established corporations, Autotech Ventures aims to shape the future of transportation.

Apex.AI develops software for autonomous mobility, offering a framework and tools that simplify the development of safe and secure autonomous driving applications. Its platform includes Apex.OS, which abstracts hardware, middleware, kernels, interfaces, and drivers into usable APIs, and Apex.Autonomy for safety-critical applications. It also offers MARV.Automotive, a data management platform that transfers vehicle data to the cloud, enables dynamic search-based analytics, analyzes partial logs, runs algorithms on real data, and provides graphical data introspection and team collaboration. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Apex.AI builds on open-source software such as ROS and Eclipse iceoryx to provide building blocks for developers creating AI and safety-critical software for autonomous vehicles.

Upstream Security is a cloud-based platform provider focused on automotive cybersecurity for connected and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a data management platform that collects and centralizes highly distributed vehicle data into structured data lakes, enabling cybersecurity detection and response (V-XDR) and data-driven applications. Its AutoThreat Intelligence delivers threat intelligence integrated into customers’ environments and vehicle security operations centers. Leveraging big data and machine learning, the platform combines layered security gateways and analytics to deliver real-time visibility and actionable insights on security, privacy, and fraud. The company serves automotive OEMs, suppliers, and other clients, protecting millions of vehicles worldwide.

Garantibil is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of new and used cars, focusing on creating a secure environment for transactions. All vehicles listed on the site undergo thorough inspections and test drives conducted by independent evaluators, ensuring their quality and reliability. Each car is valued by a certified appraiser and comes with comprehensive insurance and a two-year warranty for used vehicles. Additionally, Garantibil safeguards the purchase amount until the sale agreement is fully executed, enhancing buyer confidence. This approach aims to protect consumers from dishonest sellers and streamline the process of acquiring used cars.

Luxe is building a logistics platform that will drive the next generation of local real time services, beginning with parking. The free Luxe app, available on iPhone, transforms parking from a necessary evil to a daily highlight. With a veteran team of leaders from Zynga, Tesla, Google, Yahoo and Groupon, a fleet of prescreened, friendly valets, dozens of insured and secure indoor parking lots and a sophisticated technology platform that monitors every step of the process from drop-off to pick-up, Luxe is leading the charge on a new industry of on demand services that addresses a ubiquitous urban challenge: parking.

Peloton Technology Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing active safety systems for the trucking industry. The company employs radar and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology to facilitate vehicle-to-vehicle communication between pairs of trucks. This innovative system enhances safety by linking active safety features, while allowing drivers to maintain full control of steering. The technology manages acceleration and braking, akin to adaptive cruise control, significantly reducing collision-related expenses and improving fuel efficiency. On-road testing has demonstrated that trucks operating in this platooning system can achieve average fuel savings of over 7%, benefiting both the leading and trailing vehicles by minimizing aerodynamic drag. Peloton Technology aims to address critical challenges faced by modern trucking fleets, including safety and operational costs.

Peloton Technology Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing active safety systems for the trucking industry. The company employs radar and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology to facilitate vehicle-to-vehicle communication between pairs of trucks. This innovative system enhances safety by linking active safety features, while allowing drivers to maintain full control of steering. The technology manages acceleration and braking, akin to adaptive cruise control, significantly reducing collision-related expenses and improving fuel efficiency. On-road testing has demonstrated that trucks operating in this platooning system can achieve average fuel savings of over 7%, benefiting both the leading and trailing vehicles by minimizing aerodynamic drag. Peloton Technology aims to address critical challenges faced by modern trucking fleets, including safety and operational costs.

Lytx, Inc. is a provider of video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and safety for commercial and public sector fleets. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a range of services including the DriveCam system, which focuses on identifying and correcting poor driving behaviors, and the RAIR suite of compliance services that assist carriers with regulatory requirements. Lytx utilizes advanced machine vision and artificial intelligence technology to enhance its offerings, allowing clients to access historical data, optimize current operations, and foster better driver behavior for the future. The company serves a diverse clientele across various industries, including trucking, construction, distribution, and government, both in the United States and internationally.

SDCmaterials is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.