Y Combinator

Coulomb AI specializes in predictive battery analytics software tailored for electric vehicles. The company has developed a platform designed to optimize battery efficiency, allowing electric vehicle manufacturers, battery producers, and fleet operators to enhance product development and performance. By leveraging predictive analytics, Coulomb AI enables its clients to improve battery performance and extend the lifespan of their products, ensuring long-term reliability and operational effectiveness.

Holy Grail.Ai Limited, founded in 2019 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacturing of batteries for various sectors, including mobility, electronics, and utilities. The company employs machine learning techniques to enhance battery research, focusing on areas such as battery storage and catalysts. A team of scientists, engineers, and designers drives the company's mission to innovate and address significant challenges in material science and chemistry.

Ultra-low-cost EV charging solutions to retrofit apartment and commercial buildings.

Regent is building all-electric sea gliders for fast, safe, and low-cost coastal transportation. The company was founded in 2020 by Billy Thalheimer and Michael Klinker and is headquartered in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States.

H3X Technologies manufactures the lightest electric aircraft propulsion systems in the world to enable sustainable aviation. H3X was founded by Jason Sylvestre, Eric Maciolek, and Max Liben.

Enode is a Norwegian company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing APIs to connect various energy hardware, including electric vehicles, solar panels, home batteries, and heating systems, to consumer applications. Its SaaS-based platform allows these devices to be integrated into a unified application, optimizing energy consumption and enabling participation in flexible energy markets. This connectivity supports clients in their efforts to facilitate a zero-carbon energy grid, promoting sustainable energy practices through enhanced digital infrastructure. The company was established by Henrik Langeland, Nikolai Heum, and Thorvald Thorsnes and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Faction specializes in the development of driverless electric vehicles that combine the speed and performance of cars with the affordability of motorcycles. The company focuses on micro-delivery and ride-on-demand services, utilizing a model that integrates remote human supervision alongside autonomous technology. This approach allows Faction to bypass the limitations of fully autonomous systems, enabling quicker deployment of its services. The vehicles are designed with networked data capabilities, over-the-air software updates, and safety-critical autonomy features, ensuring a cost-effective and reliable driverless solution for clients. After completing its first prototypes, Faction is set to commence trials to further refine its offerings in the transportation sector.

Moxion Power is the first battery-electric genset manufacturer and all-electric equipment rental business, serving customers in the $93B global construction equipment rental industry. Moxion’s debut product, the MP75, is the first 100% electric "genset". Our battery gensets will have the same dimensions, run-times, and performance capabilities as traditional trailer and skid mounted diesel generators, with the added benefits of being clean, perfectly-quiet, and offering superior load flexibility. Moxion's logistics team will remotely monitor our rental units and provide charging & swapping services, so our customers never have to worry about running out of power.

Nimbus is a developer of a vehicle platform intended to solve the problems of traffic congestion. The company's vehicle platform will serve an increasingly urbanizing global population with growing standards of living as well as reduce the negative externalities of the car, enabling users to get access to a better passenger experience and control climate change with a new transportation system.

Moxion Power is the first battery-electric genset manufacturer and all-electric equipment rental business, serving customers in the $93B global construction equipment rental industry. Moxion’s debut product, the MP75, is the first 100% electric "genset". Our battery gensets will have the same dimensions, run-times, and performance capabilities as traditional trailer and skid mounted diesel generators, with the added benefits of being clean, perfectly-quiet, and offering superior load flexibility. Moxion's logistics team will remotely monitor our rental units and provide charging & swapping services, so our customers never have to worry about running out of power.

Holy Grail.Ai Limited, founded in 2019 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacturing of batteries for various sectors, including mobility, electronics, and utilities. The company employs machine learning techniques to enhance battery research, focusing on areas such as battery storage and catalysts. A team of scientists, engineers, and designers drives the company's mission to innovate and address significant challenges in material science and chemistry.

AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) software company that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free. Our technology gives businesses and property owners the ability to efficiently manage multiple charge stations in one place. Advanced features, such as smart scheduling, dynamic access control and energy optimization provide site hosts more flexibility and affordability for their charger investment. Our community and fleet management system also allows site hosts to participate in AmpUp's peer-to-peer charging network, the largest and fastest growing in the world. Ampup was founded in 2018 and incubated at YCombinator.

Unicorn designs and sells electric vehicles for millenials.

May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on creating a safer and more accessible urban transportation system by operating a fleet of driverless, six-passenger electric vehicles that provide shuttle services to both enterprise and municipal clients. May Mobility's micro-transit offerings utilize vehicles that autonomously navigate mapped routes and closed loops, addressing the challenges of congestion and mobility access in increasingly urbanized environments. By leveraging advanced technology and a system-level safety design approach, May Mobility aims to transform urban transportation, reduce pollution, and improve commuting experiences for residents in congested cities.

Passerine Aircraft develops electric-powered aircraft that can attain flight speed using a jumping mechanism.

May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on creating a safer and more accessible urban transportation system by operating a fleet of driverless, six-passenger electric vehicles that provide shuttle services to both enterprise and municipal clients. May Mobility's micro-transit offerings utilize vehicles that autonomously navigate mapped routes and closed loops, addressing the challenges of congestion and mobility access in increasingly urbanized environments. By leveraging advanced technology and a system-level safety design approach, May Mobility aims to transform urban transportation, reduce pollution, and improve commuting experiences for residents in congested cities.

Passerine Aircraft develops electric-powered aircraft that can attain flight speed using a jumping mechanism.

May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on creating a safer and more accessible urban transportation system by operating a fleet of driverless, six-passenger electric vehicles that provide shuttle services to both enterprise and municipal clients. May Mobility's micro-transit offerings utilize vehicles that autonomously navigate mapped routes and closed loops, addressing the challenges of congestion and mobility access in increasingly urbanized environments. By leveraging advanced technology and a system-level safety design approach, May Mobility aims to transform urban transportation, reduce pollution, and improve commuting experiences for residents in congested cities.

Reebeez creates powerful microengines for UAVs and locomotive robots. Our patented technology results in a specific energy 8x better than batteries at a third of the cost. Reebeez expands the possibilities and applications of UAVs by allowing a drone that can currently fly for only 20 min fly for 2 hours!

Open Motors, based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in providing business-to-business solutions for custom self-driving vehicles. Initially launched as OSVehicle, the company offers a modular, open-source electric vehicle platform that facilitates the development of electric vehicle models by both new and established manufacturers. In April 2017, Open Motors introduced EDIT, a ready-to-use self-driving electric vehicle designed for service applications, allowing companies like Uber and Amazon to customize its specifications and branding with reduced time and cost investments. Additionally, the TABBY EVO platform enables extreme customization of electric vehicles, providing essential components such as wheels, chassis, motors, electronics, and batteries. This platform serves as a valuable resource for mobility startups, allowing them to integrate and develop their technologies without the need for extensive partnerships or lengthy development timelines. By targeting the $600 billion specialty vehicle market, Open Motors aims to streamline the vehicle development process, ultimately saving time and resources for its clients.

Varden Labs develops autonomous electric shuttles that provide transportation to campuses around the world. Its products are used in corporate campuses, universities, and retirement communities. The company is based in Waterloo, Canada.

Auro is building driverless shuttles for in-campus travel. The big idea behind it is to cut down the operating cost (because of high driver fee) by replacing manually driven golf carts and mini buses with driverless shuttles at places such as a university or company campus, large industrial sites, airports, Disneyland type theme parks, gated residential colonies etc. While all major automobile companies and Google are fighting for automating passenger cars and urban mobility, they are focusing on niche category of last mile public transportation.

Ohm is smart enough to keep you from accidentally draining your battery if you forget to turn your lights off. It will automatically turn itself off when it gets critically low, and then switch itself back on when you go to start your car. No more getting stranded with a dead battery.

Vanhawks Inc. develops Vanhawks Valour, a connected commuter bicycle with sensor integration, GPS navigation, and wifi connectivity. The company allows users to connect to Valour through its mobile application. It serves customers worldwide. Vanhawks Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Toronto, Canada. As of April 20, 2017, Vanhawks Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Warren Industries Ltd.

Doblet, Inc. operates a network of app-driven portable batteries on demand in the San Francisco Bay Area, making it the first service of its kind for charging smartphones. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a mobile application for iOS and Android that enables users to locate nearby venues, such as cafes, bars, and restaurants, where they can access Doblet charging devices. When a user's phone battery is running low, the app instantly notifies them of the nearest location to pick up a portable charger. With over 1,000 participating venues, Doblet aims to ensure that consumers have access to portable power wherever they are.

GBatteries Systems Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing advanced battery management technology aimed at enhancing the performance and longevity of lithium-ion batteries. Their innovative solutions enable electric vehicles to charge rapidly, significantly reducing charging times to levels comparable to refueling a gasoline vehicle. This technology improves both the charge time and cycle life of batteries, allowing electric vehicle users to enjoy a more efficient and convenient experience without altering the battery's chemistry or manufacturing process. By addressing key challenges in battery degradation, GBatteries plays a vital role in facilitating the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

Boosted, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing electric skateboards that feature wireless handheld controls. Established in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, the company markets its products across the United States, Canada, and internationally. Boosted's electric skateboards are characterized by their powerful performance and lightweight design, making them suitable for both recreational use and commuting. The product line includes various models equipped with multiple ride modes, advanced belt drive systems, two battery options, and robust braking systems, allowing customers to customize their riding experience. The company also operates battery recycling centers in the United States to support sustainable practices.