CoMotion

11/10/2023

Join us at the most highly anticipated mobility gathering of the year: 🔥 Get valuable insights and cutting-edge trends from our all-star program with 120+ speakers including Los Angeles Metro's Stephanie Wiggins, REGENT's Billy Thalheimer, HNTB's Beth Kigel, Waymo’s Ellie Casson, Joby Aviation's Eric Allison and tons more. Connect and build partnerships with founders, investors, and policymakers.

⚡Register today: https://lnkd.in/gBRfBcfT

🗓️ Date: Nov. 14-16, 2023

📍Location: Japanese American National Museum

11/08/2023

We are fast approaching November 14, when we will witness the most impactful edition of CoMotion LA, coupled with the inaugural Open Mobility Foundation Summit.

Join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators in the heart of DTLA to shape our mobility future. Secure your pass today to be part of engaging workshops, dynamic startup and public sector pitches, insightful panels, and exclusive evening receptions.

👉 New round of partners announced: https://mailchi.mp/comotionglobal.com/take-a-peek-at-some-of-this-years-great-partners-298823?e=c657bcb22f

🎟️ Register now: https://comotionla.com/register

11/06/2023

🚀 It’s almost time for CoMotion LA ‘23! Next week, the heart of Downtown LA will transform into a hub of innovation and collaboration. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to:

- Network with industry leaders

- Forge valuable partnerships

- Generate leads that drive business growth

- Engage with over 120 thought leaders across the mobility sector

- Discover insights from 50 groundbreaking startups

- Explore synergies with 100 influential partners

- Dive into our interactive programming, featuring more than 10 workshops that provide hands-on learning experiences.

- And, cap off your days at our exclusive evening events – perfect for making those meaningful connections that only happen at CoMotion.

🎟️ Secure your pass now and be at the forefront of the mobility revolution with the world’s top minds and innovators: comotionla.com/register

11/06/2023

This week's CoMotion NEWS delves deep into the intertwining paths of politics and mobility innovation:

🌳 Austin's Bold Move: Say goodbye to mandatory parking! City of Austin is driving change by scrapping parking requirements and pushing the pedal on sustainable urban design.

🚌 L.A.'s Transit Transformation: Los Angeles is on the move with a $120 billion public transit overhaul. We're covering the story of how it's setting the stage for a major shift in commuter culture. (Los Angeles Metro).

🚁 Canada's Helicopter Evolution: Helijet International Inc.'s pivot to eVTOL technology marks a new era for Canadian aerial mobility.

Subscribe to CoMotion NEWS for your weekly briefing on the future of mobility. 🚆📰

https://comotion.substack.com/p/should-cities-have-autonomy-to-regulate?utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=17koab&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

11/03/2023

Secure your spot at CoMotion LA’s deep-dive workshops! 🤩

If you’ve already got your pass for CoMotion LA, we have an exciting lineup of workshops waiting for you.

CoMotion’s workshops are expertly designed to deliver insights and showcase cutting-edge trends from industry leaders. Engage with mobility pioneers such as Shaun Miller, Senior Director - Office of Strategic Innovation at Los Angeles Metro; Rahul Gupta, North American Infrastructure & Mobility Leader at Accenture; Kome Ajise, Executive Director at Southern California Association of Governments; Candace Gomez-Cluck, Senior Advisor – Sustainable Mobility at Michelin; and Thiemo Schalk, North America Representative at BMW Group—to mention just a few.

🎟️ Haven’t got your tickets for CoMotion LA ‘23 yet? Register today to gain access to our specially curated workshops: comotionla.com/register

11/02/2023

CoMotion NEWS Weekly Roundup 🚗

Major roadblocks ahead for Cruise, GM's self-driving arm, as they suspend operations across the U.S.! 🛑 But on the brighter side, Waymo and Uber are making waves with their new Phoenix partnership.

While discussions heat up on the future of autonomous vehicles, one thing's certain: We're steering into the "driver-ish" era where machines are at the wheel more than ever!

In other news:

✅ United Auto Workers strike a chord with all Big Three automakers.

🚲 Uber faces stiff competition from a bike taxi service in India.

Stay in the loop with these stories and more! Subscribe to the CoMotion NEWS weekly newsletter: https://comotion.substack.com/p/a-very-tough-week-for-driverless?utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=17koab&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

10/27/2023

Hot off the press! David Abel, founder of VerdeXchange, sits down with our very own John Rossant for an enlightening interview, perfectly timed for the eagerly awaited seventh edition of .

Delve into the origins and mission of CoMotion. Learn about the international delegations that will be leaving a notable imprint at CoMotion LA '23, including key stakeholders from Choose Paris Region, the UK's Department for Business and Trade, Canada, and more.

Read on to understand how Southern California has established itself as a premier market for innovative mobility solutions, the role of AI in mobility, and more: https://www.verdexchange.org/news/john-rossant-hosts-next-generation-urban-mobility-comotionla-23

For those captivated by the future of mobility, you've found your spot. Register now at: comotionla.com/register.

10/23/2023

📢 This Week on CoMotion NEWS

- The Driverless Debate Continues: Even as regulators zoom in on autonomous vehicles, General Motors, Cruise, and Honda team up to bring robotaxis to Japan.

- Electric Innovations: Toyota Motor Corporation is supercharging the EV race with its nearing completion of a solid-state battery. Plus, they're now part of the Tesla charging standard. Progress or competition?

- In the Market: Cybertruck rolls out, and for those with a cool $10M lying around, how about an eVTOL of your very own?

Stay informed and get the latest in mobility news! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 📩

CoMotion NEWS - Jack Craver

10/19/2023

Last year’s edition of CoMotion LA was spectacular!

Are you ready for this year? We are just under a month away and can’t wait to meet all of you, spark new conversations, and discuss the most pressing issues facing mobility today.

⚡️ Get your tickets
comotionla.com/register

10/17/2023

CoMotion NEWS Weekly Roundup!

🚗 Another major U.S. city grapples with while China takes a giant leap with its first-ever permit for autonomous air taxis! 🚁

🌿 Archer gears up to unveil the largest eVTOL plant in the world.

💨 Biden announces a whopping $7 billion for a hydrogen initiative — sparking debates among environmentalists. 💡

🔋 Stellantis charges forward with plans for an impressive new battery plant. 🌏

📩 Stay updated, informed, and engaged. Subscribe to our weekly CoMotion NEWS newsletter for these stories and more!

CoMotion NEWS - Jack Craver

10/11/2023

Tick-tock! ⏰ Dive into the future of mobility with a sizzling 30% off!

Secure your pass before Monday, Oct 16, and be part of this year's unmissable gathering:

👉🏻 https://comotionla.com/register

Final call to save up to $600. Don't let this slip away!

10/10/2023

Listen to this week’s special Fast Forward episode with CoMotion LA Impact Partner, worldautosteel.

Explore what position steel occupies in an era of fully autonomous ride-sharing and how it can contribute to net zero emission targets.

CoMotion CEO, John Rossant chats with World Auto Steel’s Technical Director, George Coates, and Ricardo’s Chief Engineer, Vehicle Systems Integration, Neil McGregor.

Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/guAz_k6w

10/10/2023

😁 New faces, new conversations, and new insights!

We hope you're as excited as we are for LA’23. It’s going to be epic!

🌆 Learn from and be inspired by the incredible lineup of speakers joining us in just a few weeks. Get your pass now and save 30%: comotionla.com/register

10/09/2023

Join us at the most highly anticipated mobility gathering of the year: happening in the heart of DTLA! 🔥

Secure your spot by October 16 for the best savings on your pass! https://comotionla.com/register

10/09/2023

Congratulations to CoMotion Impact Partner, REGENT. The electric sea glider developer based in Massachusetts just raised $60 million in a Series A round and announced a partnership with Japan Airlines to deploy its gliders on Japanese waterways.

Also, in this week's CoMotion NEWS:

🚗 Workers at yet another vehicle manufacturer are on strike.

🚕 Tensions rise as public safety officials spar with Cruise over robotaxis in a U.S. metropolis.

🛴 Another major micromobility startup faces layoffs.

🌍 Uber stumbles with a legal setback in Europe.

🔌 GOP candidates throw shade at EVs.

For these stories and more, subscribe to our CoMotion NEWS weekly newsletter! 📰 Stay informed, stay ahead.

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10/05/2023

Cities everywhere are focusing efforts on developing and repurposing infrastructure for a more sustainable mobility future. That's one of the key themes of the extra special seventh edition of CoMotion LA '23.

⭐️ Join us on Nov 14-16, DTLA, and connect with the mobility stars: https://lnkd.in/gBRfBcfT

Read our latest updates: https://mailchi.mp/comotionglobal.com/take-a-peek-at-some-of-this-years-great-partners-298767?e=c657bcb22f

10/02/2023

Too busy to stay up-to-date on mobility news? We do all the hard work for you!

From strikes shifting gears to airborne taxis taking flight — dive into this week's juiciest mobility scoops.

🚗 The United Auto Workers' strike against the Big Three continues, with CEOs showing visible frustration.

✈️ The United States Air Force welcomes its first air taxi! 🚁

🚲 Over in Germany, e-bike sales are skyrocketing! 📈

🚄 Major updates from the UK: A huge high-speed rail project might be hitting the brakes soon.

🛣️ Texas? They're expanding an already notorious highway.

🚌 Private buses in New Jersey face a downturn, while over in Taiwan, they're wooing tourists with some artistic subway graffiti! 🎨

Stay updated on the latest in mobility.

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CoMotion NEWS - Jack Craver

09/27/2023

We’re excited to share with you some of the visionaries taking the stage at CoMotion LA, on Nov 14-16, 2023.

👉🏻 https://mailchi.mp/comotionglobal.com/see-whos-speaking

Start planning your trip now. Grab an Early Bird pass today and save 30% before prices go up on Oct 16.

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