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LACI portfolio company Envoy launches EV Community Pilot Program in Pacoima, CA
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and Pacoima Beautiful along with Envoy, a LACI portfolio company, have launched a new electric vehicle (EV) community car-share program named Pacoima Electro-Share. The cars will be stationed at the community center inside the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles’ (HACLA) San Fernando Gardens housing development in Pacoima, providing direct and affordable access to EV’s provided by Nissan to local residents powered by a resilient charging solution using off-grid technology from Envision Solar.
Pacoima Electro-Share is now open to all Pacoima residents and is part of LACI’s Zero Emissions Mobility and Community Pilot Project Fund which is launching four zero-emissions mobility pilots around Los Angeles county this year. The fund is part of the ongoing work of LACI and the Transportation Electrification Partnership’s (TEP) efforts to bring investment, jobs, and the benefits of the green economy to underserved communities while reducing air pollution and increasing the use of zero-emission vehicles regionally.
Learn more: https://laincubator.org/pacoima-electroshare-launch/ ...
LACI portfolio company Envoy launches second EV Community Pilot Program in San Pedro, CA
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), and Envoy, a LACI portfolio company, recently launched a new electric vehicle (EV) community car-share program named Rancho San Pedro Electric Car Share. LACI’s Transportation Electrification Partnership member, Nissan North America, is providing funding for one of the electric vehicles for the pilot.
The cars are stationed at the HACLA Rancho San Pedro property, providing direct and affordable access to EV’s to Rancho San Pedro residents beginning last week.
The program is part of LACI’s Zero Emissions Mobility and Community Pilot Project Fund which is launching four zero-emissions mobility pilots around Los Angeles county this year. The first pilot, named Pacoima Electro-Share, launched in Pacoima, CA in July 2020. The fund is part of the ongoing work of LACI and the Transportation Electrification Partnership’s (TEP) efforts to bring investment, jobs, and the benefits of the green economy to underserved communities while reducing air pollution and increasing the use of zero-emission vehicles regionally.
The pilot program’s commitment to community includes affordable hourly rates and alternative payment methods for the unbanked population. The pilot is being made possible by a grant to LACI from the State of California.
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Zero Emissions Mobility Community Pilot - Leimert Park
LACI launched its fourth community pilot in Leimert Park with a consortium of community partners to bring zero emissions mobility to the South LA neighborhood. The pilot is the fourth pilot launched under the Zero Emissions Mobility and Community Pilot Project Fund, which provides clean and affordable transportation solutions as well as benefits of the green economy through workforce development and job creation. The Leimert Park Pilot provides courier and commuter e-bike rentals from Zoomo and neighborhood electric vehicle shuttles from Circuit. In addition, ghost kitchen and delivery service, Chewbox, is the third participating company that will expand their service offering to include Leimert Park’s own South LA Cafe specialties to patrons across LA County. ...
LACI Founder Series Automotus 8 22 Final
LACI Startup Automotus is helping us build an inclusive green economy and reducing congestion, emissions, and safety hazards with curb management automation. ...
LACI's DOE OTT EPIC Prize Round 2 Entry: Transportation Energy Nexus Innovation (TENx) Program
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator - LACI - is creating an inclusive green economy for the people of Los Angeles.
Since 2011, LACI has helped build a regional innovation ecosystem that supports the discovery and commercialization of clean technologies, and the creation of green jobs.
LACI’s Transportation and Energy Nexus Innovation Program - TENx - will challenge emerging hardware startups that are ready to deliver integrated solar, storage, and charging solutions. ...
LACI Founder Plantitas Verdes
LACI small business accelerator member Plantitas Verdes doesn't just offer interior plant design services - they employ young people transitioning out of foster care with their first job experience. Check out Val's story and how LACI helped her journey. ...
LACI Fall Power Day 2022 featured on KTLA News
LACI’s Power Day is a celebration of California’s clean energy ecosystem and brings together LACI Incubation Program startups, policymakers, industry leaders and advocates to discuss the latest advancements and barriers in the clean energy sector. We showcased our latest cohort of startup companies and highlighted their milestones and contributions to clean technology solutions and pilots providing social, economic and environmental benefits throughout the greater Los Angeles region.
This year, Power Day focused on the newest clean energy initiative for LACI and our partners – developing a large virtual power plant in the Greater Los Angeles Region.
The LACI startups featured in this news clip include Anagy, Shoponomik, Pyro-E, Pique Action, facil.ai, and EMC Squared. Learn more about their unique solutions at laci.org/startups ...
CBS Feature: "How One Organization is Making the Green Economy More Inclusive"
Clyde Ellis of ChargerHelp!, Josh Aviv of SparkCharge, and LACI's President & CEO Matt Petersen spoke with CBS' Danya Bacchus about the diversity problem in the clean energy sector. LACI not only trains clean energy workers, but helps diverse entrepreneurs develop their ideas, secure funding, and gives them space to pilot their solutions. ...
2022 LACI Gaps & Opportunities Report Briefing
LACI's 2022 Gaps & Opportunities Report identifies both the contributions of LACI, our partners, and other regional leaders, as well as necessary areas for strategic market, technology and policy action. This report is intended to serve as guidance for LACI and our partners over the coming year as we continue to collectively work to build an inclusive green economy.
This virtual discussion will provide a briefing of the report's key findings and feature speakers including LACI subject area experts, startup founders and partners. We look forward to your attendance for this important discussion. ...
LACI Clean Trucks for Clean Air :15
Southern California’s air quality is the worst in the nation.
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the busiest in the nation, creating thousands of jobs and enormous economic activity. Yet with thousands of diesel trucks moving 40% of the nation’s cargo from the ports complex through our region to their final destination—as well as ships, trains, and trucks—they also account for Greater LA’s single largest source of pollution.
Tell your state legislator to increase the budget for zero emissions goods transportation TODAY!
Take action at https://laincubator.org/cleantrucks ...
LACI Clean Trucks for Clean Air :30
Southern California’s air quality is the worst in the nation.
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the busiest in the nation, creating thousands of jobs and enormous economic activity. Yet with thousands of diesel trucks moving 40% of the nation’s cargo from the ports complex through our region to their final destination—as well as ships, trains, and trucks—they also account for Greater LA’s single largest source of pollution.
Tell your state legislator to increase the budget for zero emissions goods transportation TODAY!
Take action at https://laincubator.org/cleantrucks ...
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