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Yoshi, Inc. specializes in providing convenient automotive services, including gas delivery, oil changes, and car washes, directly to parked vehicles. Founded in 2015, the company operates primarily in the Greater Atlanta, Nashville, and San Francisco Bay areas. Yoshi offers a mobile application that helps users access the latest fuel prices and additional vehicle services. With a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction, Yoshi aims to keep vehicles running smoothly while minimizing the environmental impact of its operations. The company's headquarters are located in Wilmington, Delaware.

Avayler is a software as a service provider for multi-location automobile companies, assisting businesses in digitalizing their service from online customer booking to billing.

Car IQ Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway tailored for auto dealer groups, car sharing services, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an automotive-grade payment solution that allows vehicles to initiate payments directly to merchants without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, Car IQ's platform provides detailed insights into fleet operations, enabling clients to monitor transactions and prevent fraud effectively. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing technologies, consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, and facilitates management of spending, customer service, and inventory.

Hayden AI focuses on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies aimed at enhancing urban mobility and safety. The company specializes in automated enforcement solutions for dedicated bus lanes and bus stops, which are designed to expedite public transit and improve the overall quality of life in urban areas. By leveraging advanced technology and a network of mobile devices, Hayden AI works to create safer and smarter cities. Its platform enables clients to utilize AI-powered tools that can detect and analyze traffic incidents, contributing to more efficient traffic management and fostering a sustainable urban environment.

Tier IV is a federated academic startup embracing research and development of intelligent vehicles. Founded in December 2015, Tier IV has led the development of open-source software for self-driving technology, also known as Autoware, and applied it for the proof of concept of last-mile driverless mobility and logistics. Tier IV aspires to achieve “Democratization of Intelligent Vehicles”, where any individuals and organizations can contribute to a grander vision of future intelligent vehicles, leading to a better society in which all the people receive new spatio-temporal values.

May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company focused on transforming urban transportation through the development and operation of driverless shuttle services. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company utilizes six-passenger electric vehicles that navigate mapped routes to provide micro-transit services for enterprise and municipal clients. By analyzing traffic patterns and commuter flows, May Mobility designs optimal routes that enhance public transit systems. Their autonomous shuttles aim to minimize human error in driving, reduce pollution, and improve economic benefits for communities and riders. The company offers a fleet operation service that contributes to creating safer, more efficient, and accessible transportation solutions.

Tyrata, Inc. is a sensor development and data management company based in Durham, North Carolina, with additional offices in Germany and Japan. Founded in 2015, Tyrata specializes in wireless sensors and systems that provide real-time monitoring and reporting of vehicular tire tread wear. Its patented IntelliTread technology tracks, monitors, and predicts tire tread wear throughout the life of any tire. The company serves a diverse clientele, including consumers, fleet management companies, and high-performance specialists, all of whom rely on tire integrity for safety, efficiency, and profitability. By offering insights into historical tread wear, Tyrata enables clients to anticipate tire maintenance needs effectively.

Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.

Azuga is a connected vehicle platform for helping their customers in to turn data about vehicles and their use into intelligence that improves operations and safety while reducing costs and risk. Azuga provides reliable end-to-end solutions for commercial fleets, government agencies, insurance companies and automotive industry suppliers, encompassing hardware, the Azuga one platform, saas applications, support and data analytics.

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing autonomous technology specifically for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in creating self-driving trucks designed to operate on highway routes. Kodiak Robotics employs advanced sensor fusion systems and innovative mapping solutions to enable its vehicles to manage all aspects of highway driving. This technology aims to enhance network efficiency and reduce operational costs for businesses in the logistics sector.

REIFF Reifen und Autotechnik GmbH, located in Reutlingen, Germany, specializes in the manufacture and distribution of wheels and tires, catering to industrial, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including tire changes for both summer and winter tires, wheel repair, and general vehicle maintenance. With a commitment to quality and expertise, REIFF Reifen und Autotechnik's team addresses various automotive concerns, ensuring the safety and performance of vehicles. Additionally, the company provides educational resources, such as a tire lexicon on its website, to enhance customer knowledge about tire specifics. Operating as a subsidiary of European Tyres Distribution Limited, REIFF Reifen und Autotechnik leverages a multi-channel distribution network to effectively serve its customers across Germany.

TomTom Telematics help its customers to get closer to their drivers.

ClearMotion, Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in developing advanced suspension systems to enhance vehicle comfort and handling. Founded out of MIT in 2008 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, with operations in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, ClearMotion integrates hardware and software to create a proactive ride system that anticipates and counteracts shocks and vibrations from uneven road surfaces. This innovative technology not only improves ride quality but also enhances the overall user experience in vehicles. By mapping road surfaces in real-time, ClearMotion's system can mitigate the effects of road roughness almost instantaneously, ensuring a smoother ride for both drivers and passengers.

ClearMotion, Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in developing advanced suspension systems to enhance vehicle comfort and handling. Founded out of MIT in 2008 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, with operations in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, ClearMotion integrates hardware and software to create a proactive ride system that anticipates and counteracts shocks and vibrations from uneven road surfaces. This innovative technology not only improves ride quality but also enhances the overall user experience in vehicles. By mapping road surfaces in real-time, ClearMotion's system can mitigate the effects of road roughness almost instantaneously, ensuring a smoother ride for both drivers and passengers.

Groupe Ayme is a privately held company specialized in pneumatic (retail and wholesale) and maintenance of light and industrial vehicles.

Speedy France is a specialized network focused on comprehensive automotive diagnostics and maintenance. Headquartered in Nanterre, the company operates a chain of 568 automotive repair centers across Europe, with 376 located in France. Speedy offers a range of products including tires, batteries, filters, and mechanical equipment, as well as accessories like windshield wipers and spark plugs. In addition to retailing these items, Speedy provides various maintenance packages and repair services, catering to the diverse needs of vehicle owners. The company also features an online shopping platform, enhancing accessibility for customers seeking automotive products and services.

Pep Boys is an automotive aftermarket chain and retailer that offers quality auto repair and car parts. The 1980s brought an aggressive expansion program in the company’s history. To raise capital, Pep Boys split its stock 3-for-1 and moved to the New York Stock Exchange in 1982. This strategy enabled rapid growth and brought about the birth of the automotive supercenter. This concept boosted Pep Boys to more than 700 stores, almost 3,600 service bays and more than $2 billion in annual sales. Pep Boys The Road Ahead Pep Boys continued its expansion in the 1990s, including to Puerto Rico. As the automotive aftermarket need has shifted over time from a majority of auto parts customers who identify as “Do it Yourselfers” to an increasing number of customers who prefer service centers to take care of their automotive maintenance and repair, Pep Boys has expanded its service business. Today Pep Boys provides service for more than six million cars and car owners each year. More than 23 million rewards members have signed up for special offers in stores. Since 2009, Pep Boys has focused on the development of service and tire centers within its existing markets as its primary growth strategy. Today the company operates more than 7,400 service bays in nearly 800 stores nationwide. At the same time, in some of its traditional supercenters, the company has expanded to include speed shops within its retail stores, which cater to the growing number of car enthusiasts who have fun working on performance cars, like hot rods, muscle cars, and off-road trucks. In 2012, Pep Boys created a new service and retail customer experience, which it refers to as The Road Ahead. Similar to the experience found at some high-end car dealerships, new Pep Boys stores feature customer lounges with amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi and flat screen TV's near its full-service maintenance and repair shops, as well as a diverse retail product assortment in the automotive aftermarket. With almost 20,000 friendly and knowledgeable associates living the legacy of Manny, Moe, and Jack, Pep Boys’ vision is to be the best place to shop and care for cars.

TireConnect Systems is a software platform designed for tire dealers and distributors, facilitating the process of finding and pricing tires for customers and service advisers. The platform can be utilized both online and in physical stores, allowing users to create, email, and print tire quotes in a matter of seconds. By offering easy-to-integrate and customizable sales enablement tools, TireConnect enables tire retailers to enhance their revenue potential and improve the overall customer experience.

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Thompson Aerospace Inc. provides aircraft network solutions. It offers 1Net, a modular multipurpose single aisle aircraft network for high frequency short haul airlines. The company also provides a 1Net interactive comparison tool that allows users to input fleet size, flight hours, average flight duration, load factor, and fuel cost to calculate fuel savings of the 1Net system, as well as system weight and removals versus other systems. It offers its product for aircraft infotainment, passenger cell phone/PDA/laptop connectivity, cabin control system, electronic flight bag, cabin and cargo tracking, off-aircraft connectivity, aircraft maintenance data recorder/gateway, surveillance/DVR, and tape player replacement applications. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.