Swift Rails is a transportation company focused on developing sustainable, personalized transit systems that utilize autonomous vehicles operating on ultra-light rails. The company provides energy-efficient, emissions-free transit solutions designed to alleviate road congestion. Passengers can request rides through a user-friendly application, which connects them to semi-autonomous vehicles that transport them directly to their destinations without intermediate stops. By employing renewable energy sources to charge its fleet, Swift Rails aims to minimize environmental impact while enhancing the efficiency of urban transportation. The innovative design of its electric vehicles ensures zero emissions, aligning with the company's commitment to reducing pollution and traffic congestion.
Cummins, established in 1919, is a global power technology company. It designs, manufactures, distributes, and services diesel and natural gas engines, as well as related components and electric power generation systems. Cummins is the leading manufacturer of diesel engines for commercial trucks, off-highway machinery, and railroad locomotives, and also produces standby and prime power generators. Its product portfolio includes powertrain components like transmissions, turbochargers, aftertreatment systems, and fuel systems. The company operates through four segments: Engine, Power Generation, Components, and Distribution. Cummins serves its customers through a vast network of over 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations, and more than 6,500 dealer locations in over 190 countries.
D.R. Johnson
Grant in 2024
D.R. Johnson provides manufactured wood products including Cross-Laminated Timber and Glue-Laminated Beams, and it is our mission to create construction. The company offers detail, manufacture, fabricate, and ship our product to meet all their requirements. They are available to ship by rail as well as by truck.
Nomad Transportable Power Systems
Grant in 2023
NOMAD Transportable Power Systems specializes in developing utility-scale mobile energy storage solutions designed for flexibility and affordability. Founded as a collaboration between Northern Reliability and KORE Power, the company focuses on addressing diverse project needs with its patent-pending technologies. Established in early 2015, NOMAD recognized a market demand for transportable energy solutions that offer lower costs and easier integration. Beginning in 2019, the partnership resulted in the production of 100% U.S.-manufactured energy storage systems. NOMAD’s innovative plug-and-play battery storage systems, integrated with custom-designed mobile energy frameworks, provide reliable and adaptable energy solutions for a variety of industries, enabling customers to effectively manage their energy requirements.
Windlift, LLC specializes in the development of airborne power generation systems, primarily catering to the U.S. Department of Defense while also serving various sectors such as disaster recovery, telecommunications, agriculture, mining, and research. Established in 2006 and based in Morrisville, North Carolina, the company focuses on creating lightweight and transportable energy solutions that are quick to deploy. Windlift's generators incorporate advanced technologies, including radar, cameras, and edge computing, allowing for scalable and cost-effective clean energy production. By addressing challenges in the offshore energy market, Windlift positions itself as a leader in harnessing wind energy, aiming to deliver reliable and sustainable power to a range of industries.
PennDOT is in charge of roadways, urban and rural public transit, airports, trains, ports, and waterways. PennDOT invests more than three-quarters of its annual budget in Pennsylvania's nearly 121,000 miles of state and municipal roadways and 32,000 state and local bridges. PennDOT, which was founded in 1911, is directly responsible for about 40,000 miles of roads and around 25,400 bridges.
Aptiv
Venture Round in 2008
Aptiv, headquartered in Gillingham, England, is a global technology company specializing in mobility solutions. It offers a range of products and services, including electrical components and systems for vehicles, advanced safety and user experience features, and over-the-air (OTA) software lifecycle and data management services. Aptiv's customer base is diverse, with its top 10 customers accounting for 54% of revenue, none of which are dominant. The company operates in 45 countries, with 14 technical centers and various manufacturing sites and customer support centers. Aptiv's mission is to deliver software capabilities, advanced computing platforms, and networking architecture to enable safer, greener, and more connected mobility solutions.