Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Launches Zero Emissions Transport Effort
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), the non-profit which encourages clean technology startups in the City of Los Angeles, said it has launched a new effort to accelerate the electricification of regional transportation, in an effort to reach zero emissions in the area's movement of goods. According to LACI, the nonprofit has partnered with a number of local government leaders, utilities, regulators, and others, with the target of reaching zero emissions for the transportation network by 2028. LACI said the partnership will develop a 2028 Zero Emissions (ZE) Roadmap which will set short-term and long-term goals for regional transportation electrification and statewide zero emissions goods movement. The first phase of that roadmap will be released in September of this year. According to LACI, the move will connect its current portfolio companies with disadvantaged communities on pilot projects and demonstrations. The LACI will also be looking for new transportation startups in the effort.