The L.A. New Mobility Challenge is an annual global startup competition focused on innovative, zero-emission solutions for the challenges of urban mobility.
CoMotion is a global platform where the most innovative transportation and technology companies, as well as civic and business leaders from across the mobility ecosystem explore, collaborate, and interact to share ideas and make deals.
LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 30, 2022 – Brooklyn-based, itselectric, has won the L.A. New Mobility Challenge 2022, a global startup competition focused on innovative, zero emission solutions for the challenges of urban mobility. The competition is hosted by CoMotion in partnership with the UK Government and Alliance for SoCal Innovation.
itselectric, founded by Tiya Gordon and Nathan King, provides curbside charging for electric vehicles to ensure that every community - no matter the median income or prevalence of driveways and garages - has access to clean transportation.
“The historic transition to electric and sustainable mobility can only take place with ubiquitous, affordable and convenient EV charging infrastructure, particularly in dense urban areas. itselectric’s incredibly innovative model of partnering with urban property owners to tap into underused electricity supplies is a win-win approach for consumers, cities and developers,” said John Rossant, Founder and CEO of CoMotion.
John Moavenzadeh, Executive Director of MIT Mobility Initiative said,” itselectric is providing an innovative urban mobility solution that not only helps cities reach their zero-emission targets but also ensures equitable access to charging solutions across all communities. As a judge, I was particularly impressed with their unique approach of partnering with property owners.”
“So many of the finalists in this competition are doing amazing work in the urban mobility space, we are incredibly honored and humbled to be recognized as the winner. itselectric provides the essential EV charging infrastructure needed to accelerate the transition from gas powered to electric urban transportation. Thank you to CoMotion for the recognition and helping us drive awareness around the need for EV charging that is affordable and accessible to all communities,” said Tiya Gordon, Co-founder of itselectric.
CoMotion reviews applications from across the globe and looks for startups that are making a real impact in our ecosystem. Applications are narrowed down to seven finalists who present their innovative mobility solutions to investors and public leaders during CoMotion LA. Previous winners include ENSO, Zeti and Xtelligent.
Fenton Jagdeo Jr, Toronto Transit Commissioner, Investor, and Advisor said, “To reach the emission reduction goals the U.S. has set out to accomplish, we must ensure equitable access for all communities, as a judge that is what I am looking for. The itselectric team has created a novel and cost-effective approach to building curbside chargers in urban areas without driveways and parking garages.”
About itselectric:
Our mission is to bring curbside EV charging to cities across the U.S. and advance the adoption of electric vehicles by partnering with property owners to unlock access to untapped electricity. itselectric provides property owners with the option to earn a passive income while making it easier for everyone to charge EVs.
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