Equitable access to mobility – or lack thereof – drives a great deal of the stratification of society in Georgia and elsewhere. Economic mobility often hinges on physical access to…
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A new type of car show rolls into Peachtree Corners to showcase the city’s EV prowess
Last weekend was an electrifying one for the residents of Peachtree Corners, Georgia. The city hosted Electrify PTC, an all-electric car show highlighting the manufacturers and dealers leading the EV…
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Residents in Peachtree Corners will soon have a new way to get around town this fall, thanks to a new fleet of autonomous shuttles. PAUL (Piloting Autonomous Use Locally) will…
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Mobility Management Platform Passport Aims For Global Growth With $65 Million Series D Round
by Mike Jordanby Mike JordanMobility management platform Passport, founded in 2010 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, helps cities with parking solutions, but the company’s recently announced $65 million Series D funding round shows…
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Porsche’s Digital Business Opens New Office In Atlanta to Snag Auto-Enthused Tech Talent
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinDigitization is coming for the automobile industry. A connected driver, smart cars, and responsive roads are not far-off visions for the future, but right around the corner. With that in…
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Can A Parking Platform Help Cities Manage the Electric Scooter Invasion?
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinNowhere is the rapidly-shifting mobility landscape more apparent than a city street. A place where, not too long ago you would have only found private cars, taxis, and maybe a…
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Daimler’s Lab1886 Innovation Hub Opens in Atlanta With A New CEO and Volocopter Display
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinWith remarks from company leaders, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and technology evangelist Guy Kawasaki, Daimler AG’s fourth innovation hub, Lab1886, has officially opened in Atlanta.…
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Mercedes-Benz’s New Atlanta Innovation Unit Is Seeking Startup Talent — And A CEO to Lead It
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinMercedes-Benz was built on a long history of innovation — the company can claim the first patent of a gas-powered automobile, the Benz Patent Motorwagon, in the year 1886. Now,…