Mobility & Transportation Startups

LINSOL, based in South Korea, builds an acoustic detection system called Carang for industrial, mobility, and security use. The platform uses meta-structure sound amplification, 360-degree acoustic sensing, and selective beamforming to locate objects and issue alerts in conditions where cameras, LiDAR, and RF sensors are limited. The founding team previously worked on related defense research at Hanwha Aerospace.

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LiquidPiston develops compact rotary internal combustion engines based on a patented thermodynamic cycle, offering improvements in efficiency, weight, size, vibration, and noise, with engines scalable from 1HP to over 1000HP. It focuses on military and aerospace propulsion and power generation, with plans to serve industrial, marine, UAV, urban mobility, and automotive markets.</parameter> <parameter name="hq_city">Bloomfield

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Lit Motors designs all-electric vehicles that combine motorcycle agility with car safety through gyroscopic stability technology, targeting personal transportation that reduces congestion and emissions.

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LiveRoad Analytics provides environmental intelligence for transportation operations, delivering weather and environmental awareness across vehicles in motion, fixed facilities, and outdoor field activity. It serves commercial fleets, public agencies and DOTs, transit systems, and transportation technology platforms, integrating with existing safety and vehicle data systems including ADAS and connected-vehicle environments.

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Load2Go is an e-hailing platform for bulk cargo delivery serving the construction and manufacturing industries. The platform offers integrated solutions for freight logistics including payment flexibility, safety, and security features.

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Loadshare provides cross-vertical last-mile logistics in India, offering forward and reverse delivery for e-commerce marketplaces and D2C brands, hyperlocal and food delivery, and two-wheel passenger transport. It operates a network of riders serving marketplaces, dark stores, and food businesses across thousands of PIN codes.

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Local Motors was an American automobile manufacturer known for open-source vehicle designs, 3D-printed cars, and the autonomous, partly 3D-printed Olli electric shuttle built for low-speed environments like campuses and hospitals. The company produced vehicles such as the Rally Fighter and the Strati using local microfactories, and ceased operations in January 2022.

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Location Brossard is a heavy-vehicle rental company in business since 1973, offering short- and long-term leasing of trucks, trailers and refrigerated vehicles along with fleet maintenance, repair, 24/7 roadside assistance and logistics planning. It serves businesses across Quebec, Canada, operating a fleet of over 3,600 vehicles for more than 850 corporate clients.

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App-based mobile car care service offering on-site vehicle washing as a location- and subscription-based amenity.

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LocusLabs built indoor navigation and wayfinding software focused on the aviation industry, providing precision location and spatial data for airports and large venues. The company was acquired by Acuity Brands in December 2019 and rebranded as Atrius Wayfinder, part of a cloud application portfolio for buildings.

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LogisticsHub provides a delivery management platform for businesses to schedule deliveries, access a network of riders, and track shipments in real time. It targets businesses needing last-mile delivery fulfillment across multiple operational states, with a focus on Nigeria.

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Longbow designs and builds lightweight electric sports cars, including a Speedster and Roadster, positioned as spiritual successors to classic sports cars. The vehicles use an 800V charging system on a platform engineered specifically for sports cars, sold in limited numbers with a highly personalized ownership experience.

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Lookout Brain Pro is a high-resolution object detection device for maritime navigation, integrating NVIDIA GPU-powered computer vision with augmented navigation and AIS integration. It is designed for marine vessels operating in North America.

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Loopit provides a software platform for flexible mobility and fleet management, supporting car subscription, rental, leasing, and fleet operations for businesses in the automotive industry. It began as a digital-first car dealership and retail car subscription service before building the platform.

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LotTech Voice is an AI-powered call-answering system for auto dealership service and parts departments that answers customer calls, decodes VINs, schedules service appointments, and creates parts order requests. It integrates with a dealership's DMS and provides a centralized dashboard with analytics on call volume, request status, and fixed-ops performance.

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loveelectric runs an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme in the UK, letting employers offer staff new and used EV leases that bundle maintenance, servicing, insurance, breakdown cover and optional home charger installation. The scheme is marketed as cost-neutral for companies and can save employees up to 60% on an electric car; the company is part of employee benefits provider Perkbox.

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Loxo develops SAE Level 4 autonomous driving technology, marketed as a vehicle-agnostic "Digital Driver" for urban delivery operations. Its self-driving system serves logistics and retail use cases such as parcel and last-mile delivery, with deployments on public roads in Europe.

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Lucid Motors is an automaker that designs and manufactures electric vehicles, including the Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity models. The company serves consumers in the premium electric vehicle market globally.

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Lumax (the Lumax-DK Jain Group) is a manufacturer and supplier of automotive components and systems in India, historically known for automotive lighting equipment. Founded in 1945, it serves the Indian automotive industry.

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Luminator provides software, hardware, and data solutions for public transportation operators, including passenger information systems, video security, and real-time operational technology serving bus, rail, and aero operations across 85+ countries.

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Lumos designs smart bicycle helmets with integrated lighting and technology features for urban commuters and delivery riders. The company's helmets aim to improve visibility and safety for cyclists in city environments.

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LVELITE is a smart valet parking app that lets users request service and track their vehicle in real time using QR access and PIN verification. It also provides tools for valet operators and attendants to manage accounts, configurations, and generate barcoded valet tickets.

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LUXIT Group designs and manufactures automotive small lamps and auxiliary lighting solutions using advanced technology. The company serves the automotive industry and emphasizes operational excellence and sustainability in its production processes.

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LUXY Ride operates a cloud-based booking platform and mobile app for scheduling black car and chauffeur transport, offering upfront pricing and nationwide drivers. It serves both individual travelers and corporate clients, integrating with travel management systems such as Concur, TripActions, and Amex for business travel needs.

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