{"id":94727,"date":"2021-06-22T22:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-toyota-mobility-foundation-energy-systems-network-and-may-mobility-inaugurate-free-autonomous-shuttle-service-in-indianapolis\/"},"modified":"2021-06-22T22:40:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T02:40:01","slug":"toyota-mobility-foundation-energy-systems-network-y-may-mobility-inauguran-un-servicio-gratuito-de-transporte-autonomo-en-indianapolis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/toyota-mobility-foundation-energy-systems-network-y-may-mobility-inauguran-un-servicio-gratuito-de-transporte-autonomo-en-indianapolis\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network And May Mobility Inaugurate Free Autonomous Shuttle Service In Indianapolis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\ntable p, #divContent table p\n{\nmargin: 0px;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">INDIANAPOLIS<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 22, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=640906063&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftoyotamobilityfoundation.org%2F&amp;a=Toyota+Mobility+Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Toyota Mobility Foundation<\/a><\/u> (TMF), <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=3010265551&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fenergysystemsnetwork.com%2F&amp;a=Energy+Systems+Network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Energy Systems Network<\/a><\/u> (ESN) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=2307234645&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iedc.in.gov%2F&amp;a=Indiana+Economic+Development+Corporation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Indiana Economic Development Corporation<\/a>\u00a0(IEDC), have joined with <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=1512308473&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmaymobility.com%2F&amp;a=May+Mobility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May Mobility<\/a><\/u>, a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and shuttle operations, to\u00a0launch a free autonomous shuttle service in <span class=\"xn-location\">Central Indiana<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgf540left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgf540left\" title=\"The Together in Motion AV shuttle service is available to the public and features five Lexus RX 450h vehicles and one wheelchair-accessible Polaris GEM shuttle equipped with May Mobility\u2019s autonomous technology.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1538221\/Lexus_RX_Shuttle.jpg\" alt=\"The Together in Motion AV shuttle service is available to the public and features five Lexus RX 450h vehicles and one wheelchair-accessible Polaris GEM shuttle equipped with May Mobility\u2019s autonomous technology.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The free service, a part of TMF&#8217;s <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=3511215794&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftoyotamobilityfoundation.org%2Fen%2Ftim-indiana&amp;a=Together+in+Motion+Indiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Together in Motion Indiana<\/a><\/u>, began <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 1<\/span>, and serves the downtown <span class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis<\/span> and Indiana University\u2013Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) communities. Together in Motion is an initiative bringing stakeholders together to test the interoperability of mobility innovations and facilitate the efficient movement of people and goods. The autonomous shuttle service supports the United Nations&#8217; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Sustainable Cities and Communities goal (No. 11) and Toyota&#8217;s commitment to providing <i>Mobility for All<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At May Mobility, our mission is to bring safe, accessible and reliable mobility solutions to communities around the world,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Edwin Olson<\/span>, co-founder and CEO of May Mobility. &#8220;We&#8217;re excited to bring AV technology to <span class=\"xn-location\">Central Indiana<\/span> through our partnership with the Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network and IndyGo.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Together in Motion AV shuttle service runs through <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 19, 2021<\/span> and operates Monday through Friday from <span class=\"xn-chron\">7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/span> The service is available to the public and features five Lexus RX 450h vehicles and one wheelchair-accessible Polaris GEM shuttle equipped with May Mobility&#8217;s autonomous technology.<\/p>\n<p>There are nine designated stops in <span class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis<\/span>, each identifiable by a sign providing route information and a scannable QR code leading to the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=1918374132&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftoyotamobilityfoundation.org%2Fen%2Ftim-indiana&amp;a=Together+in+Motion+Indiana+website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Together in Motion Indiana website<\/a><\/u>. Through the QR code, riders can learn more about May Mobility technology and the shuttle route. Shuttles arrive in 10- to 15-minute intervals on a rotating loop. The route was designed to increase mobility options by providing a connection from the Vermont Station \u2013 along IndyGo&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-person\">Red Line<\/span> \u2013 to areas west of downtown. Additionally, the route circles the IU Health University Hospital and the Riley Hospital for Children campuses. Riders can plan their trips on Google Maps and see <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=2115724950&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Frider.indy.sdi.maymobility.com%2F%3Fmay_id%3Dall%26route%3Dcanal-production&amp;a=live+updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">live updates<\/a><\/u> of a shuttle&#8217;s location.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;IndyGo exists to connect our community to economic and cultural opportunities through safe, reliable and accessible mobility experiences,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Lesley Gordon<\/span>, vice president of Communications and Marketing at IndyGo. &#8220;We will continue to lend our knowledge and expertise with the team at May Mobility and to work alongside these industry leaders as they seek to improve <span class=\"xn-location\">Central Indiana&#8217;s<\/span> mobility ecosystem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To ensure riders&#8217; health and safety, masks are currently required for all passengers and fleet attendants. Shuttles will carry only one household per ride, and all shuttles are equipped with partitions and UVC disinfectant lights that will clean the shuttle interior between rides.<\/p>\n<p>The AV shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative announced earlier this year by TMF and ESN. It aims to foster innovation through industry partnerships and propel research and development in advanced mobility technologies in <span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span>. The initiative supports the deployments of various mobility solutions to better serve the transportation needs of the local communities, to understand the changing ecosystems surrounding these needs, to potentially expand such initiatives into other communities, and to establish networks for the sharing and leveraging of key learnings. As each mobility solution is developed with local community input, this human-centered approach facilitates the implementation of valued activities and the commercialization of an array of cooperative options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span> is the ideal location to launch the first Together in Motion initiative because of the strong local partnerships with Energy Systems Network and the local communities,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Ryan Klem<\/span>, director of Programs, Toyota Mobility Foundation. &#8220;They have facilitated May Mobility&#8217;s integration into the local transportation offerings, and we look forward to learning about local use and impact so we can transfer and scale this knowledge to other locations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Prior to opening the shuttle service to the public, May Mobility provided <span class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis<\/span> residents and Indy 500 race week guests free 10-minute-long rides along a special demonstration route near the Indiana Statehouse. More than 60\u00a0attendees experienced the AV shuttle service in a Lexus RX 450h equipped with May Mobility&#8217;s autonomous technology.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Bringing innovative mobility solutions to <span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span> with partners steeped in advancing autonomous technology positions the state as a leader in this in-demand and growing sector,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Dave Roberts<\/span>, chief innovation officer, Indiana Economic Development Corporation. &#8220;Engaging with ESN, Toyota Mobility Foundation and May Mobility to assist in this effort shows the commitment to finding the best technology partners to provide additional transportation resources to residents throughout the state.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the next phase of the initiative, May Mobility will operate an AV shuttle route in <span class=\"xn-location\">Fishers, Indiana<\/span>. This service is slated to begin in <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 2021<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>\n    <b>About Toyota Mobility Foundation<br \/><\/b>The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) was established in <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 2014<\/span> by the Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) to support the development of a more mobile society in which everyone can move freely. The Foundation underscores TMC&#8217;s on-going commitment to continuous improvement and respect for people. It utilizes Toyota&#8217;s expertise and technologies to support strong mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. TMF works in partnership with universities, governments, non-profits, research institutions and other organizations, creating programs are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address mobility issues around the world.<\/p>\n<p>\n    <b>About Energy Systems Network (ESN)<br \/><\/b>ESN is an <span class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis<\/span>-based nonprofit initiative focused on the development of the advanced energy technology and transportation sectors. Over the last decade, ESN has collaborated with a range of industry, academia, and government partners to deliver sustainable energy and mobility solutions, including electric car sharing, vehicle-to-smart grid communications, mobility-as-a-service, and others. ESN&#8217;s mission is to leverage its network of global thought leaders to develop integrated energy solutions to increase quality of life for today and tomorrow. The company&#8217;s focus is to: reduce costs, emissions and waste; influence policy; and advance technological innovation. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=1843622386&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.energysystemsnetwork.com%2F&amp;a=www.energysystemsnetwork.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.energysystemsnetwork.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n    <b>About May Mobility<br \/><\/b>May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology development and deployment. With more than 275,000 autonomous rides to date, May Mobility is committed to delivering safe, efficient and sustainable shuttle solutions designed to complement today&#8217;s public transportation options. The company&#8217;s ultimate goal is to realize a world where self-driving systems make transportation more accessible and reliable, the roads safer, and encourage better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant, and livable spaces. For more information, visit<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=2006878145&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fmaymobility.com%2F&amp;a=%C2%A0maymobility.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0maymobility.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>\n    <b>Media Contacts: <\/b>\n  <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Raquel Bahamonde<\/span><br \/>Senior Director of Communications, Energy Systems Network <br \/>317-319-6875 <br \/><u><a href=\"mailto:rbahamonde@cicpindiana.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">rbahamonde@cicpindiana.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Alissa Moceri<\/span> <br \/>Toyota Mobility Foundation <br \/><u><a href=\"mailto:info@toyota-mf.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">info@toyota-mf.org<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Craig Daitch<\/span><br \/>Telemetry Public Relations for May Mobility<br \/>(248) 880-4403<br \/><u><a href=\"mailto:craig@telemetryagency.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">craig@telemetryagency.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg0021left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg0021left\" title=\"Toyota Mobility Foundation\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1538222\/Toyota_Mobility_Foundation_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota Mobility Foundation\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=1027533798&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1538221%2FLexus_RX_Shuttle.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1538221%2FLexus_RX_Shuttle.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1538221\/Lexus_RX_Shuttle.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=790484542&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1538222%2FToyota_Mobility_Foundation_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1538222%2FToyota_Mobility_Foundation_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1538222\/Toyota_Mobility_Foundation_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Toyota Mobility Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">INDIANAPOLIS<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 22, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=640906063&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftoyotamobilityfoundation.org%2F&amp;a=Toyota+Mobility+Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Toyota Mobility Foundation<\/a><\/u> (TMF), <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3203571-1&amp;h=3010265551&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fenergysystemsnetwork.com%2F&amp;a=Energy+Systems+Network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Energy&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":94728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automotriz"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94727","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94727"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94727\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}