2017 New York International Auto Show Year In Review

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WORLD TRAFFIC SAFETY SYMPOSIUM MOVED TO PRESS DAYS Autonomous vehicle safety was the focus of the panel discussions at the World Traffic Safety Symposium. Experts from NHTSA, U.S. DOT, General Motors, Kia, Consumer Reports, Uber, AAA, and the United Nations debated the critical safety issues surrounding their introduction. The packed event was moved from its usual spot during the public week of the Auto Show to Press Preview Week, to encourage even greater media and OEM participation.

EMERGING TECH FAST PITCH SHOWCASE Six game-changing emerging mobility tech companies faced off against each other at the first-ever New York Auto Show Fast Pitch event. Throughout both press days, Drive.ai, Otonomo, Romeo Power, Valens, Via and Witricity were featured in a special exhibit area before presenting a five-minute company pitch in front of a live audience and a panel of respected judges. Valens was selected as the New York International Auto Show's Emerging Tech All-Star . Judges included: Dawn Manley, Steve Girsky, Seval Oz, Dave Shepardson and I.P. Park.