The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in collaboration with Detroit's Mayor Mike Duggan, announced the four finalists for the $3 million Sustainable Cities Challenge, aimed at revolutionizing urban freight movement in Detroit's Eastern Market. The Challenge attracted global innovators seeking to reduce fossil fuel use and enhance electrification in the city's commercial hub. The selected finalists offer diverse solutions, including light electric vehicles, distributed energy infrastructure with fast-charging capabilities, hydrogen and electricity production systems, and a data-powered micrologistics platform. The finalists will receive implementation funding to showcase their innovations in Eastern Market and potentially across Detroit, contributing to the development of cleaner and more efficient urban transport systems. Detroit's Mayor Duggan expressed gratitude for the opportunity to address the environmental impact of commerce in Eastern Market. The Program Director at Toyota Mobility Foundation highlighted the potential impact of the finalists' work on sustainable freight systems worldwide. The Sustainable Cities Challenge has also inspired local innovators and created a tech innovation laboratory in Eastern Market. Stakeholders like the President of Eastern Market and the Director of Challenge Works praised the diversity and feasibility of the finalists' projects, recognizing the city's commitment to sustainable freight solutions. This initiative, funded by the Toyota Mobility Foundation, showcases how local initiatives can drive global sustainability goals. Overall, Detroit's Sustainable Cities Challenge represents a significant step towards greener urban transport and sets a precedent for other cities worldwide to embrace sustainable freight solutions.