Mobility
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The mobility sector.
From the invention of the Lyon funicular to today’s smart mobility projects, Lyon and its region, from Saint-Étienne to Bourg-en-Bresse, have established a reputation as a European hub for sustainable mobility. This area combines industrial power, scientific excellence and innovations to shape future travel.
No. 1
French region for automotive suppliers
24%
of French cycling companies are based in Lyon
4.5m
m² of space dedicated to logistics in the Lyon region
Specialized sectors.
Active mobility and micro-mobility
Bikes, scooters and storage solutions: a booming sector that is shaping low-carbon, innovative urban travel.
River
Between the Rhône and the Saône, the river transportation sector is developing freight, tourism and sustainable logistics thanks to modern low-carbon infrastructure.
Rail
The Lyon region is reinventing railroads with sustainable rolling stock, digital solutions and innovative projects to boost performance.
Urban logistics
New hubs, electric vehicles and smart solutions to streamline deliveries and reduce environmental impact.
Automotive
A key hub that combines production, research and innovation to invent the connected, sustainable, intelligent automobile.
Leading companies in the area
Public company using the Rhône to produce clean, innovative, sustainable energy, serving local economic and ecological development.
Manufacturer of commercial and heavy goods vehicles, innovating in sustainable engines and smart solutions for transport and logistics.
Leader in rail transport, designing trains, infrastructure and connected technologies for sustainable and efficient travel.
Company specializing in road transport, freight chartering and logistics, operating in France and abroad.
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Reasons to invest in Lyon and its region.
Take advantage of investments
Lyon and its region are rolling out ambitious plans to modernize transportation: trams, metros, multimodal hubs and sustainable infrastructure. These massive public investments provide an ideal environment for developing and testing innovative solutions in sustainable urban mobility.
Harness the local ecosystem
At the heart of a European innovation hub, the mobility sector can rely on CARA, the benchmark cluster bringing together companies, researchers and local authorities. A true catalyst, it fosters partnerships, access to qualified talent and cutting-edge technologies, offering a unique ecosystem for developing sustainable, competitive solutions.
Access a strategic hub
Located at the crossroads of Europe, Lyon and its region combine efficient transport infrastructure, quality of life and economic dynamism. The region offers easy access to markets and talent, while ensuring a favorable environment for innovative companies in the field of sustainable, connected mobility.
Iconic places.
Grand Plateau
Approximately 8,000 m² of shared workspace for economic players in cycling and micro-mobility. It hosts resident organizations targeting the entire cycling value chain. Supported by the Lyon metropolitan authority and CARA, this third place promotes innovation, cooperation and knowledge sharing to develop sustainable, connected mobility solutions on an urban scale.
Purpose-built real estate
CampX by Volvo Group
An accelerator and incubator dedicated to mobility and urban innovation start-ups, located at the heart of Renault Trucks’ headquarters in Saint-Priest. It supports young companies at every stage of their development, fosters partnerships with manufacturers and institutions, and provides a comprehensive ecosystem to turn ideas into concrete solutions for more sustainable, connected cities.
IncubatorCompanies that have chosen the Lyon region.
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