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<strong><em>Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Ann Arbor SPARK Collaborate with NAVYA on Site Selection and Talent Recruitment</em></strong>

<strong><u>(ANN ARBOR, Michigan)</u></strong><strong> July 17, 2017</strong> – In a joint announcement, NAVYA with project collaborators Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Ann Arbor SPARK announce that its Michigan plant will be located in the city of Saline, Michigan with a 20.000+ sq. ft. facility. NAVYA plans to build approximately 25 of its ARMA fully autonomous shuttle vehicles at the plant before the close of 2017. NAVYA’s breakthrough ARMA shuttle has become a global leader in first and last mile transportation solutions with a fleet of 45 vehicles deployed worldwide and more than 170.000 passengers transported to date. With the addition of its new plant in Saline the company will be able to boost production significantly to serve the growing North American market.

“<em>We at NAVYA could not be more pleased to call Saline, Michigan home to our first assembly plant in North America. As the greater Ann Arbor area continues to establish itself as a hub for autonomous vehicle development, we feel it’s the perfect location for us. Strong government and community support for mobility initiatives combined with an excellent talent pool provide the ideal environment for our expansion in North America</em>,” said NAVYA CEO <strong>Christophe Sapet</strong>.

The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of more than $1 million and create 50 jobs, resulting in a $435,000 Michigan Business Development performance-based grant. The funds are approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund and administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

“<em>Michigan is at the forefront of mobility and autonomous vehicle development, and NAVYA’s decision to establish its first U.S. facility in Saline further solidifies our leadership position in that space</em>,” said <strong>Trevor Pawl</strong>, MEDC group vice president over Planet M, the state’s new economic development initiative set up to help mobility companies enter Michigan. “<em>We applaud NAVYA’s commitment to Michigan and look forward to working with the company as it continues to develop advanced mobility vehicles and technologies</em>.”

“<em>NAVYA’s growth in the Ann Arbor region is fueled by our region’s commitment to innovation in mobility technology, and the talented people who think and work on these issues every day throughout our region</em>,” said <strong>Paul Krutko</strong>, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK. “<em>We’re excited to add depth to our technical prowess in this region, and to be part of NAVYA tapping in to the manufacturing and engineering capabilities here as it moves forward in making some of the world’s first autonomous mass transit vehicles. NAVYA is a terrific contribution to our prominence in the connected and autonomous vehicle industry</em>.”

Ann Arbor SPARK hosted NAVYA during its first visit to the region as part of a French Mobility delegation in 2015. Going forward, Ann Arbor SPARK will help NAVYA locate the employees it needs to continue its growth at its new manufacturing facility in Saline.

“<em>The City of Saline is ecstatic to welcome NAVYA Inc. to our community, and I have no doubt that they will become an important and valued member of our already stellar business community</em>,” said <strong>Brian Marl</strong>, Mayor, City of Saline. “<em>NAVYA is an innovative company, working on the latest autonomous vehicle technology; I believe that their future is bright, and the City of Saline looks forward to assisting and supporting them in every reasonable way</em>.”

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<u>ABOUT NAVYA SHUTTLE</u>

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<strong>Autonomous, driverless and electric: the shuttle developed by NAVYA serves cities and private sites by bringing ever more mobility.</strong>

In the city or on a private site, the shuttle conceived by NAVYA is an innovative, effective, clean and intelligent mobility solution. NAVYA SHUTTLE guarantees autonomous transport performance as well as a comfortable trip for the first and last mile, thanks to its gentle navigation.

Capable of transporting up to 15 people, NAVYA SHUTTLE combines a number of advantages. NAVYA SHUTTLE fleets make it possible for operators to improve productivity on private sites, and ease road congestion in urban centers. Passengers also enjoy a pleasant trip while making the most of their travel time.

The NAVYA SHUTTLE was specifically designed to meet the needs of an autonomous, driverless vehicle while also optimizing navigation and safety features. With neither a steering wheel nor pedals, NAVYA SHUTTLE uses effective guidance and detection systems that combine various types of advanced technology. Data from Lidar sensors, cameras, GPS RTK, IMU and odometry is merged together and interpreted by deep learning programs. NAVYA SHUTTLE moves about efficiently and makes proficient decisions. Without any driver.

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<u>ABOUT  NAVYA</u>

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<strong>A pioneer and specialist in the autonomous vehicle market, NAVYA assists cities and private sites around the world in improving their transport offer with its autonomous, driverless and electric solutions. At the cutting edge of technology, NAVYA revolutionizes trips by offering fluid mobility solutions.</strong>

NAVYA's impact is international. Its multidisciplinary team of experts is motivated by one principle objective: offering new mobility solutions that are more intelligent and more fluid, thereby taking part in the sustainable transformation of everyday life.

NAVYA benefits from an overall vision and expertise in automobile technology and software solutions which include perception, visualization, navigation, geolocation, telecommunications and automobile manufacturing.

Indeed, at our 5 sites located in France and the United States, our 150 employees combine their complementary skills in Research &amp; Development, Design and Production, to conceive and develop our range of autonomous, driverless and 100% electric vehicles. These are vehicles that merge motor, digital and robotic technology and are capable of solving the problem of the first and last mile, both in cities and on private sites.

In Europe, the United States and in Asia and the Pacific, over 50 NAVYA SHUTTLES are already in service (September 2017) and more than 180,000 passengers have already benefited from this innovative mobility solution, in cities or on private sites.

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<u>ABOUT MEDC</u>

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, job awareness and community and talent development with the focus on growing Michigan’s economy. For more information on the MEDC and our initiatives, visit <a href="http://www.michiganbusiness.org/#home-intro">www.MichiganBusiness.org</a>. For Pure Michigan® tourism information, your trip begins at <a href="http://www.michigan.org/">www.michigan.org</a>. Visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect at <a href="http://www.mitalent.org/">www.mitalent.org</a> for more information on Michigan’s online marketplace for connecting job seekers and employers. Join the conversation on: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MEDC/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michiganbusiness/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/27036/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MEDC">Twitter</a>.

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<u>ABOUT SPARK</u>

Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization, is advancing the region by encouraging and supporting business acceleration, attraction and retention. The organization identifies and meets the needs of business at every stage, from start-ups to large organizations. Ann Arbor SPARK collaborates with business, academic, government, and community investor partners including the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone (LDFA), Washtenaw County etcs/Michigan Works!, the City of Ann Arbor, Bank of Ann Arbor and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. For more information, please call (734) 761-9317 or visit <a href="http://www.annarborusa.org/">www.AnnArborUSA.org</a>.

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<strong><u>MEDIA CONTACTS</u></strong><strong> – </strong>To schedule interviews, request additional images or more information, please contact:
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 	<li>S. NAVYA Contact: Martin Higgins, Escal Consulting, <a href="mailto:martin@escalconsulting.com">martin@escalconsulting.com</a> / 917-715-2277</li>
 	<li>MEDC – Kathleen Achtenberg, <a href="mailto:achtenbergk@michigan.org">achtenbergk@michigan.org</a></li>
 	<li>Ann Arbor Spark – Jenn Cornell, <a href="mailto:jenn@annarborusa.org">jenn@annarborusa.org</a></li>
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