The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Detroit, Challenge Works, and World Resources Institute (WRI), announced the 10 semi-finalists for the Sustainable Cities Challenge aimed at reducing fossil fuel use and costs of freight operations in Detroit’s Eastern Market. The Eastern Market is a vital hub for food production and distribution in Detroit, playing a significant role in the city's food economy. The semi-finalists proposed innovative solutions ranging from AI cameras for curb management to electric cargo bikes, organic waste conversion units, fast electric vehicle chargers, and ammonia-to-hydrogen generation systems. These solutions aim to streamline operations, reduce emissions, and increase sustainability in the Eastern Market. The semi-finalists will each receive a $50,000 implementation grant to refine their solutions and participate in the Challenge’s Innovator Academy for further support. The selection of the 10 semi-finalists signifies a significant step towards pioneering sustainable freight solutions that lower operating costs and decrease fossil fuel usage. The collaboration between innovators, the City of Detroit, the Eastern Market Partnership, and Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification highlights a unified effort to drive positive change and innovation in urban logistics and sustainability.