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Chris Boardman says young people are “telling the adults what needs fixing” as UK’s leading schemes cut school-run car use by nearly two-thirds

Team Modeshift Awards 2026 Chris Boardman says young people are “telling the adults what needs fixing” as UK’s leading schemes cut school-run car use by nearly two-thirds

Chris Boardman CBE has called on organisations across the country to come together to give young people more travel choices, a better childhood and better communities. He was speaking in a video message to more than 350 sustainable travel professionals at the National Modeshift Convention at Old Trafford, Manchester. Boardman …

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BMZ to bring 940Wh RB-900 e-bike battery to US market

Power2Ride RB 900 e bike battery BMZ to bring 940Wh RB-900 e-bike battery to US market

BMZ Battery Solutions Group will introduce its POWER2RIDE RB-900 e-bike battery to the US market at Micromobility America in San Francisco on 11–12 November 2026. Aimed at e-bike manufacturers, the battery offers 940Wh of capacity at a claimed weight of 3.8kg, with BMZ quoting an energy density of 247Wh/kg. The …

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Carbotronics joins E-Bike Summit 2027

e-bike summit 2027 - carbotronics exhibitor partner

Italian engineering specialist Carbotronics has confirmed its place as an exhibitor partner for the E-bike Summit 2027. The summit takes place on 26 April 2027 at Sustainable Ventures, County Hall, London, bringing together policymakers, urban fleet operators, OEMs, and micromobility leaders. Carbotronics will use the platform to present its Power …

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EVIS America 2026 to Bring Global Mobility Leaders, Technologies and Industry Perspectives to Toledo, Ohio

images 2 EVIS America 2026 to Bring Global Mobility Leaders, Technologies and Industry Perspectives to Toledo, Ohio

The future of transportation will take center stage in Toledo this November as EVIS America 2026 brings together industry leaders, technology innovators, policymakers, investors and business professionals from across the United States and around the world. The event begins with industry tours on November 3, followed by the Conference and …

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E-Bike Summit 2027: Datateam acquires event; MMB Named Official Editorial Partner

e-bike summit 2027

Following the acquisition of the E-Bike Summit, MicromobilityBiz (MMB) will serve as the official editorial partner for the industry conference, taking place on 26 April 2027 at Sustainable Ventures, County Hall, London. Returning after last taking place in 2024 at the University of Oxford, the summit brings senior decision-makers, national …

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Wandsworth rolls out e-bike Fair Use Charter and urges residents to report blocked pavements

Poorly parked e bikes Oct 2026 Wandsworth rolls out e-bike Fair Use Charter and urges residents to report blocked pavements

Wandsworth Council has introduced a new Fair Use Charter for e-bike and e-scooter operators, aimed at tackling obstructive parking, improving safety and taking stronger enforcement action so that the schemes work better for all residents. The Charter aims to hold operators to account for their hire e-bikes and scooters in …

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Lime opens expanded San Francisco headquarters following record Fleet Week ridership

DSC03038 Lime opens expanded San Francisco headquarters following record Fleet Week ridership

Lime, the largest global shared micromobility business, celebrates the opening of its expanded San Francisco headquarters today, following the company’s biggest single day of ridership in the city during Fleet Week. On Saturday, October 10, Lime riders took over 23,000 trips in San Francisco, a record that more than doubled …

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Lime invests nearly £1m in e-bike parking across London to help meet growing demand for rental e-bikes

Lime1 Lime invests nearly £1m in e-bike parking across London to help meet growing demand for rental e-bikes

Lime has today announced it has so far awarded nearly £1m to nine London boroughs to support the creation and improvement of nearly 600 e-bike parking bays across the capital. The new bays are part of Lime’s efforts to work with boroughs to tackle overcrowding of existing bays and poor …

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Lime partners with BHN to offer first Lime annual Cycle to Work subscription

Dominic Marley Lime Bike 2023 276480 Lime partners with BHN to offer first Lime annual Cycle to Work subscription

UK employees can now access shared e-bikes through Cyclescheme, thanks to a new partnership between BHN Extras and Lime. The partnership  gives employees a more affordable way to commute by e-bike, with eligible workers able to save between 28% and 47% on an annual Lime subscription through Cyclescheme. The partnership brings Lime’s e-bikes …

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TfL and London Councils launch third phase of London’s rental e-scooter trial

London e scooter operators support TfLs Scrappage Scheme with discounted and free rides TfL and London Councils launch third phase of London’s rental e-scooter trial

Transport for London (TfL), in partnership with participating London boroughs and operators Lime and Voi, has launched Phase 3 of the capital’s rental e-scooter trial. The new phase will run for an initial two-year term, subject to Department for Transport (DfT) timescales, and will continue to provide Londoners with a …

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