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Lime launches e-scooters in Tokyo

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Lime has launched its e-scooter service in Tokyo, marking the shared mobility provider’s first market in Japan. The launch is a major step for the company as it continues to expand in 2024, building on three consecutive years of 30% year-over-year growth. Lime’s Tokyo launch is the company’s first step …

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Cargo bike use rises by 63% across London

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London has seen a 63% increase in cargo bikes used by Londoners and businesses from 2022 to 2023, according to analysis by Clean Cities. Research has shown that cargo bikes can reduce congestion, improve business efficiency, and support the development of more liveable and healthier cities. Analysis from Transport for …

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Glasgow City Council harnesses AI to improve traffic flow and road safety

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VivaCity, the transport technology scale-up, has partnered with Glasgow City Council to improve traffic flow and road safety for pedestrians and cyclists with AI-powered sensor technology. Glasgow City Council has commissioned sensors at two intersections on Byres Road. The junction with Church Road and White Street, and the junction at …

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Wombi expands e-bike subscription service

Wombi women on bike in park space Wombi expands e-bike subscription service

Wombi, the full-service, subscription e-bike service from Los Angeles, is expanding to Seattle, serving all of Seattle and the East Side. Wombi offers Seattle residents an accessible way to commute by premium e-bike – complete with essential services: maintenance, repairs, insurance, and even roadside assistance on a month-to-month basis. This full-service approach makes biking …

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Nextbike sees record figures in the first half of 2024

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In its 20th anniversary year, Nextbike is celebrating a record opening six months with in-house data showing a “significant growth and continued increase” in sustainable mobility solutions According to the shared mobility provider, Nextbike saw 25% more rentals worldwide than in the previous year. As well as this, there was …

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Linden Farm receives three-wheel support from Jorvik Tricycles

Credit Jorvik Tricycles partner with The Simon Trust charity Linden Farm receives three-wheel support from Jorvik Tricycles

Jorvik Tricycles has donated two non-electric tricycles to Surrey based charity, The Simon Trust, for use at its assisted living facility, Linden Farm. The donation to the specialist charity supports the independent living of residents and aligns with the company’s ambitions to make cycling accessible for people of all abilities. …

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Gouach showcase repairable, fireproof and waterproof e-bike battery casing

Gouach Battery and case Gouach showcase repairable, fireproof and waterproof e-bike battery casing

French e-bike battery pioneer Gouach has announced that its repairable, fireproof and waterproof e-bike battery casing is now scheduled for a September 2024 launch. The battery casing represents the next step for the Bourdaux-based business which has been a vocal promotor of sustainable solutions for LEV. The business has attracted substantial …

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Beryl secures funding for ‘groundbreaking’ solar charging project

BBE2 and Solum Charger 2 1 min Beryl secures funding for 'groundbreaking' solar charging project

Beryl and partners Cornwall Council have secured funding to deliver a new solar charging project, designed to improve delivery and reduce the operational costs of rural bike share schemes. The project, the first-of-its-kind in the UK, will look to boost the existing Cornwall e-bike share scheme with the installation of …

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Amazon begins e-cargo bike deliveries in Norwich

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Amazon has opened its first micromobility hub in Norfolk at its delivery station in Norwich. The hub now houses a fleet of new electric cargo bikes which will deliver thousands of packages per week to Amazon customers, taking traditional delivery vans off city centre roads, and helping to improve air …

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Cowboy partners with Adidas for summer of sports in Paris

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Cowboy has unveiled its role as the official e-bike partner for Adidas during the summer of sport in Paris. This collaboration features limited-edition co-branded Adidas x Cowboy bikes and a fleet of award-winning models available exclusively for athletes and other VIP guests at the Adidas House, Paris. Cowboy’s state-of-the-art e-bikes, equipped …

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