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VivaCity, the transport technology firm, has announced Anna Keren as its new chief technology officer. Keren joins VivaCity from Thirdfort, where she was chief technology and product officer. Her previous experience includes VP of technology at ComplyAdvantage and director of engineering at Babylon Health. Following the announcement, Keren commented: “VivaCity …

Verge Motorcycles, a European technology company best-known for its futuristic and cutting-edge electric motorcycles, has announced its entrance to the UK market. Verge Motorcycles develops and manufactures some of the world’s most advanced electric superbike. With its patented motor technology and innovative design, Verge challenges conventional ways of thinking with …

Pure EV, India’s leading electric two-wheeler scooter OEM, with more than 70,000 customers, has announced a joint venture with Pragmatic Design Solutions Ltd (PDSL), UK. With a shared vision to transform electric mobility and affordability of transport, Pure EV and PDSL (UK) are collaborating to cater to the evolving transport …

Beryl has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise, making it the first shared sustainable transport operator to win one of the most prestigious business awards in the country. Announced today, Tuesday, May 7, the award recognises the company’s commitment to sustainable development by providing fun, sustainable, simple-to-use, convenient …

Dyaco Europe, a distributor of fitness equipment, has announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with Reebok for its new electric bike product range. Under the terms of the agreement, Dyaco Europe will serve as the exclusive distributor of Reebok’s innovative e-bike line-up across Europe. In addition to the …

Nextbike has been sold by Tier Mobility and will continue to operate as an independent provider. The Leipzig-based shared mobility platform has been purchased by STAR Capital Partnership LLP, a private equity firm which has been investing in European infrastructure and public services for more than 25 years. This announcement …

Brompton Bicycles has backed calls for tighter rules to help ensure only safe e-bike batteries come to market. The largest volume bike manufacturer in Britain, recognised for its folding design, has formally backed a Ten Minute Rule Bill drafted by the charity, Electrical Safety First, to be tabled by Yvonne …

Bolt, the global shared mobility company, has announced it will be deploying a fleet of 5,000 electric motorcycles in Kenya over the next three years to improve driver earnings and reduce tailpipe emissions. In partnership with African fintech platform M-KOPA, new and existing drivers using Bolt will be able to …

Zedify research has found that cargo bikes save over 80% more carbon than EVs, with the Cargo bike delivery company impact report showing that cargo bikes save over 95% more carbon per km than diesel vans. Founded in 2018, Zedify’s mission is to help create healthier, cleaner, more liveable cities. …

Norwich’s shared bike, e-bike and e-scooter provider, Beryl, along with scheme partners Norfolk County Council and National Grid, are celebrating a significant milestone. Beryl vehicles have now ridden more than four million kilometres across Norwich – the equivalent of nearly 100 trips around the Earth. According to industry calculations, the …