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UK battery technology company TaiSan has raised £4.65 million to accelerate the development of sodium-ion batteries for mass-market applications including electric bikes, scooters, vehicles and power tools. The seed round was co-led by Eos Advisory and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, through fund manager Mercia Ventures. AFI Ventures, EverQuest …

EPTTAS and TaiSan today announced a strategic pilot to combine next-generation battery chemistry with advanced AI-based battery safety intelligence for micromobility applications. The pilot brings together two European deep-tech companies working on the same global problem from opposite sides of the battery system. TaiSan is developing quasi-solid-state sodium battery technology …

Beryl has expanded its e-micromobility fleet in Cornwall with the addition of 100 new e-scooters to complement its 250-strong fleet of e-bikes, representing a £1m investment into Cornwall. The e-scooters will be a valuable addition to the public micromobility hire network, providing residents and visitors with an additional low-cost, convenient, …

Solarcycle Ltd has completed the installation of a free-to-use solar-powered e-bike charging station at the Isle of Arran Community and Visitor Centre, creating a sustainable mobility hub on one of the UK’s most remote and environmentally significant tourism destinations. Located off Scotland’s west coast, the Isle of Arran attracts visitors …

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) Parliamentary Bike Ride was well attended, with riders including the Minister for Local Transport, Lilian Greenwood MP. She told attendees the Government’s third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy is “imminent” and that the Department for Transport had “considered the evidence to …

Bikebook, the UK’s leading platform connecting cyclists with expert mechanics, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Zelo, the premier service network for the country’s most innovative e-bike and cargo bike brands. This partnership is designed to tackle the growing “service gap” in the UK’s rapidly expanding e-mobility …

Estarli has launched a new range of flexible e-bike fleet packages designed to help organisations reduce short car and van journeys, support active travel and make cycling more accessible for staff, customers and communities. The new fleet offer covers Estarli’s folding, hybrid and cargo e-bike ranges, allowing organisations to choose …

Forest, London’s homegrown e-bike operator, has today announced the launch of ForestFlex, a pilot subscription model designed to offer riders greater flexibility when travelling across the capital. Priced at £6.99 a month, ForestFlex gives riders access to 10-minute rides for £1 and up to 30 minutes of riding for £1.70, with …

Forest, London’s homegrown e-bike operator, has secured a further £27 million in funding, taking its total Series B round to £40 million. The investment comes at a time of significant growth for the business, which has cemented its position as a market leader in London’s shared e-bike sector – the …

Jorvik Tricycles has announced a comprehensive rebrand as the York based business draws inspiration from the city’s deep cultural roots and Viking heritage. The leading electric tricycle provider has unveiled refreshed branding, four new product categories, and its most affordable model to date, marking a new chapter focused on innovation, accessibility, …