Swapfiets, has announced its range of e-bikes are now available via the Cycle to Work scheme. The new partnership means that customers can use the government backed scheme, to help them finance their Swapfiets subscription, potentially saving them up to 42% on the cost of their bike and accessories. For …
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An industry dilemma: The environmental impact of lithium-ion batteries and how to sustainably dispose them
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Forest to continue operating in Kingston and Sutton following contract extension
Forest will continue operating in the London boroughs of Kingston and Sutton following the decision …
Beryl-backed Leeds City Bikes scheme sees 1,600 trips in first week
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Tier utilises on-board sensors and AI to detect e-scooter pavement riding
Tier, one of the world’s largest providers of shared micromobility, has demonstrated new AI capabilities developed in-house to accurately detect pavement and tandem riding on its e-scooters. The tests took place on Tier e-scooters equipped with its soon to be released ‘Parrot’ e-scooter brain, which is capable of recognising anti-social …
Read More »Battery fires risk ‘slowing momentum of micromobility sector’, according to head of UK bike brand
The recent spate of high-profile e-bike and e-scooter fires risk slowing the momentum of the micromobility sector, according to the head of a UK bike brand. Responding to a recent video of an explosion caused by a faulty e-bike battery, the video shared by the London Fire Brigade, managing director …
Read More »Applications open for International Cargobike of the Year awards
Applications for the International Cargobike of the Year (CABOTY) competition are now open. The honour will be awarded in three categories which candidates can apply for, bike trailer, light cargobike and heavy cargobike. This is the fourth time the award will be presented. It has established itself on the market …
Read More »Zoomo expands fleet offering with Urban Arrow e-cargo bikes for last mile deliveries
Zoomo, the last mile electric fleet solutions company, has partnered with Urban Arrow, a medium-sized cargo bike producer, to enhance its hardware offerings available on the Zoomo platform. This partnership combines Urban Arrow’s hardware with Zoomo’s global sales, maintenance, software, and financing capabilities, offering customers in the urban logistics space …
Read More »The Beam crowdfunds more than £80,000 for Virgo e-bike specific helmet
French start-up company The Beam is crowdfunding for an e-bike specific helmet called the Virgo. The Virgo helmet is designed to fit the safety needs of electric bikes and scooters by featuring a unique design which combines lightness, airflow, and protection of the face in case of a frontal crash. …
Read More »Cowboy launches new partner network for retail and servicing across Europe
Cowboy, the Belgian e-bike brand, has announced the launch of its Retail Partner Network with independent bike shops across Europe. This new model will increase the brand’s retail and service presence across the continent, bolstering its omni-channel approach by complementing its current online sales channels, brand stores and mobile network …
Read More »IAA Mobility launches new exhibitor packages for cycling and micromobility brands
IAA Mobility, which takes place in Munich from September 5-10, has announced new exhibitor packages for cycling and micromobility brands wanting to participate exclusively in the Open Space area. While IAA Mobility’s B2B activities take place at the Summit in the Messe München trade fair grounds, all B2C activities will …
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