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Electronomous has selected Copenhagen as the host city for the International Mobility Summit 2021 and 2022. Marking its fifth year, the summit will take place from 20th-24th September 2021 and will feature a hybrid format consisting of five virtual days and a one-day physical event. The conference will cover automation, …

E-drive systems manufacturer Bafang presented a wide range of its latest product developments at China Cycle 2021, which was held from 5th-8th May at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. To demonstrate the company’s technological flexibility and customer-led approach, the large Bafang booth had products divided into three distinct groups …

Trade association LEVA-EU has warned that proposed new rules governing batteries for electric vehicles are ‘a sledgehammer to crack a nut’ and risk tying manufacturers of more powerful electric vehicles like motorbikes, e-scooters and electric mopeds in red tape. LEVA EU made its warning following the European Commission’s proposal to …

Voi is strengthening its leadership team following the achievement of two million rides in the UK. The operator is welcoming Jack Samler as its new UK and Ireland general manager, Matthew Pencharz as its new head of policy for UK, Ireland and Benelux, and Anna Gustavsson as its new VP …

Lime has launched a new ‘Lime Hero’ charity partnership with FareShare South Midlands and SOFEA in Milton Keynes. This comes as the company is expanding its e-scooter fleet in Milton Keynes from 300 to 500 vehicles. The expansion is aimed at helping to provide a safe and sustainable transport option …

Micromobility for Europe (MMfE) has welcomed a new TRL study on the European Commission review on the regulation on PLEVs. The coalition believes that it is the right timing to understand the main markets and the influence of the existing legislation at EU and national levels. In this context, a …

Cowboy has introduced the Cowboy 4, its latest generation of urban electric bikes now available in two different frames. “The Cowboy 4 completely redefines life in and around cities,” said Adrien Roose, Cowboy co-founder and CEO. “By designing two frame types featuring our first-ever step-through model, an integrated cockpit, and …

Tier has launched its service in Kraków, Poland, which has become the 100th city where the company’s e-scooters are available. In less than three years, the company has expanded its e-scooter, e-bike and e-moped services to 100 cities, including Paris, Berlin, Oslo and Dubai. Tier’s focus for the upcoming year …