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Spin e-scooters arriving in Basildon next week
Spin is launching its first Essex public hire e-scooter trial in Basildon next Monday, 7th December. 50 e-scooters will be available for hire in the town. This is the first step in a managed phased launch which Spin is looking to gradually expand hand in hand with demand and working …
Read More »Poll shows support for shared transport schemes in Scotland
A new opinion poll by Survation for Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) has found that 50% of people in Scotland support measures to increase the use of shared transport models, with only 13% opposed. The transport charity has called for more action to increase car clubs and bike-sharing to help tackle …
Read More »MMB’s guide to the latest e-bikes and accessories
We take a look at the latest e-bikes and accessories from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Exposure, Perry eHopper, Elvedes, Thok, Scott, Dawes, Continental, Lapierre, Weldtite, XLC, Magura, Kona, ETC, Tern Bicycles, Batribike, Kinesis, EVOC, Oxford, Lezyne, Pirelli, Spank, Hiplok, MiRiDER, Ridgeback, Litelok, Cube, Benno, Argon …
Read More »E-bike sales set to grow to 17 million per year by 2030
E-bikes are set to grow from 3.7 million bikes sold in 2019 to 17 million in 2030, a new forecast from CIE, CONEBI and ECF has predicted. Using a new forecasting approach which analysed current trends, COVID-19 impacts and Government announcements about future cycling investments, the three European cycling organisations …
Read More »Voi raises $160 million in new funding to accelerate expansion
Voi has raised $160 million in new funding led by The Raine Group. Investors including VNV Global, Balderton, Creandum, Project A, Inbox, Nordic Ninja and sustainability-focused investors, including Stena Sessan, also participated in the round and were joined by entrepreneurs and executives to global companies, including Delivery Hero, Klarna, iZettle, …
Read More »E-bike startup to launch UK HQ in Birmingham
India-based e-bike startup Calamus is making its way into the UK market thanks to a place on the Birmingham Enterprise Community (BEC) Forward accelerator scheme. Calamus is now in line to receive full support and backing to help establish a base in Birmingham, operating its UK HQ from the city. …
Read More »Gocycle’s GXi e-bike named in TIME’s list of 100 Best Inventions of 2020
Gocycle’s fast-folding GXi model has been named as one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020. The brand has achieved 50% growth in global sales during 2020, with more people beginning to realise the benefits of electric bikes for healthier and more sustainable journeys. The business has doubled its global …
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