Blubrake has partnered with Stromer to develop the ‘first’ S-Pedelec with a frame integrated ABS. The Stromer ST5 ABS is set to launch in June 2021. “We’re especially pleased with this partnership,” said Fabio Todeschini, Blubrake’s general manager, “because we believe there are huge strides to be made in terms …
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E-scooters are impossible to ignore in today’s discussions surrounding mobility and active travel, particularly as people’s transport habits change with COVID-19. But what impact are they having on bike share schemes? Rebecca Morley reports Many bike share schemes have seen a boom in ridership over recent months, mirroring the trends …
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The Metropolitan Police, alongside its partners at the Mayor’s Office for London, has issued an open letter to retailers on the responsible sale of e-scooters. Privately owned e-scooters remain illegal on roads and in public places in the UK, but the letter says many customers may not be aware of …
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Swedish micromobility company Voi Technology has been awarded the Startup of the Year 2020 by the Nordic Startup Awards. Since launching in August 2018, Voi has expanded to more than 50 cities including Berlin, Birmingham, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Helsinki, Liverpool, Marseille, Oslo and Stockholm. Kim Balle, founder and CEO of the …
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Spin is launching the UK’s ‘first’ micromobility research fund. It will be aimed at “tackling the challenges, exploring the opportunities, and answering the questions our industry faces as it matures”. Spin’s commitment of £100,000 will, over the next 12 months, support top researchers from ten leading universities in the UK …
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The 2021 World Cycling Forum (WCF) is set to take place from 9th-10th September, the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has announced. It will occur during the IAA Mobility Show, from 7th-12th September 2021, at the International Congress Center Munich (ICM). The IAA’s new concept will see …
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British e-bike manufacturer FuroSystems has raised £750,000 in seed funding, with participation by TSP Ventures, ClearlySo and a number of angel investors. The company, which creates high-end electric bikes and electric scooters, has seen demand surge since the COVID-19 lockdown from an already high growth rate, with year-on-year sales up …
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Accelerated Systems Inc (ASI) and Teznic have collaborated to bring the ‘fastest, longest range and highest torque’ Sur-Ron e-bike to the market. The collaboration brings Sur-Ron owners access to a ‘new level of performance’ that extends the range while increasing the power. “With a top speed of 60mph already, the …
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