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TaiSan, the UK company developing quasi-solid state sodium batteries for the global automotive industry, has announced the raise of £1.3 million, investment that will accelerate development of TaiSan’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology. Led by EIT InnoEnergy and TSP Ventures, and followed by Heartfelt VC and Exergon, TaiSan’s pre-seed round …

Beryl and partners, Dorset Council, are launching a new e-bike share scheme linking coast to town and beyond. Later this summer, 121 e-bikes will be made available to hire across Dorchester, Weymouth and the Isle of Portland to help encourage more sustainable transport habits across Dorset. The e-bikes will be …

In an effort to promote sustainability, Falco UK has teamed up with Solarcycle UK to introduce 100% renewable solar energy e-bike charging stations within cycle shelters. The inaugural installation of this innovative system has been completed at NHS Wales Ystradgynlais Community Hospital, aligning with the hospital’s Active Travel and Green …

Portland State University, Sonoma State University, and shared bike and scooter operator Lime, have unveiled a new study examining tax and fee structures imposed on shared micromobility companies and riders across 120 cities in 16 countries. The study pulls back the curtain on several glaring findings, including that taxes and …

The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee has approved changes to its Transport Strategy, following an extensive public consultation. Recognising the changes in how people are travelling and the pattern of travel post Covid-19 pandemic, as well as aligning more closely with the City Corporation’s local plan, known …

Belgium e-bike brand Cowboy has launched an update to its AdaptivePower Technology which will now take riders up 50% steeper hills with no extra effort, and save 10% battery power on flat roads.  The 30-second over-the-air update – which comes as the Cowboy team leverages 50 million kilometres of ride data to …

Movmi, in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility and Loud Mobility, is set to host a three-day Shared Mobility Summer School titled “From Mindshift to Modeshift” from August 20 to 22, in Camden, London. The programme is designed for urban transportation professionals and will address critical aspects of shared mobility, future …

Lime, London Cycling Campaign and Loud Mobility have joined forces to launch a new £100,000 community cycling fund to increase cycling within underrepresented groups and deliver equitable access to its benefits. The ‘Share the Joy’ fund will support organisations and community groups who are improving London’s accessibility and inclusion, health …