The new Volt London e-bike has been awarded the 2022 Red Dot Product Design Award. The newest addition to the British e-bike brand’s range draws inspiration from the needs of riders on the streets of the UK’s capital, from commuting to exploring. The single-speed e-bike is ideal for tackling the urban …
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Micromobility operator Voi has hit the landmark milestone of 10 million UK rides, the company announced today. The milestone ride comes just 18 months after the first shared e-scooters arrived in the UK. Voi operates in 17 towns and cities up and down the country and employs over 200 people. …
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The E-Bike Grand Prix series has appointed Richard Bate from Formula E as the head of health and safety. Launching in late 2022, the E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP) series is a collection of global criterium races, designed to showcase e-bike technology. As the organisers gather pace for the inaugural …
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Voi has relaunched its e-bikes in Peterborough after suspending services due to vandalism. Swedish micromobility firm Voi launched in the city in January 2021, but was forced to halt its e-bike rentals there in October due to “unprecedented acts of vandalism.” Now following the introduction of upgraded e-security features on …
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The high street mobility chain Pure Electric has secured £10 million to help expand the business. Following an inventory finance facility from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance, Pure Electric plans to spend the £10 million to expand its operational capabilities and make improvements to the company. Pure, founded in 2018 …
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Micromobility operator Tier has partnered with the personal safety AI app Flare to launch several innovative safety features, including an SOS emergency button. The new SOS feature, which is available for all Tier riders in London and York, allows riders to discreetly call for help if they feel unsafe or …
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Sandy Ma has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) of the E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP) series. Ma will oversee the development and delivery of the EBK GP series, managing the operational team and working with all technical partners supporting the event. She will also sit on the board alongside …
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Tier has purchased the Ford-owned micromobility operator Spin for an undisclosed sum, allowing it to expand in North America. Berlin-based shared scooter firm Tier has taken ownership of Spin’s 50,000 vehicles, expanding Tier’s footprint to more than 520 cities in 21 countries. Following the purchase of European e-bike company Nextbike …
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