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Shared mobility operator Lime has announced the release of its new Gen4 e-bikes in London, which come complete with interchangeable batteries and improved acceleration. The next generation of Lime electronic bikes will be released this summer, as part of the company’s £20 million investment in London.  Based in San Francisco, …

The UK Government has updated its guidance on e-scooter trials, as all scooters will now have to have a visible number plate.  On February 22, the Department for Transport and Active Travel England published an update to its e-scooter trial guidance document, setting out changes that come into effect on …

Use of e-scooters and e-bikes has surged following the closure of London Underground stations, according to micromobility operator Lime.  The shared mobility firm has revealed there has been a 113% increase in e-bike rides, and a 49% jump in e-scooter rides, following the close of the Northern Line in central …

The next 100 speakers have been confirmed for the Move 2022 mobility event, taking place in London in June.  Now in its fourth edition, Move is a cross-sector mobility trade event that brings together leaders from the automotive industry, transport operators, tech companies, energy providers and micromobility firms.  Taking place …

Micromobility operator Tier has joined forces with a German start-up in a bid to improve the lifespan of its batteries.  Berlin-based firm Tier is now working with Vertical Values, also based in the German capital, to repair and upcycle lithium batteries.  Tier said that lithium-ion batteries, used in electric vehicles …

Tier Mobility is the latest member to join the European Commission’s mobility forum, established to encourage the shift to sustainable transport.  Berlin-based micromobility firm Tier, founded in 2018, has been expanding its e-scooter network across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, including with two trial schemes in York and London.  …

Neuron Mobility’s three e-scooter trials have officially been extended as the company marks one year of operation in England. Founded in Singapore, Neuron quickly branched out to Australia and New Zealand before reaching the UK in 2021.  The company now operates e-scooter schemes in Slough, Newcastle and Sunderland, and all …

More than 800,000 short car journeys have been replaced by Voi e-scooters in Liverpool, the company has revealed.  Voi, the Swedish micromobility operator, is marking the two million-ride milestone in the city, after it launched in Liverpool in October 2020.   To mark the occasion, Voi has released a number of …