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Firefighters in London have tackled more e-bike and e-scooter fires so far in 2023 than they did for the whole of 2022, according to figures released by the London Fire Brigade (LFB). By the end of August, crews had fought 104 e-bike fires along with 19 e-scooter blazes, overtaking the …

Lavoie, the e-mobility company backed by McLaren Applied, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire VanMoof. Under the terms of the agreement, the acquisition will see Lavoie and McLaren Applied inject stability into the Dutch e-bike brand’s operations, then combining and integrating their capabilities to …

British folding bike brand MiRider has invested in gearbox technology on its bikes. Rebecca Bland explores how it will help riders    Gearboxes aren’t a new thing on e-bikes. In fact, if you look at some of the more premium options on bikes from the likes of Riese and Müller, …

IAA Mobility started life as a trade event for the automotive industry, but has sinced evolved into a hub for the entire mobility industry. Director Christine von Breitenbuch and micromobility account manager Stefan Fischer explain how micromobility fits into the mix IAA Mobility, also known as the International Motor Show …

National shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) has described London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion as “an opportunity” for a further shift to shared transport options such as car clubs, bike and e-scooter share schemes. London’s ULEZ officially expanded today, August 29, doubling in size to reach outer …

Midlands-based e-bike company Eskuta is set to grow its presence in the area with a strategic expansion of its premises. The expansion is marked by the installation of a new mezzanine, a move that promises to double the stock capacity of the manufacturer. Currently headquartered in two units at the …

Forest bikes, formerly named HumanForest, has added a fleet of new e-bikes to its app to meet a rise in demand for its service this summer – and to raise awareness for wider environmental issues. Named River, and easily spotted by their bright blue colour, the company wants to use …

Santi Ureta is a man with plenty of experience of start-ups.  Having started his career with Deliveroo in Spain, he then made his move into the transport industry with start-up Orkestro, which specialised in last-mile delivery, where he was product operations manager. Ureta, who is from Barcelona, then moved to …