micromobilitybiz Delivering news updates to the micromobility industry, focusing on e-bikes, e-scooters and green transport

Rebecca Bland looks at how the growing popularity of e-bikes is changing the face of independent bike shops This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here For bike shops and distributors across the country, the last few years have been a bit …

E-scooter brand Bird has one of the lowest emission vehicles in Europe, according to an industry first life cycle analysis paper it published this year.  Launched in Paris earlier this week, US-based micromobility manufacturer Bird commissioned the independently verified life cyclist analysis of its Bird Three e-scooter, comparing it to …

British e-scooter brand Pure Electric has unveiled two new models, designed with the rider experience and safety at the forefront.  Launched during an event on Wednesday afternoon (5th October) Pure, founded by entrepreneur Adam Norris in 2018, introduced the new Advance and Advance Flex models to the market, which feature …

The German shared vehicle software brand Wunder Mobility has attracted €12 million, to help expand its global offering.  Wunder Mobility, founded in 2014, specialises in developing software and optimised hardware for the shared e-bike, e-scooter, e-moped, and car sharing markets.  In its latest funding round, Wunder Mobility pulled in investments …

Lisa Conibear, global commercial director at Zoomo, explains the role e-bikes can play in decarbonisation This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The world is warming faster than at any point in human history, something we experienced first-hand this summer, …

Micromobility operator HumanForest has launched its concession scheme for students and essential workers, offering a 20% discount on all trips.  HumanForest, which operates shared bike and mopeds in parts of London, will be offering discounts to students, NHS staff and emergency service workers, to help ease the cost of living.  …

Pure Electric scooters will be available on the high street through Currys stores, as the micromobility brand confirms its first major UK partnership.  Bristol-founded scooter brand Pure will now be selling its Pure Air e-scooter range in 66 Currys stores and online.  Pure recently made a major adjustment to its …

E-bike conversion kits from Swytch have launched in the UK to huge demand, with the first batches selling out.  The new Swtych Technology electric bike conversion kits, featuring pocket-sized battery packs, launched in the UK market on Monday, 26th September, with the brand saying it had been “inundated” with thousands …