Electric motorsport brand Formula E has launched its own line of e-scooters, in collaboration with Zinc Sports. The new Zinc Formula E GZ1 scooter is now available in the UK via high street retailer Argos. Formula E, an international FIA motorsport for electric vehicles, has moved into the micromobility market …
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E-scooter trials have fuelled a move away from private vehicles, according to Government’s official report
E-scooter trials have helped fuel a ‘progressive shift away from private vehicles,’ according to the Government’s official review. Following the launch of England’s 32 e-scooter rental schemes in July 2020, the Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned an independent review of the trials, running from July 2020 to early 2022. The …
Read More »Edinburgh risks being ‘left behind’ if it continues without a shared bike scheme, charity warns
Shared transport charity CoMoUK (Collaborative Mobility UK) has warned that Edinburgh risks being ‘left behind’ other global cities if it continues without a shared bike scheme. The charity said the city ‘cannot afford’ to jeopardise its international reputation as rivals promote communal cycling as a sustainable way for residents and …
Read More »More riders combining micromobility with public transport, Beryl report reveals
Beryl has released a major new piece of research, which has revealed user habits across six shared bike, e-bike and e-scooter schemes. Among the biggest findings in the Beryl Annual Rider Report, released on 8th December, was that an increasing number of riders are combining Beryl micromobility trips with public …
Read More »Newcastle e-scooter trial extended to 2024
Newcastle’s Neuron e-scooter trail has been extended to 2024, following the success of the initial scheme. Since the launch in February 2021, Neuron Mobility’s e-scooters have enabled 900,000 miles worth of travel, and helped contribute an estimated £8.9 million to Newcastle’s economy. Following the success of the trial, Newcastle City …
Read More »Dott begins virtual reality testing of e-scooter warning sounds
Micromobility provider Dott has begun virtual reality testing of its e-scooter warning sounds, in partnership with the Royal National Institute for Blind people (RNIB). Dott, based in the Netherlands, is hoping to develop an e-scooter sound that will alert other road users to their presence, without contributing to noise pollution. …
Read More »Mate.Bike launches ‘SUV’ e-cargo bike
Danish e-bike brand has announced the launch of its new ‘SUV’ e-cargo bike. The new model is designed to offer a ‘real alternative to a car,’ helping people make short journeys by bike. Made of 90% recycled materials, the Mate SUV features a mid-drive motor and torque sensor, along with …
Read More »German bike brand Cube on the future of its electrically assisted models
As the e-bike market continues to gather momentum in the UK, MMB catches up with German bike brand Cube This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The e-bike market has shown enormous growth in the past decade, and while the UK …
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