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Ukrainian startup Delfast has closed the first round of its crowdfunding campaign on Fundable, raising $3.4 million from local and foreign investors. Launched by Delfast in November 2020, the campaign is aimed at constructing the R&D centre that will satisfy the rising demand for electric bikes and fulfil the requests it …

The International Transport Forum (ITF) has released a report detailing how Governments should be encouraging people to leave their cars at home and use more sustainable transport alternatives. The report says that reducing dependence on cars is ‘vital’ for improving our lives, and cutting down on the environmental and social …

Bike share operator Beryl, Watford Borough Council and scheme sponsor Camelot are celebrating over 90,000 journeys taken and 359,000 kilometres covered throughout the town, one year on from the scheme’s launch. The 90,000 trips taken by Beryl bikes within the one year anniversary is equivalent to over 59,200 kilograms of …

Bafang is investing in a new facility for the development and production of high-end battery packs. To meet its growing development needs and clarify its business layout, the manufacturer will soon establish a third subsidiary in China, with a working name of Bafang New Energy (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. The final name …

ZEG is set to participate in IAA Mobility 2021. The show will see brands including Bulls, Flyer, Hercules, i:SY, Kettler, Pegasus, and Wanderer present their latest collections across 3,500 square metres. These brand booths will be located in the B2B2C area of the Summit (exhibition centre). A joint booth at …

Tier has partnered with Northvolt to improve the environmental impact of batteries used for the company’s electric vehicles. A first pilot project will see 5,000 Tier scooters equipped with batteries from Northvolt. The mining of raw materials for batteries and battery manufacturing processes account for the majority of greenhouse gases …

Spin has partnered with London Vision, a non-profit supporting visually impaired and blind people in the capital. The partnership will see Spin’s e-scooter riders educated on safe riding and etiquette to help protect vulnerable pedestrian groups in the areas Spin operates. London Vision will provide Spin with a framework of …

Wind Mobility has launched its Irish operation, aiming to offer the “safest and most sustainable sharing scheme at an affordable rate” for riders in Ireland. The Berlin-headquartered company operates a fleet of tens of thousands of e-scooters in cities including Oslo, Rome, Seoul, Tel Aviv and Nottingham. The use of …