LEVA-EU has commissioned research from the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) to examine the potential of light electric vehicles (LEVs) in the fight against climate change. LEVA-EU, headquartered in Belgium, said mass uptake of LEVs such as e-scooters, electric (cargo) cycles, e-mopeds, e-motorcycles and small three- and four-wheeled e-vehicles is ‘crucial’ …
Read More »London micromobility firm Forest raises £40 million to drive London expansion
Forest, London’s homegrown e-bike operator, has secured a further £27 million in funding, taking its…
From Viking roots to modern mobility: Jorvik Tricycles launches new brand era
Jorvik Tricycles has announced a comprehensive rebrand as the York based business draws inspiration …
Battery Safety Concerns Risk Slowing UK E-Bike Adoption, New National Survey Finds
A new nationally representative survey of 2000 UK adults, commissioned by BatteryIQ, shows strong in…
Rural Path Campaigner Toolkit Launches to Help Empower Communities Push for Traffic-Free Paths
Rural communities in the UK have resorted to delivering their own traffic-free paths as funding and …
Riese & Müller publishes new Sustainability Report
Riese & Müller, the manufacturer of e-bikes and cargo bikes, has published ‘Sustainability Insig…
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New report calls for updated Highways Act ahead of Government’s CWIS2
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) has released its inquiry report into the Government’s upcoming second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS2). Included in those recommendations is the call for the introduction of a new Highways Act. The purpose of which would be to require highway authorities to …
Read More »New zone map revealed for GM cycle hire scheme
A new zone map of the upcoming Greater Manchester cycle hire scheme has been revealed. The 24/7 Bee Network Cycle Hire Scheme, phase one of what will eventually be a region-wide offering, will be operated by micromobility company Beryl and will consist of an initial fleet of 1,200 pedal bikes …
Read More »ZyroFisher to introduce STACYC electric balance bikes into UK and Ireland
ZyroFisher has partnered with Texas-based STACYC to distribute its range of electric balance bikes into the UK and Ireland. STACYC was launched in 2016 as a new category in the two-wheeled space, created by Ryan Ragland, founder of STACYC and former KTM employee of 15 years. The brand is geared …
Read More »Accessibility highlighted as ‘profound benefit’ of micromobility in ITF report
The International Transport Forum (ITF) has released a report, Micromobility, Equity and Sustainability, that illustrates the ‘undeniable’ growth and innovation within the e-scooter and micromobility sector. The report is a call to action for cities to recognise this growth by adapting urban mobility in order to cater for this rapid …
Read More »HumanForest’s e-bike fleet launches in London
HumanForest has launched its new fleet of 800 e-bikes in London. At an event officially launching the e-bikes earlier this week, HumanForest’s founder and CEO Agustin Guilisasti was joined by Dr Alex George, the Prime Minister’s Mental Health Ambassador, and Destiny Boka Bates, co-founder of air pollution campaign Choked Up, …
Read More »Smithfield and Columbia Road start Genesis’ electric ‘revolution’
Genesis has launched the Smithfield and Columbia Road e-bikes. “Both are smart, practical urban bikes and the added pedal assistance just makes them an even better fit for someone who wants to get around easily but has no interest in wearing lycra or changing clothes when they get to their …
Read More »Mondraker unveils 2022 e-bike range
Mondraker has introduced a new range of e-bikes. The 2022 range utilises the latest Bosch motors and Bosch Smart Systems to ‘help riders connect with their e-bike and disconnect from the daily grind’. The latest 2022 Bosch motor is a Performance Line CX GEN4 unit, featuring the new Bosch Smart …
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