The new IAA Mobility took place in Munich earlier this month, with 75 out of 744 exhibitors from the cycling industry. Rebecca Morley looks at how it is hoping to shape the future of mobility With a new concept and new ideas, this month’s IAA Mobility in Munich aimed to …
Read More »LEVA-EU commissions research into potential of light electric vehicles to fight climate change
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 »Spin partners with Moovit in UK, Spain and Germany
Spin has partnered with Moovit in the UK, Spain and Germany, enabling Moovit users to find Spin e-scooters. Moovit users can now opt to complete the first and last-mile leg of their journeys with Spin e-scooters that offer a COVID-safe way of getting around instead of driving private cars. A …
Read More »Tier, Nunam enter partnership to extend lifespan of e-scooter batteries
Tier has begun a partnership with Nunam, a German-Indian start-up that is advocating for a green power supply in rural India. Used e-scooter batteries are turned into new energy storage systems to extend their lifespan, improve their environmental impact and support local organisations in India with sustainable second-life battery solutions. …
Read More »Voi expands strategic partnership with mobility platform Free Now
Voi’s shared e-scooters are now available in three additional German cities: Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Cologne. In April 2020, Voi was the first sharing provider to integrate with Free Now’s MaaS platform. The operator has expanded its strategic partnership with the German mobility platform to include all three new cities; the …
Read More »New dates announced for World Cycling Forum 2021
The World Cycling Forum (WCF) has been moved forward to 6th-7th September 2021, the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and MMG have announced. By doing so, they aim to give stakeholders from abroad the ability to utilise their time in …
Read More »World Cycling Forum to join IAA Mobility for 2021 event
The 2021 World Cycling Forum (WCF) is set to take place from 9th-10th September, the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has announced. It will occur during the IAA Mobility Show, from 7th-12th September 2021, at the International Congress Center Munich (ICM). The IAA’s new concept will see …
Read More »German mobility tech company Wunder Mobility launches podcast
German mobility tech company Wunder Mobility is launching its own podcast. The Wunder Mobility Podcast is aimed at founders and decision-makers in established companies and start-ups, venture capitalists, city representatives and policy-makers, thought leaders and people interested in mobility. Each episode will feature a new guest, with Nico Polleti, co-founder …
Read More »Tier Mobility hires two former Uber execs to boost UK launch
Tier Mobility has recruited two former senior Uber executives as it looks to launch in the UK. The German startup, which offers both e-scooters and e-mopeds, has named Fred Jones as UK general manager, while Benjamin Bell becomes head of public policy for Northern Europe. Jones was most recently the …
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