E-scooters can provide “significant benefits” in terms of congestion, time savings, emissions reduction and cutting car use, according to new research conducted by University College London (UCL) researchers. The study was commissioned by shared e-scooter company Voi but was independent and not influenced by provider. Using data taken from 190,000 …
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Brompton offers mayors e-bikes to replace polluting vehicles on Clean Air Day
On Clean Air Day 2023, Brompton, the British bicycle brand, and Possible, the climate action charity, have released new data highlighting the “worst offenders” when it comes to polluting mayoral cars. In order to help civic leaders take the lead on decarbonising transport, Brompton is offering some councils with the …
Read More »Ahooga launches Max e-bike that ‘folds in three seconds’
The Ahooga Max has been unveiled by Brussels secretary of state Barbara Trachte at a launch event in Belgium Ahooga is a Brussels-based e-bike brand that specialises in folding bikes, with the Max its new flagship product. The brand says it wanted to build a bike that offers “the ultimate …
Read More »Neomouv announces acquisition of Portuguese bicycle manufacturer Unibike
French e-bike brand Neomouv has announced the acquisition, via its parent company VAxE, of 80% of the capital of Unibike, a bike manufacturer with expertise in painting and assembly. This collaboration offers Neomouv and Unibike opportunities for expansion and innovation in the growing e-bike market. This acquisition has been made …
Read More »Paris votes to ban rental e-scooters: A wake up call for micromobility?
Rebecca Morley looks at the impact of the French capital’s recent referendum result and what lessons can be learnt when it comes to safety This piece first appeared in the June edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Safety is one of the biggest talking points when it …
Read More »See.Sense partners with Newham borough to aid ‘15-minute neighbourhood’ project
Cycling tech brand See.Sense has partner with the London Borough of Newham to help support the ‘15-minute neighbourhood’ project there. See.Sense, an intelligent bike light brand that collects user data to help improve road safety and infrastructure, has provided 200 Newham residents with its lights, to help guide the Romford …
Read More »Papaya launches B2B marketplace for electric vehicles
An innovative B2B marketplace for electric vehicles and service providers has officially been launched by Papaya. London-based Papaya Technologies is a platform for fleet operators to streamlining communications and workflow, and has now expanded with an industry-first marketplace for a wide range of vehicles, from e-cargo bikes to vans. The …
Read More »IAA Mobility hosts World Cycling Forum for second time
The major transport show IAA Mobility is once again hosting the World Cycling Forum, with attendees for the forum being offered free access to the whole of the IAA exhibition. Taking place from September 5-6 in Munich, Germany, IAA Mobility is an international event for figures from the micromobility, bicycle, …
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