The popularity of bike hire schemes across the UK has reduced the car miles by 3.7 miles per user per week, according to research from a shared transport charity. CoMoUK has found that across the 39 sharec cycle schemes in the country, users are opting to ditch the car in …
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New contract period begins for Beryl BCP scheme
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E-scooter operator Neuron Mobility integrates with Google Maps
E-scooter operator Neuron Mobility has integrated with Google Maps, to give users greater access to its machines. The new feature will be available across all three UK locations where Neuron operates scooters – Newcastle, Sunderland, and Slough – from Wednesday, February 9th. Users can now easily locate their nearest Neuron …
Read More »A new innovation for micromobility
By Charlie Welch, CEO and co-founder of ZapBatt The revitalization of lithium-titanate As an aerospace engineer and battery expert, I spent many years at defence and technology companies working in applied research, where I tested various battery chemistries. During that time, I realised the great potential of lithium-titanate for micromobility. …
Read More »White noise technology for e-scooter safety already exists, claims vehicle safety company
Last month news emerged that London’s e-scooter operators were developing a new ‘universal sound’ to warn pedestrians of approaching machines. But the need for a new sound has been disputed by a vehicle safety firm, which argues white noise technology to improve e-scooter safety already exists. Brigade Electronics, the UK-base …
Read More »First 100 speakers announced for mobility event Move 2022
The first 100 speakers for the mobility exhibition Move 2022 have been unveiled. Now it its fourth edition, Move brings together leaders from the automotive industry, transport operators, tech companies, energy providers and micromobility brands to discuss all the latest developments in the transport marketplace. The 2022 event, with which …
Read More »‘Looking towards the next generation of battery technology’
Laura Hensel, Sustainability Manager, Dott Batteries are a big challenge in our industry. They are made of finite resources, repairing is often impossible due to the protective design, and they are very difficult to recycle. At Dott, as we work towards our mission to free our cities with clean rides …
Read More »Beryl shared bike schemes now displayed on Google and Apple Maps
Beryl’s shared bikes are now being displayed on Google Maps and Apple Maps, with the aims of making its schemes more accessible. London-based tech company Beryl, which currently runs bike, cargo bike, and scooter schemes across the UK, has partnered with Google, Apple and transport data firm Ito World to …
Read More »What is the true cost of micromobility?
A new study has found that e-bikes and scooters may emit more emissions than the journeys they replace – Alex Ballinger explores the potential limits of micromobile cities “In the way they are currently used, shared e-scooters and e-bikes do the climate more harm than good,” is the stark warning …
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