While micromobility could be the answer to many environmental concerns, the industry must also address its own sustainability. Rebecca Bland explores how e-bike and e-scooter brands are looking in the mirror first
Read More »Micromobility operator Dott releases first annual sustainability report
European micromobility operator Dott has released its first annual sustainability report, measuring the impact of its operations and progress against its targets throughout 2021. The report has been produced following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and Dott’s sustainability goals are linked directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. …
Read More »Voi launches environmental Impact Dashboard to help riders make more sustainable transport choices
Voi is launching an environmental Impact Dashboard in the Voi app to inform riders about the CO2 emissions and air quality impact of their journeys. The dashboard is designed to raise awareness about the environmental impact of different mobility choices and allow riders to make more sustainable and informed transport …
Read More »Voi calls for transformation in urban development to create clean cities for future generations
Voi Technology is sharing its vision for the future with an image of a regenerated, car-free Lark Lane in Liverpool, as part of World Car Free Day. Well known as a social hub in Liverpool, with a plethora of cafes, bars, and boutiques, Voi sees Lark Lane as a fine …
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 »Making cycling (even more) sustainable
Andrew Richardson, content writer for Leisure Lakes Bikes, looks at how you can boost your bike to a new level of sustainability We already know that cycling is one of the most sustainable methods of transport out there. In fact, studies show that cycling only accounts for five grams of …
Read More »Voi raises $45 million to invest in building a sustainable micromobility company
Voi has raised $45 million in a Series C extension round led by The Raine Group. The funding will help Voi invest in building a sustainable company that will continue to ‘revolutionise’ urban mobility over the coming decade. This brings the total Series C funding raised by Voi to $205 …
Read More »Sea Otter Europe promoting urban cycling for 2021 edition
The 2021 edition of the international festival will be a turning point in urban mobility, an aspect on which the festival wants to focus, promoting its growth and raising awareness together with the Costa Brava – Girona area. And this year it will do so in conjunction with the urban …
Read More »Sea Otter Europe adds e-bike World Cup event, reaffirms commitment to sustainable mobility
Sea Otter Europe has announced the addition of an electric bike World Cup event. The World E-Bike Series – the electric MTB World Cup organised by the UCI – is an international circuit launched in 2019 in Monaco, which, this year, will consist of six events, one of which will …
Read More »Voi launches $3 million City Innovation Fund to advance safe, inclusive and sustainable micromobility
Voi has launched its City Innovation Fund, a $3 million commitment to support cities as they embrace safe, inclusive micromobility. The fund seeks to expand and grow private- and public-sector projects that improve road safety, parking and the sustainability of micromobility vehicles and operations. The company said it hopes to …
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