Chinese Appliance Giants Buys Into e-Bike Motor Market

Wuhan, China Appliance manufacturing giant Midea Group has purchased fellow Chinese company Wuhan Tianteng Power Technology to break into the e-bike market. Midea Industrial Technology, one of five business sectors of Fortune 500 company Midea Group, indicated it plans to become a key player in the global e-bike market. It announced at the end of…

Dutch Study Says Longer is Better for Emission Reductions

Arnhem, Netherlands Development of light electric vehicles (LEVs) conducive to longer journeys should be a priority to maximise emission reductions, according to a recent report by the Netherland’s LEV Knowledge Centre. It says LEVs replacing car trips up to 15km would eliminate 70% of car journeys, and could make many cities almost free of cars…

Neuron Financial Injection to Fuel Further Australian Expansion

Singapore Australia’s largest share service operator, Neuron Mobility, has confirmed its latest A$59.1 million funding round will help drive further expansion in this country. The Singapore-based company said its recent Series B investment round, led by Australia’s Square Peg and global venture firm GSR Ventures, would fuel Neuron’s continued growth strategy in Australia. “It will…

Folding e-Bike Solution for Europcar Efficiency

Birmingham, UK Europcar Mobility Group UK is using folding e-bikes to deliver and collect rental vehicles from customers, as part of the organisation’s One Sustainable Fleet program. The company recently announced it has invested in e-bikes throughout its UK network to boost time efficiency and cut carbon emissions, following a three-month trial in Birmingham. The…

Historic Bird Integration With Madrid Public Transport

Madrid, Spain Bird has teamed with Madrid Municipal Transport Company to launch Europe’s first two-way bikeshare integration of apps and services. Bird Bikes are now incorporated into the Spanish capital’s Mobility 360 transit app, while the city’s BiciMAD public bikeshare can be accessed through the Bird app. The joint integration comes soon after Madrid Mayor…

Berlin Superhighway to Ensure Time is Right for Switch to Cycling

Berlin Superhighway

Berlin, Germany A new east-west cycle superhighway to cross Berlin is expected to enable cyclists to make the 38km journey in about the same time as cars. The new “high-speed bicycle route”, from Hönow through the city centre and out to Spandau, was announced recently by the city’s state-owned cycle planning company, Infravelo. A statement…

Bird Launches Wheelchair Attachment

Bird is offering its new battery-powered attachment for wheelchairs free of charge to participants in the Bronx. Photo credit: Bird

New York, USA US e-bike and scooter manufacturer Bird has released a battery-powered attachment for wheelchairs, launching a share service in New York. The attachment is compatible with most wheelchairs and comprises a 350-watt motor, lightweight removable li-ion battery and separate forward and reverse throttles, allowing users to navigate hills, inclines and long-distance trips more…

12 Proven Measures to Curb Urban Car Use

Congestion Charging sign

Lund, Sweden Congestion charges and alternative mobility services are among the most effective ways to reduce car use in European cities, according to a recently published study that ranks the 12 solutions to curb urban car use and support climate goals. The study, conducted by The Conversation in collaboration with the Lund University for Sustainable…

App Nudge Reminders Escalate Rider Numbers

Bolt App on iphone

Tallinn, Estonia App ‘nudges’ reminding people about e-scooters as a transport option can significantly increase their use, according to a recent study by share service provider Bolt. Trials incorporating e-scooters as an option in ride-share apps found the nudges could bring a 40-200% increase in e-scooter rentals, compared to control groups who did not see…

Landmark UK Prosecution of Supplier of High-Powered e-Bike

Monsterebikes Ltd has been prosecuted in the UK for supplying Falcon-branded EAPCs fitted with motors powered up to 8,000 watts and capable of speeds over 112.65kmh.

Worcester, UK A UK vehicle standards authority had announced the country’s first successful prosecution of a company for illegally supplying high-powered electric assisted pedal cycles (EPACS) not approved for road use. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) took action against Monsterebikes Ltd for supplying Falcon-branded EAPCs fitted with motors powered up to 8,000 watts…