Flying into the Future: Joby Aviation and Volocopter Take Center Stage in NYC Sky | November 17th, 2023
Flying into the Future: Joby Aviation and Volocopter Take Center Stage in NYC Sky | November 17th, 2023
Also, Xiaomi is preparing to launch its first EV, the Xiaomi SU7 sedan, and Domino's is rolling out an electric bike equipped with a built-in pizza oven.
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Micromobility
EIT Urban Mobility's TandEM Women in Cycling program is breaking barriers by training confident women cyclists as mentors to empower others in their communities. This train-the-trainer program equips women across Europe with the skills to organize and lead cycling courses in their communities, tailoring lessons to various needs, such as mothers riding with children or refugees adapting to a new city | ZAGDaily
The London Cycling Campaign has identified the ten most dangerous junctions in the city for cyclists using an algorithm that analyzes five years of crash data. Upper Tooting Road in south London tops the list, with a confusing layout and 11 severe cyclist injuries recorded over the measured period | Bloomberg
Vianova, a collaborative mobility data platform, is partnering with the City of Berlin to leverage shared micro-mobility data for greener, safer, and more efficient streets. The project involves integrating data from Berlin's 60,000 rental vehicles into the urban mobility management platform. This collaboration aims to provide real-time insights for improved urban policies, infrastructure planning, and better cooperation with operators | Traffic Technology Today
According to John Kock, Managing partner at Springtime Design, shared micromobility has transformed urban transportation, promoting cleaner and healthier alternatives. However, he also argues that the industry needs to mature for sustained success, and to achieve this, providers should diversify hardware, offering more varied and user-friendly options. They must also consider non-users, minimizing visual clutter and integrating features useful to everyone | ZAGDaily
Shared micromobility, once envisioned as a cash-rich industry contributing to urban infrastructure, is facing consolidation and financial challenges. E-scooter companies are shifting toward long-term partnerships with cities, fostering exclusivity and accountability. While early models involved numerous operators competing, some cities are now opting for permanent partnerships, promoting stability and better collaboration | Next City
Product Launches & Updates
Giant Group, a leading bicycle manufacturer, unveils its first throttle-enabled electric bike, the Momentum Cito E+. Targeting the utility bike market, this innovative e-bike boasts a powerful 750W motor, a large 780Wh battery for extended range, and the ability to hit speeds up to 28 mph. Offering impressive customization options, including a glove box accessory, moped-style seat, and a total payload capacity of 408 pounds, the Cito E+ is designed for versatile use | Electrek
Get ready for the coolest Black Friday deals! Segway's flagship electric SuperScooter GT2 is stealing the show with an all-time low, slashing $1,300 off its original $4,000 price tag. Zoom around at up to 43.5 MPH with its 6,000W two-wheel drive motor, massive 1,512Wh battery, and sleek design. EcoFlow is also joining the party with a $650 discount on the DELTA 2 Solar Generator, perfect for winter power needs | Electrek
Xiaomi is entering the electric vehicle arena with the SU7 sedan, recently applying for a sales license in China. Produced by BAIC, the sleek EV offers two wheel options, comes with or without lidar, and features a choice between a more affordable LFP battery or a premium ternary NMC option. With powerful RWD and AWD variants, the Xiaomi SU7 boasts impressive specs and a top speed of 265 km/h, signaling Xiaomi's significant entry into the electric vehicle market | CarNewsChina
Tesla's Cyberquad for Kids, a $1,900 mini on-road ATV inspired by the Cybertruck, is back at the Tesla Shop following a 2022 recall. The mini ATV, designed with Cybertruck aesthetics, was previously flagged by the Consumer Product Safety Commission for failing to meet safety standards, lacking essential features like mechanical suspension, and missing an approved ATV action plan | TechCrunch
Ridehailing, Carsharing & Delivery
Joby Aviation and Volocopter showcased the future of aviation with electric aircraft demonstration flights in New York City. NYC Mayor Eric Adams also announced the electrification of two heliports, signaling support for the emerging electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) industry. This move aligns with the city's commitment to an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050 | TechCrunch
Domino's is revolutionizing pizza delivery with its latest innovation – the dxb, an electric bike equipped with a built-in pizza oven. This unconventional delivery vehicle aims to provide the "hottest, smoothest, and safest ride for precious pizza cargo." With a fan-forced oven mounted at the rear, 20" street tires, and a stable rear wheel stand, the dxb promises to turn heads and deliver pizzas like never before | Electrek
Uber is launching new features to protect drivers and couriers from unfair deactivations caused by dishonest customers. The company will use a technology that detects and ignores false complaints from riders or UberEats users who want a refund. It will also give drivers and couriers more access to the reasons and evidence behind their account deactivation, and let them appeal the decision with their own audio or video recordings | TechCrunch
Cruise, an autonomous vehicle company, is taking significant steps to enhance safety and transparency following a recent incident. The measures include appointing Craig Glidden as Chief Administrative Officer, hiring a permanent Chief Safety Officer, and expanding the scope of safety assessments by third-party experts. Furthermore, Cruise is voluntarily pausing both driverless and supervised operations in the U.S. for a thorough safety review | Cruise
Investment & Deals
Arrival, the formerly hyped EV startup that went public via a blank check merger, is now in its final stages of decline | TechCrunch
Vatican City, home to the Pope, plans to fully electrify its vehicle fleet by 2030, with Volkswagen supplying the electric vehicles | Electrek
With optimism in the air, the top team of British brand Zapp huddled around one of their electric mopeds, foreseeing a promising future | The Guardian
Renault aims to boost investor confidence by unveiling plans for the market listing of its electric vehicle unit, Ampere, on Wednesday | Reuters
Cities & Policy
The US Justice Department has joined international agencies in investigating the presence of counterfeit engine parts in planes, accompanied by fraudulent documentation | Bloomberg
Luna Systems CEO Andrew Fleury and Dott Senior Policy Manager Iqbal Ahmed share key findings from their study on pavement riding motivations | ZAGDaily
Manhattan community board pioneers by rejecting a contentious bill that would require licensing and registration for e-bike | StreetsBlogs NYC
Rivian, the EV manufacturer, has finalized the purchase of a sprawling 1,800-acre site near Atlanta in Social Circle, Georgia | Fox 5 Atlanta
New Products, Features, and Data Points
Google Maps introduces new features ahead of the busy holiday travel season to enhance the user experience | Engadget
Belgian e-bike brand Cowboy amps up security with upcoming advanced in-app anti-theft features for riders | ZAGDaily
Former executives from BlackBerry and Dyson bring a consumer electronics mindset to Volvo's EV transformation, as cars evolve into computerized wonders on wheels | The Verge
Rivian infotainment systems rendered unusable by a software update glitch | TechCrunch
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