La Rolita’s all-electric fleet of buses: An epitome of gender equity and sustainability | May 26, 2023

Plus, General Motors is rolling out an all-electric version of Cadillac Escalade SUV, the Escalade IQ, DoorDash is facing another lawsuit, and the UK government is investing to promote walking and cyc

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Micromobility

A transition evaluation of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on electric bicycles (e-bikes) imported from China has been started by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) on Monday, May 22. Intended towards e-bike customers to assess consumers' response to e-bike costs, this will be the very first-time TRA will conduct a consumer survey to evaluate the effect of the measures on importing these goods on the UK's economy / Gov.uk

Take a moment to appreciate Montreal, Canada's approach to reducing the number of heavier cars in the area! In the busy neighborhood of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, people owning a larger, heavier car will have to pay more for residential parking permits than those with electric, hydrogen, and plug-in hybrid cars. While this step is not an ultimate solution to the problem, it may encourage people to switch from bigger vehicles such as SUVs to small cars and to use carsharing services, eventually saving the much-needed space for livable streets / StreetBlogs USA

Say hello to Tempo, the subscription service that provides electric bikes and scooters with on-demand repairs, theft protection, and connectivity. With Tempo, you can easily own an electric mobility vehicle without the upfront costs or long-term commitment. Plus, repairs are a breeze, and theft is less of a concern, thanks to their security measures. Join the electric mobility movement with Tempo today / Ride Tempo

As the globe turns to greener energy sources, control over the resources required to make that change remains uncertain. The US has begun negotiating a series of agreements with other countries to increase America's access to vital minerals. But America is not the only country that wants to use those minerals, and it might need to collaborate with other nations to develop an effective framework / The New York Times

Product Launches & Updates

Get ready for General Motors' first all-electric version of the luxury full-size Cadillac Escalade SUV, the Escalade IQ! Planned for release later this year, the SUV will apparently be based on GM's Ultium platform along with its other current and upcoming EVs. With this EV, GM will be one step closer to achieving its goal of being an all-electric brand by 2030 / The Verge

Veloretti, an e-mobility company based in Amsterdam, has released updates to its Ivy and Ace city e-bikes. The new Electric Two series keeps the Bafang 250-W motor, Gates Carbon Belt Drive, and Enviolo auto-shifting hub. Improvements include minimalist lines with cables routed through the aluminum frame, an audio system with startup/shutdown sounds and a warning bell, and a handlebar display for e-bike status and GPS navigation / New Atlas

Caterham has unveiled a prototype of its 'Seven' electric sports car, featuring a powerful 240 horsepower engine and 184 pound-feet of torque. According to the company, the vehicle can be charged in just 15 minutes and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in a mere 4 seconds / Caterham

Ridehailing, Carsharing & Delivery

DoorDash is facing yet another lawsuit questioning its business practices. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court of Maryland, accuses the delivery service of charging iPhone users more than Android users for identical deliveries. Moreover, it also alleges that the company adds an extended range fee to its DashPass subscribers and does not charge the ones who do not have a DashPass account, even with the same deliveries. Up until now, DoorDash is refuting all the accusations / Engadget

La Rolita, an all-electric fleet of buses in Columbia, began operating last year, aiming to promote gender equity, and now, 48% of the fleet's drivers are women. Apart from shattering the concept of gender-based roles in society, the bus fleet also represents the company's focus on sustainability and electric mobility to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. In short, La Rolita is transforming how Bogotá's mass transportation system works /  Bloomberg

Waymo and Cruise are working to secure the necessary regulatory approvals and are close to receiving the go-ahead to collect fees for completely autonomous robotaxi trips across San Francisco at all times of the day or night. Although the city expressed its disapproval of the service in light of the occasions when the AVs made unplanned stops and caused traffic congestion, blocked public transits, and obstructed emergency response teams, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is permitting both the competitors to charge passengers for fares / TechCrunch

Investment & Deals

Due to a significant security hole discovered through a TikTok challenge, Hyundai will pay $200 million. The majority of the settlement funds will be used to compensate theft victims / Engadget

Following Bird's announcement that it will implement a reverse stock split, the share price of the publicly traded micromobility business decreased 10.8%, or around two cents, in after-hours trading / TechCrunch

Applied Intuition, a provider of simulation and software for autonomous vehicle development, is acquiring Embark Trucks for $71 million. The acquisition will allow Applied to enhance its offerings to customers in the trucking and automotive industries by integrating Embark's tools, data, and software assets / GVS

Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) will build a $4.3 billion EV battery plant in Georgia. The plant will have an annual production capacity of 30 GWh and support the production of 300,000 EVs annually. The investment is expected to create 3,000 jobs / Electrek

Nikola Corp, a manufacturer of electric and hydrogen trucks, has been issued a delisting notice by Nasdaq for failing to meet the minimum bid price requirements. Following the announcement, the company's stock price dropped by 22% to 60 cents per share / Carscoops

Cities & Policy

The £200 million investment will support cycling and walking programs in 60 places across England in an effort to promote healthier travel options, lower emissions, and spur economic growth / Intelligent Transport

The 2021 infrastructure law's impact on federal policy has been taken into account by the Federal Highway Administration in its shared micromobility, bicycle, and pedestrian recommendations / SmartCitiesDive

Our society is preoccupied with ensuring the security of our kids. However, children are made to go through a dangerous obstacle course on their route to school / The Walrus

As an urbanist and creative businesswoman, Carmen Mays, MPA, values thought leadership and implementation equally. She asserts that everyone has worth and that every location has priceless stories to tell / The #CitiesFirst Podcast

New Products, Features, and Data Points

In a surprising move, Ford has announced that it will integrate the Tesla plug, also known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), into its electric vehicles. This will allow Ford EV owners to access Tesla's Supercharger network. Starting next year, Ford EV customers will be able to use over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers. In 2025, Ford plans to release next-gen EVs with NACS built-in / Electrek

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