Micromobility Europe 2023: The world of small EVs is coming to you! | March 10, 2023
This week, Upway launched a marketplace in US, Audi rolled out the Audi electric mountain bike, Uber Eats and HumanForest are collaborating, and Overhaul secured $73 million in funding.
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Micromobility
Upway has entered the US mobility market with all of its revamped e-bikes! The French startup, specializing in reconditioning and reselling e-bikes, will now start its operations in the US, primarily focusing on the Northeast region. The startup aims to provide e-bikes that are not only safe but are also officially certified by leading mechanics in the industry / TechCrunch
Steve Genovese was a fearless kid who loved riding his bike during childhood and thinks that e-bikes are the healthiest and most sustainable options to change car-centric urban mobility and reduce emissions, provided there is appropriate infrastructure and planning / Pressherald
In an effort to address gender inequality in transport and motivate women to get on two wheels, Beryl has organized a Beryl Women’s Tour where women will get to participate in various cycling and e-scooter events. This tour will not only boost their confidence in riding bikes but also help them choose a more sustainable transport for themselves and their families! / ZAGDaily
Small electric vehicles are ready to reshape our cities, and Micromobility Europe 2023 event is here to represent just that! A combination of new product launches, test rides for some micromobility vehicles, featuring over 100 speakers from the industry, new aspects like “Micromobility Startups Awards,” and more, this conference is jam-packed with innovative experiences for the micromobility community / Electrek
Product Launches & Updates
The Blue Arc Class 5 crew cab EV is all “about flexibility, innovation and creating unique solutions”! The Shyft Group, a North American vehicle manufacturer, rolled out this all-electric truck under its sub-brand Blue Arc with features like a 200 miles range with an ability to boost it further with an optional 450Wh solar roof, a payload capacity range of 6,000-10,000 lbs, and lithium-ion liquid-cooled battery packs! / Electrek
Audi has partnered with Fantic to provide a sustainable mobility solution once again! The German automotive company and the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Audi electric mountain bike that offers its riders four levels of electrical assistance, full suspension of 180mm, and off-road tires to take the off-roading riding experience one step closer to perfectionism / Electric Cars Reports
Lightship is redefining recreational mobility with its L1 Electric Travel trailer! The Colorado-based all-electric RV company officially debuted its 27-foot L1 electric RV trailer at SXSW, which boasts an aerodynamic modular design, an all-electric powertrain, an 80 kWh battery pack, and more, aiming to transfigure the concept of camping for everyone / BusinessNews
Los Angeles-based e-bike company SUPER73 will most likely unveil its first electric motorcycle, the SUPER73 C1X, during spring this year! With its performance specs and exact pricing information still under wraps, the anticipation is higher than ever! / Electrek
Ridehailing, Carsharing & Delivery
Uber Eats couriers can now use HumanForest’s e-moped fleet to make their deliveries in London! This partnership between Uber Eats and HumanForest incorporates a 10% discount on minute bundles along with up to 90% discount on the standard 19p per minute rate on the company’s e-bikes, with the sole purpose of offering sustainable mobility options to couriers and reducing carbon emissions / ZAGDaily
Leaving the airport and catching your ride on time will soon become trouble-free with Uber’s new pickup directions and walking ETAs. Soon to be introduced to 30 airports worldwide, the instructions will include calculated walking ETAs from the gate to baggage claim and pre-reservation of your Uber ride to avoid waiting for too long / The Verge
A safe and enjoyable ride is what passengers prefer the most. Uber and Lyft drivers aspire to give their riders "the best possible experience," and according to some, gadgets like Apple CarPlay, plastic screen dividers, heated seats, and phone chargers help them achieve this goal / Yahoo! News
The Go-Ahead Group has announced a 20% increase in women bus drivers across its UK-wide network in appreciation of International Women’s Day 2023. The bus company is making efforts to attract more female drivers and diversify its workforce nationwide / Intelligent Transport
Investment & Deals
The United States launched a two-pronged effort to thwart JetBlue Airways Corp.'s $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines Inc., submitting an arbitration case and threatening to withhold certification required for the carriers to merge operations / Bloomberg
Volta Trucks, the electric-truck manufacturer, is in active discussions to raise up to 250 million euros ($263.58 million), according to its CEO / Reuters
UniUni, a Vancouver-based venture, has raised CAD$20 million ($15 million) in the first round of Series B financing. The company, which provides last-mile delivery services through a network of gig drivers, intends to raise three additional debt instruments for its Series B / Global Village Espace
Overhaul, a company leveraging AI to optimize global supply chains, has secured an impressive $73 million in funding. This includes a growth financing round of $38 million led by Edison Partners and a loan from Stifel Bank totaling $35 million, - bringing its total raised thus far close to 100 million / TechCrunch
Cities & Policy
The US Department of Transportation and the city of Austin, Texas, have reached an agreement to deliver and finance more than $22 billion in groundbreaking, maneuverability infrastructure improvements / Smart Cities Dive
A bill passed by the Virginia Legislature would make an assault on transit workers a Class 1 felony offense and would bar violators from using public transportation for at least six months / Governing
The collision that killed 57 people was described as a "horrific human error" by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, but years of delays in automated systems and other safety features also played a role / Bloomberg
Heather Mason is instructing local bike shops to dispose of any e-bikes that aren't UL-certified before a new community law takes effect / Bicycle Retailer
New Products, Features, and Data Points
According to a new survey, consumers are concerned about self-driving automobiles. Driverless cars are not yet suitable for widespread use, despite manufacturer claims to the contrary, a safety advocate claimed / Smart Cities Dive
Women in Mobility UK's white paper on International Women's Day 2023 emphasized the value of embedded diversity, equity, inclusion training, flexible working arrangements, and equitable parental leave to improve inclusivity in the transportation industry / Intelligent Transport
Cowboy introduces new intuitive e-bike features, new colors, and an upcoming crowdfunding campaign, but its greatest triumph may be the brand's ability to foster community / Tech.eu
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