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Discussions you need to be part of at MOVE next week
We can finally say it – only 1 week ‘till MOVE! We’re gearing up for an incredible two days of talks, networking, experience and much more. MOVE has become the critical meeting place for buyers and sellers across the mobility value chain. OEMs, transport operators,...
Automotive companies condemn Sunak’s U-turn on net zero policies
Yesterday Prime Minister (PM) Rishi Sunak announced a major U-turn on the government's green policies, including a push-back on the ban of new petrol and diesel car sales in the UK from 2030 to 2035. Since the announcement multiple automotive companies have responded...
Zeelo partners with DigiSure to accelerate US transit business
Photo: Igor Starkov Zeelo have announced a partnership with DigiSure in the hopes accelerating its transit-tech expansion across the United States. The collaboration will enable Zeelo, commuting solutions provider, to automate existing procedures to monitor driver...
Using behaviour insights and data to make transportation safer
Would you believe it if I told you that your behaviour whilst driving could actually help inform road layouts? Or that the data collected from your driving behaviour could help transportation much safer? Well, it’s true! Meet Jeff Schlitt, solution engineering...
ON THE MOVE Podcast: Official trailer
Out now is the official trailer for the MOVE Podcast: ON THE MOVE! Tune in for discussions between our editor, Grace Dawes, and some of the top disruptors in the tech-mobility industry. Episodes will be uploaded here on MOVEMNT, Spotify, and Youtube. Get ready for our...
One out of three motorcycle riders use ‘moto-sharing’ to move around the city
Photo: Clay Banks A recent report by Cabify found that a third of motorcycle drivers in Spain use motorcycle rental services by the minute, also known as moto-sharing. The survey was conducted among more than 4,000 users in Spain to find out the social perception of...
Volkswagen is offering up to £4,500 to people affected by latest ULEZ expansion
Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen has announced that they will be offering up to £4,500 to people affected by the recent expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across London. The announcement comes as part of the Mayor of London’s £160 million scrappage scheme...
How the AI-driven planning and scheduling optimisation is powering service fleets
Article written by IFS and originally published by Total Telecom If your company is considering adding electric vehicles (EVs) to service fleets, whether to save some green or be more green, you can now do so confidently with the help of disruptive technology. As...
Paris becomes the first European city to ban e-scooters after overwhelming vote
Paris will become the first European capital put a ban on rental e-scooters after 90% of voters favoured the motion. The ban applies to rental e-scooters from the three companies with licences to operate in Paris — Tier, Dott, and Lime. These micro-mobility companies,...
TfL honours Windrush pioneers at Notting Hill Carnival with wrapped zero-emissions bus
Photo: Flickr Transport for London (TfL) celebrated the culture and contributions of the Windrush generation with a special bus wrap at Notting Hill Carnival this past weekend. The bus design was created by artist Baraka Carberry, themed to commemorate the 75th...
Parkopedia and JustPark announce new partnership increasing user access to 100,000 parking locations
Photo: Parkopedia Parkopedia and JustPark have confirmed a partnership which aims to provide an easier and more complete way to find, book, and pay for parking. Parkopedia’s platform, which enables connected car drivers to search for convenient local parking, now...
Fanny Touron reveals how ALD are making moves towards greener mobility at MOVE 2023
At MOVE 2023 Fanny Touron, head of innovation and products at ALD Automotive, discussed her panel and how ALD as a company are making moves towards greener mobility. Touron commented on the event, she said: "The event is a really good moment to open the eyes and see...
NYC proposes using extra-wide cargo e-bikes instead of trucks for deliveries
New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has announced that the city is taking action to authorise the use of larger pedal-assist cargo bikes in replacement of delivery trucks. The proposed rule, which would permit the use of these cargo bikes, is designed...
Oscar Marti gives insight to Catalonia’s commitments to sustainable urban mobility at MOVE 2023
The director for Catalonia Trade & Investment Oscar Marti went into detail on all of the companies the Catalonian Government stand were showcasing at MOVE 2023. Catalonia Trade & Investment is the Catalan Government agency for foreign investment and business...
Detroit launch new AV shuttle pilot for elderly and disabled residents
Photo: Josh Garcia The City of Detroit Office of Mobility Innovation is launching a new shuttle pilot program to test how efficient self-driving technology is in helping residents facing mobility barriers. The Detroit Automated Driving Systems (ADS) Shuttle program...
Cabify reports reduced average CO2 emission ratios in Spain and Latin America
Cabify has reported significant progress towards its goal of achieving a fully decarbonized fleet by 2025 in Spain and 2030 in Latin America. The international multi-mobility company reported that they have increased their fleet of EVs globally by 139% and the number...
E-scooter legislation appeal sent to UK government by 50+ companies
More than 50 organisations have co-signed a joint letter to the Prime Minister urgently appealing for the legalisation of e-scooters. CoMoUK wrote and organised the letter, acquiring signatures from environmental charities and campaigners, local authorities, disabled...
Dott comments on what the future of micro-mobility holds at MOVE 2023
At MOVE 2023 Henri Moissinac, the co-founder and CEO of Dott, talked about the fifteen-minute city and how micro-mobility can help make this goal to become a reality in cities all over the world. With a mandate to encourage the fifteen-minute city, Moissinac recently...
Portland off-street parking solutions provider announces new partnership
Flowbird, cloud-based mobility and off-street parking solutions provider, has announced a partnership with Umojo, a provider of communication, data analytics, and automation solutions. The collaboration aims to revolutionize the parking experience in the City of...
Rod King MBE brings his 20s Plenty Campaign to MOVE 2023
Around 20 years ago, Rod King MBE campaigned in his local town for a 20 mph speed limit on roads where pedestrians mix with motorists. Fast forward to today and King's organisation, 20s Plenty for Us, now boasts 600 local campaigns across the entire of the UK....
Angela Strand comments on the Inflation Reduction Act: USA and the clean energy transition
Angela Strand, chairwoman of SEA Electric, discussed her opinions on how the Inflation Reduction act will support the clean energy transition in the US at MOVE 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to promote the clean energy transition in the hopes to curb inflation...
Altamonte Springs launches new autonomous vehicle pilot with Beep
The City of Altamonte Springs is launching a phased autonomous vehicle (AV) pilot with Beep to explore alternative transit modes and offer solutions for the changing economic and urban landscape. The program is called CraneRIDES, which is an environmentally friendly...
US DoT releases new EV toolkit guide for urban areas
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released a free technical guide to help large urban communities to take full advantage of Federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and other forms of electric transportation. The announcement was made in...
Bolt showcase their latest e-scooter at MOVE 2023!
At the ExCeL last month, we spoke to Ardo Reinsalu, the director of vehicles at Bolt about all-things micro-mobility. On day one of MOVE 2023 , Bolt announced the release of their latest in-house e-scooter, Bolt 6. In this interview, Reinsalu told us what makes...
WiTricity launch new FastTrack Integration Program to speed automakers to wireless EV charging
Photo: WiTricity WiTricity have announced their FastTrack Integration Program for automotive OEMs that allows for an initial vehicle integration in just 90 days, accelerating automaker testing of wireless charging on existing and future electric vehicle (EV)...
Boston to expand EV charging stations across the city
The City of Boston has announced plans to increase the volume of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The City is looking for a partner to help install and expand City-owned publicly-accessible charging stations. The announcement coincides with the City’s goal of...
Bruegel’s Niclas Poitiers talks about the socio-political elements of green subsidies at MOVE 2023
On day one of MOVE 2023, we spoke to Niclas Poitiers who enlightened us about how economic policy can heavily influence the car market and how Bruegel are trying to make these policies into actional policies. Poitiers gave an example of the types of questions that...
Montgomery County launch MaaS mobile app with multi-modal trip planning solutions
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) in Maryland, USA have announced the launch of a new Ride On Trip Planner app which was created in partnership with Moovit, a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions provider. The app allows for trip planning...
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