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Protection-as-a-Service: all the tools you need to run a successful insurance program
Meet Paul Smith, COO and co-founder of DigiSure; a technology platform that enables data-driven insurance for OEMs, shared economy companies, and modern transport businesses. DigiSure utilise their industry expertise and advanced technology to optimise processes...
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...
Volvo announces scrappage of all diesel models by 2024
Photo: Adam Cai Volvo have announced that they will end all production of diesel-powered models by early 2024, at Climate Week NYC today. This makes the car manufacturer the first legacy automaker to take this step. The measure was taken as part of their pledge to...
Shining a light on payment trends in the electric vehicle charging industry
Photo: Maxim Hopman Written by Max Nurse-Bosley, GTM Analyst, Worldpay Worldpay is the world’s global leading acquirer with 30+ years of experience in payments across 146 countries. As a Platinum Sponsor at MOVE America 2023, their team of vertical experts examines...
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...
Is extreme fast-charging tech as important as infrastructure roll-out for the EV transition?
Photo: why kei High-speed charging times are now just as crucial to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, as the deployment of high power charging infrastructure, said StoreDot. With most drivers still naming charging anxiety as the major decision factor in...
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...
Hyundai donates $1.1 million for Morocco earthquake and Libya flood recovery
Photo: Jerome Favre/Shutterstock Hyundai Motor Group has announced a $1.1 million contribution to aid Morocco and Libya in their recovery efforts following severe earthquakes and floods. The donations come from the four affiliates of Hyundai Motor Group: Kia, Hyundai...
Geotab partner with BMW to make turnkey connected mobility
Photo: BMW Group Geotab has announced their new partnership with German car manufacturer BMW Group, adding another partner to its growing OEM network. The telematics software company hopes to provide fleet operators with a turnkey connectivity solution from their...
Meet our keynotes: Sessions you can’t afford to miss
With MOVE America 2023 just 12 days away, it's only fitting to highlight some of the most important speakers of the event... the keynote speakers. Whilst the agenda is packed full of fascinating discussions with leading experts in the mobility and tech industry, make...
“Data is the new currency in mobility”: How data exchange is transforming industry collaborations
Have you ever wondered how green is the electricity you are using the charge your electric vehicle? Or where do the minerals that were used to make your car battery come from? Or how big is your company’s carbon footprint as a whole? Well, SAP can answer those...
150,000 autoworkers threaten to strike in Detroit
Photo: PICRYL Autoworkers at GM, Ford, and Stellantis could soon be going on strike as wage negotiations fail to reach a settlement. Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Union have threatened to walk out on the job at 11.59pm on 14 September if a deal is not...
MOVE America: Where mobility is re-imagined
Photo: Jennifer Moyes Written by Bobbi Nunes and originally published in Intelligent Transport It’s not breaking news that the planet is in trouble. It would be fair to point a (very accusatory) finger at the transportation sector for being responsible for a large...
Toyota and VDL launch their first hydrogen-fuelled Hilux pick-up truck
Photo: Toyota Toyota and VDL Groep have collaborated to launch their first hydrogen fuel cell demonstration truck. Toyota aims to help decarbonise its European logistics operations by integrating its fuel cell technology into VDL’s heavy duty trucks. VDL Groep is...
MOVE America’s top 20 influencers of 2023
With MOVE America 2023 drawing near, we want to highlight the biggest influencers in mobility to follow right now! Check out the range of podcast hosts, authors, journalists, award-winners and industry leaders that have been selected as the best-of-the-best to keep up...
BMW invests £600m in Oxford plant to build new all-electric Mini
Photo: Lance Anderson German automaker BMW is set to produce electric Mini cars at Cowley, Oxford plant after multimillion-pound funding grant from UK government and internal £600 million investment. The plant will kick off production of the electric Mini models and...
Report finds fewer than half of drivers are willing to make electric vehicle switch
Photo: Jackson David The latest Road to 2030 report from Auto Trader has revealed that fewer than half of drivers are currently willing to embrace electric vehicles (EVs) as concerns over affordability and charging prevent consumers from making the switch. The report...
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...
StoreDot issues warnings about the long-term health effects of extreme fast charging on EV batteries
Photo: JUICE Battery technology company StoreDot has issued a warning over long-term battery health concerns amidst extreme fast charging (XFC) claims. The company's announcement is in response to recent industry claims touting fast charge times and extended ranges,...
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...
UK government grants £18.5 million to autonomous vehicle projects
£18.5 million is being made available to UK companies in government funding to strengthen the capabilities of the UK’s connected and automated mobility supply chain. Thirteen projects will improve the safety and security of self-driving vehicles, by filling specific...
FlixBus celebrates 2 million passengers carried
Photo: Joel Tinner FlixBus, a UK travel tech company, is celebrating carrying its two millionth passenger in the UK. The lucky customer received free tickets to travel on FlixBus’s UK network, which covers more than 60 destinations, for the next 12 months, as well as...
Could Starlink’s role in Ukraine be putting Elon in danger?
Errol Musk, the father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, recently shared his concerns that his son’s life could be at risk due to his influence over Ukraine war policy in the US government. Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, Elon Musk has supplied Starlink satellites...
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...
Biden-Harris administration grants $8.8 million to accelerate highway innovation projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have announced $8.8 million in grants for 10 projects in eight States and the District of Columbia to encourage the use of tools that can improve safety on bridges and in work zones....
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,...
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