Why Lime uses big electric trucks to haul its small electric scooters
GreenBiz
JUNE 26, 2024
The company cut emissions by 16% with modular scooters and switching its operational fleet to electric trucks.
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GreenBiz
JUNE 26, 2024
The company cut emissions by 16% with modular scooters and switching its operational fleet to electric trucks.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Urban transportation is being reshaped by a new generation of electric scooters and bicycles, the large majority of them being used by men.
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Inhabitat - Innovation
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Imagine a comfortable, fashionable electric scooter made from sustainable materials that doesn’t sacrifice quality. ILY-Ai is just that.
GreenBiz
APRIL 21, 2021
A wave of electric workhorses is coming. When most folks think of the electrification of transportation, they naturally think about electric cars. Electric tractors: Yep, those diesel-powered tractors plowing farms across America could be powered by batteries one day. Katie Fehrenbacher. Wed, 04/21/2021 - 01:45.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
But for electric vehicles to become mass market products, batteries need to improve.
U.S. Green Technology
JULY 31, 2021
Electric scooters are now more than just a leisurely ride for children and teenagers. Cities across the globe have been seeing the benefits of legalising and implementing shared and private electric scooters on city roads and lanes. The post The Economic and Environmental Impact of Electric Scooters appeared first on U.S.
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Once billed as an environmentally-friendly and enterprising venture, the electric scooter-sharing micromobility business has not lived up to the promising hype but is now looking dismal.
altenergymag
JULY 12, 2022
Electric scooters are plug-in electric vehicles with two wheels. One or more electric motors are powered by electricity stored in a rechargeable battery on board.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 4, 2022
If you're thinking about buying an electric vehicle, how do you tell which one is right for you? With the auto industry embracing an all-electric future, 2022 is going to be a banner year for electric vehicles, from last-mile delivery scooters to full-sized trucks.
Green Living Guy
MAY 4, 2022
Electric scooters, which are increasingly popular, are […]. The post Why Electric Scooters Could Give Seniors Their Independence appeared first on Green Living Consultants, Companies, Electric Car Expert, Green Living, Electric Car News, New York, California, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Nevada.
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 19, 2022
ImpactAlpha, January 19 – Taipei-based Gogoro builds zero-emission and electric smartscooters with swappable batteries. 1 backs Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro appeared first on ImpactAlpha. It recently brought its battery swapping stations to mainland. The post Engine No.
U.S. Green Technology
AUGUST 19, 2021
The post 5 Reasons Why It’s Greener to Use E-Scooters in Cities appeared first on U.S. However, one of the significant challenges that cities face today is increasing carbon emissions, especially from the transportation sector. In fact, this sector is one of the. Green Technology.
Charged
JUNE 16, 2023
Mercedes-Benz , in collaboration with Swiss mobility company Micro Mobility Systems , has introduced the Mercedes-AMG E-Scooter, designed for city dwellers, commuters and last-mile applications. Ah battery, the e-scooter has a range of up to 40 km and a top speed of 20 km/h. Equipped with a 500-watt motor and a 9.6 It weighs 14.7
GreenBiz
JUNE 17, 2020
The decade-long goal could result in millions of electric vehicles purchased for ride-hailing operations, encourage greater electric vehicle charging deployments and motivate stronger city, state and federal policies that could make EVs more economical. Aggressive policies around the world are helping spur this electric transition.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
These major European cities could move pretty swiftly to the point where transit and scooters emerge as the backbone of urban transportation.
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It also caused dozens of electric vehicles and other battery-powered objects, such as scooters and golf carts, to catch fire. Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges.
Canary Media
APRIL 16, 2024
Of all the ideas that emerged and dissolved over the years, shareable electric scooters… When the sharing economy took off in the 2010s and upended entire industries, the firmest proponents of the model heralded it as an economic revolution that would help slash emissions.
Forbes Green Tech
AUGUST 5, 2019
Audi, the European premium carmaker, has created the e-tron Scooter, a fun and practical transport idea designed for sporty urban riders, offering the advantages of the electric scooter with the dynamics of skateboarding
Mearth
JANUARY 20, 2021
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GreenTechMedia
APRIL 28, 2020
Harley-Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle maker, reaffirmed its commitment to electric models this week in a first-quarter earnings call overshadowed by COVID-19. The company launched its first electric motorcycle, the $29,799 LiveWire, last August. Mopeds and scooters leading the electric charge.
Charged
AUGUST 20, 2021
Charging network operator EV Charging Solutions (EVCS) has been approved and funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to upgrade 44 charging stations on the Oregon portion of the West Coast Electric Highway, and to add three new stations. Another new feature will be a 110 V outlet for e-bikes and e-scooters.
Mearth
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
If you’re riding an electric scooter for the first time, you’re likely going to have an accident in your first 10 rides. Electric scooters are like any other transportation vehicle, you wouldn’t ride a bike on the road without a helmet. Backpack or scooter bag for foldable multi-tool set, wallet, phone, keys.
Mearth
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Many people are familiar with kick scooters but the rise of ride-sharing eco electric scooters across the globe pushed its popularity further, especially in the field of micro-mobility transportation. Given its convenience, portability, and affordability, electric scooters are indeed the future of personal transportation.
Forbes Green Tech
JULY 7, 2020
The eSC will be the world's first-ever international electric race scooter series. Helmets definitely required.
Charged
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The material is soft magnetic, making it easy to magnetize and de-magnetize for electrical motors. The final use case was to produce a motor for an electric scooter. The development is part of the SOMA project, which aims to develop lightweight solutions for e-mobility by using additive manufacturing for soft magnetic alloys.
Mearth
JANUARY 19, 2021
If you’re thinking of buying a portable electric scooter this year or got one last Christmas, it’s important to know first how to properly ride and handle it. Electric scooters are nothing like the kickscooter of your childhood. Electric Scooter Laws in Australia . Electric Scooter Riding Tips.
GreenTech Gazette
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
As people become much more aware of the environmental impact that vehicles fueled by gasoline and diesel have, there has been a rise in popularity of hybrid vehicles, as well as electric vehicles. But what about electric-powered scooters? It can cost pennies to recharge a scooter. Cheap to run. Eco-friendly.
Mearth
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
As of this writing, it is okay to use electric scooters for commuting in Queensland and ACT. Other states either have an e-scooter trial or have prohibitive regulations (a motor of 200W and at a top speed of 10 km/h). Electric scooters are allowed in footpaths and shared paths, so using it for commuting is pretty much safe. .
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 2, 2023
In the electronic category, entrants have to address the challenge of producing electrical devices that can be easily disassembled, remanufactured, reused, and recycled to reduce waste. Successful entries included an electric breastfeeding pump and a 3D printed hip dysplasia apparatus for babies.
Mearth
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Kick scooters are no longer just a pastime for teenagers. Today, electric scooters offer convenience, efficiency, and savings to adults as they use them to commute to work and around the city. However, despite the electric scooter’s fun and convenience, the idea of safety is still a concern. In fact, only 4.8%
Mearth
JANUARY 12, 2021
Brakes are the most important safety feature in a portable electric scooter. Electric scooters have a braking system with 2-3 types placed in the rear and the front wheel. There are two main types of electric scooter brakes – electric and mechanical. . Electric Brakes. lightweight .
Mearth
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Electric scooter theft has sadly become common. Unless you have an electric scooter that looks like a rental, there’s a high probability that it’s going to get stolen. You can use bike locks for your electric scooter, but if the thief is really determined, they can’t really be stopped. Do your research.
Mearth
JANUARY 4, 2021
One of the key specs that you’ll see in an electric scooter’s product information is the motor power. In electrical vehicles, however, it’s a bit more complicated than that. How does the electric scooter motor work? . The technical specifics of how the electric scooter motor works depend on what kind you have.
Mearth
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Contrary to popular belief, electric scooters do not cause injuries. By following best practices and road safety rules , you’ll have safe happy e-scootering around the city. . The 3 main causes of electric scooter crashes and how to avoid them: . Do not use an electric scooter with solid tyres wet and damp roads.
Mearth
DECEMBER 14, 2020
One of the coolest gifts you can buy – or hopefully get – this Christmas is an electric scooter. Electric scooter companies can either import a base model and add their components or buy parts and assemble the product to make their own. Rebranded electric scooters are sold at a cheap price.
Mearth
JANUARY 25, 2021
More Australians have been using electric scooters in recent years due to its popularity as a convenient and efficient personal transport around the city. Moreover, ride-sharing e-scooters have made its demand soar, as the public saw its efficiency and fun. or “Are electric scooters eco-friendly?” Launched: 2020.
Business Green
AUGUST 16, 2020
By replacing short car journeys e-scooters can cut CO2 by up to 90 per cent, but robust regulation needed, Cenex warns. E-scooters are seen as a low carbon form of travel that can help reduce congestion and improve city-centre journey times.
Mearth
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Mearth will release a new line of electric scooters called the GTS Series on 4 December, Friday. Mearth, one of the best-selling electric scooters in Australia, is set to release a new line of foldable electric scooters named the GTS Series on 4 December, Friday.
CleanTech Group
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The term micromobility, for most, conjures up the image of electric scooters and bike-sharing programs that have become ubiquitous across most of Europe. The post E-mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Electric Two Wheelers Gaining Momentum appeared first on Cleantech Group.
Forbes Green Tech
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
There are some things you need to worry about when you're riding an electric scooter in rural areas that you probably never considered if you've only ever experienced one of these things in a city.
The City Fix
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Shared bike services, e-bikes, scooters and mopeds, together known as micromobility, are proliferating in the urban landscape. Cities are redefining their relationship with transport and it’s some of the smallest vehicles that are leading the way. Recent changes in mobility. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
GreenTechMedia
JUNE 17, 2020
Lyft is hailing a ride to an all-electric future. The rideshare company announced Wednesday that it is committing to have 100 percent electric vehicles on its platform by 2030, a move that seeks to get out ahead of new emissions regulations under development in California. "We
CleanTech Group
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
From electric scooters and bikes to ride-hailing and car-sharing, the way humans move around cities is markedly different than it was 100 years.
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Electric vehicles may own the headlines, but our feet remain the most environmentally friendly means of travel, closely followed by bicycles, skateboards, scooters, tricycles and other active, non-motorized modes. Not only does zero-emission active mobility help protect the climate and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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