Swappable batteries to power up Europe’s green mobility
European cities have their fair share of narrow streets, cramped passages and tight parking spots, and that’s why more and more of the micromobility industry is dominating roads across the continent. “More people will be living in cities and the space will be limited for everyone” Jordi Caus, the head of concepts & platforms connectivity […]
Smart Point’s last-mile solution delivers sustainability in Madrid
Spotlight on last mile delivery It’s no surprise that over the past few years global attention has shifted towards the development of last mile delivery solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly accelerated the already booming e-commerce sector, from food to gaming, seeing a remarkable growth rate of 25% in 2020. Despite an easing of lockdown restrictions, […]
RAPTOR programme: solving real urban challenges with mobility startups
A global perspective According to the UN Habitat’s World Cities Report 2022, “the future of humanity is undoubtedly urban”, with 68% of the global population expected to live in cities by 2050. With the world’s population continuing to grow and urbanise, the role of city administrations in shaping the future of citizens has never been […]
Jonna & Waybler on quest to revolutionise mobility in Sweden
Swedish bike rental service, Jonna, is considered as one of the most promising startups with solutions for sustainable urban mobility. The Stockholm-based company is one of 13 startups to be part of a Scale-up programme, which aims to be a gateway for participant companies to make themselves known to potential investors, customers, and […]
The hydrogen batteries determined to upgrade electric cars
Electric cars have been gaining in popularity like never before, some even say Europe is in the midst of its electric car revolution, but challenges like cost and limited charging infrastructure in some cities are still putting some off making the switch from conventional motorised cars. The so-called ‘range anxiety’ is the fear that an […]
Nimbee, the electric car charger that comes to you
An estimated 33 million electric car owners in Europe will need efficient charging by 2030, and Nimble energy’s electric vehicle charging service is looking to meet the demand. At the heart of the Czech-based company is Nimbee, an autonomous battery-operated charging robot that will make its way to the customer, eliminating the need for them […]
Bike camera startup Dashfactory seeks to improve road safety
With the onset of the Ukraine war and spiking electricity and petrol prices across Europe, coupled with the ongoing impact of Covid-19, initiatives promoting different transport and mobility alternatives to motorised vehicles are more relevant and necessary than ever. Cycling is one such option. However, there are still some factors that inhibit greater […]
Vianova’s data platform helps cities manage traffic in urban public spaces
French startup Vianova has rapidly grown its business in Europe over the past few years and is ambitious to mirror its success in international markets. Vianova works with local councils and private mobility providers to regulate bicycle and vehicle movements that maximise urban public space, reduce congestion and pollution, and improve safety. Its data platform collates […]
Bridging the gap with women in urban mobility
Although women are the main users of public transport and other forms of urban mobility, their role as planners, city leaders, and engineers, is still limited. “Mobility was and is often designed by men, but most users are females. This is not logical and we need to fill this gap,” acknowledged Joan Maria Bigas, head […]
