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HumanForest launches 800 electric bikes in London, UK
At an event on 15 September 2021, HumanForest officially launched its new fleet of 800 zero emission, fully electric bikes that will operate in London.
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TIER Mobility to offer one million free rides to celebrate World Car Free Day
To celebrate World Car Free Day on 22 September 2021, TIER is giving away one million free rides for new riders in order to highlight the alternatives to polluting vehicles.
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Bird launches e-bike fleet in San Diego
San Diego State University will play host to micromobility operator Bird’s newest fleet of e-assist bikes, which contain several safety and sustainability features.
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UK Transport Secretary unveils EV8 Switch app on World EV Day
Measures to encourage the switch to EVs include a new app launched by Grant Shapps, as well as extra funding to install chargepoints in places like Bed and Breakfasts and other tourist sites.
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Ireland continues work to help UK councils to achieve sustainable transport commitments
Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar TD, has highlighted the key role that Irish businesses are playing in achieving sustainable transport commitments in the UK.
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£9 million made available for English councils to tackle pollution
The Air Quality Grant is part of a wider plan to reduce harmful roadside emissions, with zero-emissions transport key to driving down pollution in the UK’s cities.
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TfL opens electric charging hub in south London
The new electric charging hub is part of a wider TfL strategy to increase charging infrastructure in the UK capital as the push for zero-emissions continues.
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The Sustainable Bus Update: Volume 12
Volume 12 of the Sustainable Bus Update sees First Bus take on a big development project for one of its hubs in Scotland, while operator Keolis has expanded its electric network in Europe.
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Waymo to launch “Trusted Tester” programme in San Francisco
Waymo is encouraging riders to give honest and complete feedback on their experiences as it looks to develop its technology further in one of the U.S. most famous cities.
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Lake Lugano to welcome first zero-emissions ship
Lake Lugano in Switzerland will welcome its first zero-emissions ship in September this year, as the Società di Navigazione del Lago di Lugano (SNL) shipping company looks to make shipping on the lake more sustainable.
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Competition winners to begin hydrogen transport projects in UK
Among the projects funded by the competition is the retrofitting of a diesel-powered double-decker bus, and the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles for the emergency services in the region.
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Bird to launch e-scooter fleet in New York City
As part of the launch, Bird says it will also hire 25 formerly incarcerated individuals to help manage the fleet of 1,000 scooters being deployed in the Bronx.
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Spin launches e-cargo bike trial to charge batteries
Spin will use e-cargo bikes to pick up low-charge batteries and deliver them to charging points across Colchester, which it hopes will reduce congestion in the UK town.
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Birmingham City Council unveils first hydrogen bus
The 20 zero-emission hydrogen fuel-cell double decker buses have been hailed as a key step towards tackling the city’s poor air quality and achieving the council’s net zero carbon target.
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Thought you knew everything that you needed to know about e-bikes? Think again.
For Intelligent Transport, Agustin Guilisasti, Founder and CEO of HumanForest, discusses the rising popularity of electric bikes, why shared e-bikes are the future of mobility and how HumanForest is supporting the return of commuters post-pandemic.