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Aerospace startup Moya Aero is partnering with global simulation company Altair to accelerate the development of its eVTOL and unmanned aerial vehicles. Moya Aero, which aims to tackle logistics challenges with autonomous cargo aircrafts, will use Altair’s HyperWorks design and simulation tools to streamline its design process, cut down on prototyping costs, and bring its aircraft to market faster. “By leveraging current technology trends and utilising Altair solutions, we are not just positioning but pioneering our company to lead the cargo UAV market,” Alexandre Zaramela, Founder and CEO of Moya Aero, told Zag Daily. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dvXFUdHK

Vulog has launched a “hands-on” carsharing management service for large mobility actors, such as OEMs and car rental companies. “We’ve learned that technology alone isn’t enough to succeed,” Vulog CEO Gregory Ducongéé told Zag Daily. “This is why we’re taking it a step further. We not only provide the tools but also operate the service ourselves, managing everything from daily operations to growth strategies. Once the service is profitable, we hand it over to our partners.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTiGFifZ

Here are the 5 best business models in new mobility, according to Florent Roulet, Partner & Head of Mobility at investment bank Bryan, Garnier & Co. Since 1996, Bryan Garnier has completed more than 650 transactions with a cumulative deal value of over €40 billion, and in recent times has built an enviable reputation within the new mobility space under the leadership of Florent Roulet. Roulet says “a number of category winners” have emerged thanks to their effective business models. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezMxYvYS

Oslo is doubling its shared e-scooter fleet from 8,000 to 16,000 vehicles. The City Council has also voted to extend permits for operators from one to two years, with the new rules to take effect from 1st April 2025. “The cap takes the amount of scooters per operator from 2667 to 5334, which improves the commercial equation for operators. It does this while bettering the offering for Oslo’s citizens in low-density areas by improving transit availability for bus stops that are few and far between,” Fabian Paasche Enges?th, Associate at Oslo-based mobility consulting firm Movability, told Zag Daily. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKGmQuHu

The U.S. state of Colorado is to build 81% more bike lanes by 2035 as part of a new active travel pledge outlined in a Transportation Vision framework.? A key goal of the state’s Vision 2035 is doubling the number of trips made by cycling, walking, wheeling, or transit from 9.6% to 19.2%. “The goals proposed in Colorado’s Transportation Vision 2035 are ambitious and bold,” U. Bryn Grunwald, Senior Associate at non-profit Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) told Zag Daily. “Colorado has seen a huge growth in population over the last fifteen years, which has brought new attention to the issues of traffic, the emissions impacts, and the air quality concerns.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYHPz8Bv

“In Florence, we have more registered users than there are residents” RideMovi Co-founder Michele Pampanini tells Zag how the micromobility operator has achieved more than eight million rides in the Italian city of Florence over the past five years. Read more: https://lnkd.in/egrVPX3B

In #7 of Zag Air’s Radar series, Speedbird Aero CEO Manoel R. Coelho Coelho explains how their drones are delivering medical supplies, food and industrial materials across cities like Rio de Janeiro to remote areas in the Amazon. “Brazil is a unique test bed. Some areas mirror developed-world conditions, like S?o Paulo, which has more helicopter traffic than any other city globally. Meanwhile, regions like the Amazon, highlight the critical need for drones in remote or underserved areas.” #AAM #ZagAir Read more: https://lnkd.in/esz9xjvj

British startup MOSA has launched a new app-operated, smart bike dock trial in London to tackle theft. Supported by a ￡100,000 grant from Innovate UK, Mosa has installed 20 of the battery-operated and weather-sealed docks across London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford City. Mosa Founder Josh Liu told Zag Daily that other trials the startup has conducted have “recorded zero incidents of bicycle theft”. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVuXFTX7

OPINION: Veo's Social Impact Manager Celeste Alana Brown, MPA sets out five ways to drive change with a community-first micromobility strategy. In the last year alone, the U.S. operator has connected with more than 50 nonprofits to shape its approach. “Transportation doesn’t exist in a vacuum – it’s deeply connected to healthcare access, housing, workforce growth, and economic stability. ? “That’s why we build relationships with diverse local groups – not only transportation authorities but also healthcare and housing organizations, recognising that all are interconnected in meeting local needs. If people can’t get to work or access groceries, communities are not thriving. It’s these kinds of partnerships that are reshaping perceptions of micromobility, helping communities rethink who micromobility is for.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecPBYdjh

A new EU-commissioned study by TRL and fka GmbH calls for harmonised regulations for Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) across Europe. The report proposes a new PMD vehicle category, performance-based safety standards, and future-proof classification system to improve road safety and streamline innovation across the continent. George Beard of TRL explains: “In developing this framework we have aimed to strike a balance between ensuring adequate mitigation of key safety issues whilst also supporting innovation in future.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eatJhGBD