Weekly Mobility News #70
Discover the top 5 not-to-miss sustainable mobility news:
1 :?Rolling solar ??
Roam is a leading electric mobility company in Kenya, focused on promoting sustainability and electrifying Africa's roads. Originally founded in 2017 as Opibus, the company has quickly evolved into a prominent EV developer in Africa. They have partnered with industry giants like Uber and introduced all-electric transit buses to reduce pollution in Kenya's busy streets. Recently, ROAM introduced the ROAM Hub, a versatile electric motorcycle charging station that provides battery swaps, fast chargers, maintenance, and more
2 : Bike lane hotline ??
Ville de Montréal has launched a 24/7 hotline for reporting obstructions in bike lanes.The new hotline improves efficiency and enables more effective action to keep bike lanes clear, promoting safer cycling and encouraging bicycling as a mode of transportation.
3 : Ford + Tesla = Superchargers???
领英推荐
福特 and Tesla have announced a partnership that will allow Ford electric vehicle (EV) owners to access Tesla's extensive EV charging network.The collaboration was announced by Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on a Twitter Spaces livestream. Ford also revealed that their next-generation EVs would feature Tesla-style charging ports, expanding access to Tesla's charging infrastructure. Existing Ford EVs will use an adapter to connect to Tesla's Superchargers. This partnership aims to address the need for a robust charging network as more US states push for EV adoption and stricter regulations on gas-powered vehicles.
4 : Coffee Bike ?
Nestlé Nespresso SA and Vélosophy Cycles AB collaborated to create RE:CYCLE, a bike made from recycled coffee parts, including 20% discarded Nespresso capsules. This sustainable bike combines style and eco-friendliness, promoting recycling and circularity. Jerome Perez, Head of Sustainability at Nespresso, expressed excitement about the unexpected blend of coffee and bicycles. The goal is to encourage recycling while empowering girls through Vélosophy's one-for-one promise of providing bicycles for transportation and success.
5 : Solar cruise ???
Hurtigruten Group , a Norwegian cruise company, has unveiled its revolutionary zero-emissions electric cruise ship. The ship, developed by Gerry Larsson-Fedde , features retractable sails covered in solar panels, giving it a futuristic appearance. It runs on 60-megawatt batteries with a range of 300 to 350 nautical miles.The sails, reaching up to 50 meters in height, are equipped with 1,500 square meters of solar panels to generate additional power. With the abundant sunlight in Norway, including the midnight sun during summer, the ship will be super-powered by solar energy.
Stay tuned for more news next Friday !??