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#micromobility

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While I don't like the tech bro-ness of this news, it's at least a good sign that the #micromobility market is becoming more and more appealing as an investment opportunity.

The more people realize e-bikes etc. are "first-tier" EVs and not simply some nice-to-have luxury item alongside electric cars, the more we'll see a continuing sea change in how people think about the future of transportation.

techcrunch.com/2025/07/08/rivi

TechCrunch · Rivian spinoff Also raises another $200M to build e-bikes and more | TechCrunchAlso, the micromobility startup that spun out of Rivian this year, was raised $200 million from Greenoaks Capital.

Dnes jsem měl velké stěstí, že u Bajkazylu parkovalo sdílené kolo a dokonce jsem si mohl vybrat i elektrické (modré). 5min 12s je asi můj rekord na HK hl.n. ;) Vytvořil jsem si skoro minutu rezervu a ve vlaku mě pak vítalo vysoké kolo :D

Yes e-scooters have issues but so does anything other than sitting in a bunker wrapped in a ball of cotton wool.
Can we and our media not see some grey rather than black & white? How's about sensible rules, decent infrastructure? Or if we're just banning stuff I'd like private jets & vehicles used as personal transport bigger than a MK2 Golf to be gone too.

c.im/@ABC/114623706738567964
#micromobility #JustStopTrucks
#KneeJerk

C.IMABC News (@ABC@c.im)#News #Australia Push for e-scooter ban as mum recalls 11yo son's horror crash https://w.st/9KRV

Prahou projela Světová cyklojízda s drzou účastí mého ekofuturistického vehiklu, který není ani kolem, ani mopedem (1/2)

Omlouvám se za chybějící popisky k obrázkům, shrnují je hashtagy.

This is neat idea: offering rebates to help subsidize #micromobility purchases in order to replace trips by car in specific regions/neighborhoods. (Obviously my preference would be to offer broad subsidies at high levels of city or state governments. But programs like this are certainly far better than nothing!)

On Bike New York's latest research grant:

#blog 🔗 jaredwhite.com/links/20250325/

Jared WhiteLink: Incentivizing E-bikes in the Places Where They are Needed
More from Jared White (🏳️‍⚧️ ally)