Safety: Is Public Transit Safe Post-COVID-19?
I received a detailed email from BART a few days ago outlining 15 things (and one new one has been added) they are doing to prepare for the return of riders as businesses begin to reopen.
Micromobility: Shared Scooter Leader Bird Offers E-Bikes
Bird, founded in 2017, is well-known for its fleets of ever improving scooters in more than 300 cities worldwide. Now, it’s rolling out its first Bird Bike.
Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding
British brand Zapp unveiled its first powered two-wheeled i300 city bike in Michigan on August 4.; it will be on sale in the U.S. next year.
EV Charging: WeaveGrid–Preparing Utilities for the Coming EV Boom
WeaveGrid’s mission is to drive rapid decarbonization in global transport and power sectors by intelligently connecting electric vehicles to the grid.
Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?
All of this made me think about of the differences in the way companies are introducing EVs into their product portfolios.
Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV
The Swedish-built 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 fulfills its task as a luxury cruiser for those who can afford it.
Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2
Time will tell with the Polestar brand, but the 2021 Polestar2 is competitive and hits all the right buttons.
News: VanMoof Expands e-Bike Network to 50 Cities
VanMoof, the Dutch builder of sleek, high-tech e-bikes, will expand its worldwide presence from eight to 50 cities, including three in the U.S.
Feature: Voi and Klaxon Introduce Shared Micromobility for Wheelchair Users
Voi has announced a partnership with Klaxon Mobility to bring Klaxon’s Klick electric handbike for wheelchairs into Voi’s mobility fleets.
Book Review: Public Transportation: A Children’s Book by Paul Comfort
Before you know it, the book’s over, but reading it is a fun ride in itself and helps prepare kids for a future full of public transportation options.