Utility cycling

Transaid: Motorcycle Helmet Safety Initiative Launches In Kenya

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Transport, Service industries, Human activities, Boda boda, Utility cycling, Motorcycle helmet, MotorCycle, Bicycle helmet, British Motorcyclists Federation, Road traffic safety, Okada

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A national motorcycle helmet coalition is to be established in Kenya as part of a major effort to increase motorcycle and motorised three-wheeler safety for riders and their passengers.

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  • NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A national motorcycle helmet coalition is to be established in Kenya as part of a major effort to increase motorcycle and motorised three-wheeler safety for riders and their passengers.
  • Independent global road safety philanthropy the FIA Foundation will provide ongoing support for the initiative and has appointed Transaid to lead an initial 18-month project to build a national network of stakeholders to improve safety and reduce injury nationally.
  • Transaid is an international development organisation with extensive experience in motorcycle and three-wheeler safety and has worked in Kenya previously.
  • The majority of the estimated 1.4 million* motorcycles in Kenya are used as "boda bodas" and whilst compulsory motorcycle helmet use laws exist, enforcement is currently inconsistent and helmet use is low.

Transaid: Motorcycle Helmet Safety Initiative Launches In Kenya

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Transport, Service industries, Human activities, Boda boda, Utility cycling, Motorcycle helmet, MotorCycle, Bicycle helmet, British Motorcyclists Federation, Road traffic safety, Okada

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A national motorcycle helmet coalition is to be established in Kenya as part of a major effort to increase motorcycle and motorised three-wheeler safety for riders and their passengers.

Key Points: 
  • NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A national motorcycle helmet coalition is to be established in Kenya as part of a major effort to increase motorcycle and motorised three-wheeler safety for riders and their passengers.
  • Independent global road safety philanthropy the FIA Foundation will provide ongoing support for the initiative and has appointed Transaid to lead an initial 18-month project to build a national network of stakeholders to improve safety and reduce injury nationally.
  • Transaid is an international development organisation with extensive experience in motorcycle and three-wheeler safety and has worked in Kenya previously.
  • The majority of the estimated 1.4 million* motorcycles in Kenya are used as "boda bodas" and whilst compulsory motorcycle helmet use laws exist, enforcement is currently inconsistent and helmet use is low.

ALYI Confirms First of 2,000 Rideshare Electric Motorcycles to Roll Out by July

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Transport, Boda boda, Utility cycling, Land transport, Electric motorcycles and scooters, Boda, Motorcycle taxi, MotorCycle, Service industries

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2021) - Alternet Systems, Inc. (OTC Pink: ALYI) today confirmed plans for its first rideshare electric motorcycles to go into service in Africa by July of this year.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2021) - Alternet Systems, Inc. (OTC Pink: ALYI) today confirmed plans for its first rideshare electric motorcycles to go into service in Africa by July of this year.
  • The announcement today follows ALYI's recent video demonstration of its Retro Revolt Electric Motorcycle , the EV platform on which ALYI is piloting its proprietary solutions.
  • ALYI also recently published an update on its overall, comprehensive Electric Vehicle Ecosystem and how its electric motorcycle fits into the overall ecosystem.
  • ALYI has an order to deliver 2000 electric motorcycles in Kenya to be deployed into the motorcycle taxi (boda boda) market.

MODUS Releases First Ever ALYI Retro Revolt Electric Motorcycle Demo Video

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Friday, March 19, 2021
Transport, Boda boda, Utility cycling, Electric motorcycles and scooters, MotorCycle, R71, Land transport, Human activities

The ALYI Retro Revolt Electric Motorcycle is based on a clone of the BMW R71 classic motorcycle known throughout the world as the WWII German Army Motorcycle and subsequently copied as the work horse motorcycle of several other Armies.

Key Points: 
  • The ALYI Retro Revolt Electric Motorcycle is based on a clone of the BMW R71 classic motorcycle known throughout the world as the WWII German Army Motorcycle and subsequently copied as the work horse motorcycle of several other Armies.
  • ALYI selected the frame to prototype an electric vehicle for deployment into the African motorcycle taxi market ( boda-boda ) based on its rugged structure.
  • MODUS has previous released an image of the ALYI Retro Revolt Electric Motorcycle and today, for the first time, is releasing a video demonstration of the bike.
  • The motor for the ALYI Retro Revolt Electric Motorcycle is currently structured with in the frame essentially where the combustion motor used to reside.

ALYI - Alternet Systems ReVolt EV Motorcycle Nears Production; CEO Explains How It Could Impact His Company

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Transport, Boda boda, Utility cycling, Motorcycle taxi, Boda, AlterNet, Land transport, Service industries

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - January 7, 2021) - Alternet Systems (OTC Pink: ALYI) classically designed ReVolt EV motorcycle can contribute to a breakout year for the Company.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - January 7, 2021) - Alternet Systems (OTC Pink: ALYI) classically designed ReVolt EV motorcycle can contribute to a breakout year for the Company.
  • Specifically, the ReVolt EV is being positioned to earn a substantial share of the African ride-share (boda-boda) motorcycle taxi market.
  • The Company announced late last year that they have received pre-orders for 2000 of the ReVolt EV bikes.
  • The Greenlight interview can be viewed read in its entirety at the following link below:
    Executive Spotlight: Alternet Systems ReVolt EV Motorcycle Nears Production; CEO Explains How It Could Impact His Company
    To learn more and keep up with the latest updates at Alternet Systems, Inc., visit https://www.alternetsystems.com/ .

ALYI 2021 Transition From Orders To Sales Bolstered By Morgan Stanley EV 50% Sales Growth Forecast

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Transport, Boda boda, Utility cycling, Electric vehicle, Electric motorcycles and scooters, Land transport

DALLAS, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI), an electric vehicle innovation company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, today highlighted recent research from Morgan Stanley forecasting 50% electric vehicle sales growth in 2021 .

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI), an electric vehicle innovation company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, today highlighted recent research from Morgan Stanley forecasting 50% electric vehicle sales growth in 2021 .
  • ALYI has signed orders for its electric motorcycle designed to serve the African taxi ( boda boda ) market in East Africa.ALYI expects to begin production in 2021 and transition orders into sales.
  • The ALYI annual symposium centric electric mobility ecosystem vision is intended to be anchored by a globally recognized electric vehicle race event.
  • ALYI recently announced a major multiparty milestone agreement and that agreement specifically pertains to the target electric vehicle race event.

Annual Bike to Work Day Pivots to "Bike to Wherever Days"

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Cycling, Bike-to-Work Day, Utility cycling

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Bay Area's annual Bike to Work Day has been re-imagined as "Bike to Wherever Days" (BTWD) encouraging bicyclists across the nine-county region to participate in a myriad of activities to promote cycling throughout September.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Bay Area's annual Bike to Work Day has been re-imagined as "Bike to Wherever Days" (BTWD) encouraging bicyclists across the nine-county region to participate in a myriad of activities to promote cycling throughout September.
  • When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the organizers of Bike to Work Day 2020 (BTWD) rescheduled the event from May 14 to September 24 in anticipation of employees returning to regular work routines.
  • This site also provides the opportunity for riders to register to participate in Bike to Wherever Days for the month of September.
  • Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days encourages local residents to try riding on two wheels for the first time and celebrates those who regularly bike.

Light Rain Doesn't Dampen Bay Area Bike to Work Day 2019 Enthusiasm

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Friday, May 10, 2019
Geography of California, Transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, Bike-to-Work Day, Utility cycling, Bay Area Bike to Work Day, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, National Bike Month, San Francisco, 5-1-1

SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Participants in the 25th annual Bike to Work Day (BTWD) traversed the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, May 9.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Participants in the 25th annual Bike to Work Day (BTWD) traversed the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, May 9.
  • Presented by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), 511.org and Alaska Airlines, Bike to Work Day encourages Bay Area residents to leave their cars at home or skip the bus, train or ferry for the day and commute on two wheels.
  • "As one of the presenting sponsors of Bay Area Bike to Work Day, Alaska Airlines is dedicated to providing affordable, sustainable and convenient travel options," she said.
  • Bike to Work Day is the largest event in the Bay Area's celebration of May's National Bike Month, but there are many other events and activities held during the month.

Bay Area Bike to Work Day Is Coming May 9

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Bike-to-Work Day, Utility cycling, Bay Area Bike to Work Day, National Bike Month

"Alaska Airlines is thrilled to be a presenting sponsor for the 2019 Bay Area Bike to Work Day, underscoring our company's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area community," said Annabel Chang, Alaska Airlines' vice president of the Bay Area.

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  • "Alaska Airlines is thrilled to be a presenting sponsor for the 2019 Bay Area Bike to Work Day, underscoring our company's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area community," said Annabel Chang, Alaska Airlines' vice president of the Bay Area.
  • In addition to Bike to Work Day, the Bay Area Bike Challenge (BABC) will return after a successful launch in 2018.
  • Leading up to National Bike Month (May), Bike to Work Week (May 6-10) and Bike to Work Day, many activities will take place throughout the region, including free bike repair workshops, bike safety classes and group rides.
  • To stay in the loop on bike events, make sure to follow Bay Area Bike to Work Day on Facebook at @biketoworkday, Twitter @BikeToWorkSFBay, and Instagram @biketoworkday_bayarea.

ALYI ReVolt Electric Motorcycle Gains Ground With Africa Share of $218 Billion Shared Rides

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Boda boda, Utility cycling, Renewable energy, Sustainable transport, Transport, Energy storage, Land transport, Electric vehicle, Hemp, Sustainable technologies

Today, management wanted to publish two images to illustrate the opportunity to provide safe, efficient electric motorcycles with a side car to the shared ride market in Africa.

Key Points: 
  • Today, management wanted to publish two images to illustrate the opportunity to provide safe, efficient electric motorcycles with a side car to the shared ride market in Africa.
  • Motorcycle Taxis or " boda boda " taxis are already popular in Africa with much room for safety and efficiency improvements.
  • ALYI is focused on offering varied, environmentally sustainable, energy storage solutions for targeted markets, including consumer electric vehicles and military applications.
  • ALYI also has an ongoing hemp energy storage initiative leading its current efforts to introduce an alternative to lithium batteries.