Micromobility

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. to continue driving innovation at Work Truck Week 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Trucking, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, General Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Fleet Management, Technology Hub, Innovation, HMI, Sensor, Morgan Olson, Multimedia, Ford Transit, Aluminium, ICE, Carbon, VX, Micromobility, DCC, User interface, Safety, City, Bluetooth, C250, Partnership

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) business units are demonstrating how they are “Driving Innovation Together” at NTEA Work Truck Week, March 5-8, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN (Booth #601).

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  • J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) business units are demonstrating how they are “Driving Innovation Together” at NTEA Work Truck Week, March 5-8, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN (Booth #601).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306863707/en/
    J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) business units are demonstrating how they are “Driving Innovation Together” at NTEA Work Truck Week, March 5-8, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN (Booth #601).
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    JBPCO encompasses the most well-known, first-class commercial truck bodies in the industry from Morgan Truck Body, LLC (Morgan Truck Body), Morgan Olson, LLC (Morgan Olson) and The Reading Truck Group, LLC (Reading Truck).
  • “Our theme at Work Truck Week this year is Driving Innovation Together,” says John Poindexter, CEO and Chairman of JBPCO.

ESFI Provides Lithium-ion Battery Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) is launching its 2023 holiday safety campaign in conjunction with the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI). The goal of the campaign is to educate consumers how they can take charge of battery safety by making safe choices when purchasing or receiving lithium-ion battery-powered devices. ESFI’s campaign will provide information on how to avoid injuries and fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. Micromobility devices powered by these batteries, including e-bikes and scooters, are safe with proper care, but caution must be taken to keep the batteries in working order.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) is launching its 2023 holiday safety campaign in conjunction with the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI).
  • The goal of the campaign is to educate consumers how they can take charge of battery safety by making safe choices when purchasing or receiving lithium-ion battery-powered devices.
  • “In many cities, lithium-ion batteries have become one of the leading causes of fires and fire deaths,” said ESFI President Brett Brenner.
  • Statistics show that the amount of home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during the winter holiday season.

micromobility.com - Elevating Urban Transport with Online Retail and Community Features

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Other Transport, Public Transport, Technology, Transport, Other Technology, Public Policy, Government, Transportation, State, Local, Travel, Micromobility, Helbiz, Multimedia, Immediate Delivery, Satellite navigation device, Wheel

This platform is a groundbreaking step towards sustainable urban living, combining vehicle purchases, retail interaction, and community engagement.

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  • This platform is a groundbreaking step towards sustainable urban living, combining vehicle purchases, retail interaction, and community engagement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205136983/en/
    - Purchase and Retail Interaction: Directly buy vehicles within the app and interact with our retail locations across the US.
  • The micromobility.com App is more than just a shift to online retail; it's a strategic move to redefine our business model.
  • These efforts are aimed at enhancing user experience and loyalty, setting a new standard in urban transportation solutions.

Electrify Expo Industry Day Austin to Host Powerful Players in Electrification for Product Reveals, Press Conferences and Demo Rides

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Industry Day, presented by Keysight, will host the EV industry’s most powerful players driving the transition towards the adoption of electrification including Ford, VinFast, Yokohama, NIU, KTM, Chargeway and more.

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  • Industry Day, presented by Keysight, will host the EV industry’s most powerful players driving the transition towards the adoption of electrification including Ford, VinFast, Yokohama, NIU, KTM, Chargeway and more.
  • The event will host compelling fireside chats, press conferences, press conferences and product launches, making this a must-attend event for journalists, analysts and industry leaders in the EV community.
  • Electrify Expo and Industry Day Austin features a lineup of nearly 100 micromobility and e-bike titans.
  • The full line-up of speakers and schedule, along with tickets for Electrify Expo Industry Day in Austin can be found at https://www.electrifyexpo.com/industry-day .

MTC, Lyft Announce Plans to Grow and Improve Bay Wheels Regional Bikeshare System

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Friday, November 3, 2023
SFMTA, Peter Hancock (professor), Commission, MTC, Transport, Carbon, Micromobility, Multimedia, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (San Francisco Bay Area), Growth, Bicycle-sharing system, Metropolitan Transit Commission, Bay, SAN, Public policy, Harbor, Renewable energy, Road, Ridesharing, Transit, San Francisco Bay Area, Bay Wheels, Lyft

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Lyft today announced a drop in both annual membership prices for the Bay Area's Bay Wheels regional bikeshare program and members' e-bike usage fees, as well as the addition of more than 2,000 next generation e-bikes to the Bay Wheels fleet and the rollout of 55 additional docking stations in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley and Emeryville. These measures are aimed at improving Bay Wheels' long-term sustainability by growing ridership and reducing operational costs.

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  • These measures are aimed at improving Bay Wheels' long-term sustainability by growing ridership and reducing operational costs.
  • These improvements to the Bay Wheels system are a big part of that commitment."
  • To enhance the growth of Bay Wheels' e-bike fleet, MTC and Lyft are piloting grid-connected charging stations using Lyft's next generation station technology.
  • Lyft operates the Bay Wheels program under a contract managed by MTC.

E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Soar: 2022 Injuries Increased Nearly 21%

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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A new report, Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns , released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), shows that injuries associated with all micromobility devices increased nearly 21% in 2022 from 2021.

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  • A new report, Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns , released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), shows that injuries associated with all micromobility devices increased nearly 21% in 2022 from 2021.
  • It shows that e-scooters continue to show increases in injuries, year-over-year, rising 22% in 2022 from 2021.
  • Nearly half (46%) of all estimated e-bike injuries from 2017 to 2022 occurred in 2022 alone.
  • Children 14 years and younger accounted for about 36% of micromobility injuries from 2017 to 2022, double their 18% proportion of the U.S. population.

Micromobility.com Takes a Further Step in Its Development Focusing on the Hydrogen Sector With Hopium

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Vehicle Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Public Transport, Transportation, Technology, Automotive, State, Local, Public Policy, Travel, Other Transport, Transport, Other Technology, Government, Partnership, Multimedia, Certification, Letter, Atlas, LOI, USD, Carbon, Micromobility, Growth, Lithium, TRL, Negotiation, Commercial property, Security (finance), Renewable energy, Management, Hopium, Hydrogen

Micromibility.com is negotiating with Atlas Special Opportunities a deal whereby Micromobility could become an important and long-term shareholder of Hopium.

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  • Micromibility.com is negotiating with Atlas Special Opportunities a deal whereby Micromobility could become an important and long-term shareholder of Hopium.
  • Hopium, a vanguard in hydrogen fuel cell engineering, is renowned for its expertise and innovative prowess.
  • Leveraging the potential of hydrogen fuel cells, Hopium stands at the forefront of sustainable energy production, particularly in designing compact, high-performance fuel cells tailored for the micro-mobility sector.
  • micromobility.com's collaboration with Hopium holds the potential to leave an indelible mark on the micro-mobility sector by propelling hydrogen technology to the forefront of sustainable transportation solutions.

Veering Toward an Electric Future: San Francisco-Based Company Veer Set to Transform The Light Electric Vehicle Industry With Its Innovative Next-Gen Drivetrains

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veer, (https://www.veercycle.com/), a pioneering San Francisco-based company, is driven to revolutionize the eBike and Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) industry with its next-gen drivetrains. Harnessing the strength of carbon fiber drivetrains and innovative drive systems, Veer is striving to replace age-old chain drives and gearbox transmissions, aiming to modernize LEVs as cities race towards electrified transportation.

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  • Fueled by its mission to combat climate change, Veer seeks to accelerate the adoption of LEV usage for local transportation.
  • The company has identified existing challenges with LEVs; they need to have more range, more power, and be more affordable.
  • Veer offers innovative solutions, especially its Shift Drive system, which makes LEVs significantly more affordable and efficient.
  • Veer is also in the process of developing its patented Shift system, a 2-speed shifting mechanism set to redefine LEV efficiency.

WPC To Establish Standards For Rapidly Expanding Light Electric Vehicle Sector

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Automotive Manufacturing, EV, Electric Vehicles, Manufacturing, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Batteries, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Hardware, Security, Consumer Electronics, WPC, Wireless Power Consortium, LEV, Micromobility, Fire, KI, Temperature, Risk, Safety, Injury, Bulgarian lev, Mobile phone, Electric battery

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the leading global standards development organization for wireless power standards, is turning its attention to the emerging and rapidly expanding Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) market for its next wireless charging standard and to provide consumers and manufacturers alike with improved safety and convenience.

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  • The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the leading global standards development organization for wireless power standards, is turning its attention to the emerging and rapidly expanding Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) market for its next wireless charging standard and to provide consumers and manufacturers alike with improved safety and convenience.
  • The WPC recently announced its new global standard for mobile devices with the Qi2 standard and will be launching its Ki standard for cordless kitchen appliances in 2024.
  • The growing popularity of eBikes and electric scooters and the lack of a global charging standard for their rechargeable lithium-ion batteries is an opportunity for the WPC to apply its expertise to establish a universal wireless charging standard that ensures safety, convenience, and interoperability.
  • “A lack of a charging standard for this sector can easily lead to poor user experience and significant safety issues such as fires.

A New Era Unfolds: Micromobility’s Commitment to Shareholders and Vision for the Future

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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Your investment is not merely financial capital; it embodies a profound trust in our vision, a responsibility I carry with the utmost seriousness as your CEO.

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  • Your investment is not merely financial capital; it embodies a profound trust in our vision, a responsibility I carry with the utmost seriousness as your CEO.
  • Financial Resilience and Strategic Focus: Unlocking Unprecedented Value
    In the near term, my foremost objective is to guide Micromobility toward solid profitability.
  • This calculated move has empowered us to unlock unprecedented value for both our company and for you, our esteemed shareholders, without any compromise on our shared long-term vision.
  • Thank you for your enduring trust and for participating in what promises to be a transformative, gratifying, and incredibly auspicious journey.