Reducing CO2 and pollutant emissions from urban mobility is one of the EU’s ambitious goals for creating more sustainable European cities. Currently, over 70% of EU citizens live in urban areas, and over 80% of the EU’s GDP is generated in cities. However, urban congestion jeopardizes EU goals for a competitive and resource-efficient transport system. … Read more
A battery generally lasts for around five years, depending on how much wear and tear it gets. After that, it’s time to get rid of it – but how? And what happens to it then? E-vehicles are sometimes touted as a major (but underappreciated) tool in the fight against climate change. But just like any electric … Read more
Building a more sustainable urban transport system has been a central focus for cities globally with the goal of creating a well-connected seamless mobility experience while reducing traffic, noise, and pollution. Despite all the careful planning by government officials to that end, the rise of micromobility has been an unexpected, grassroots success story of recent … Read more
Once upon a time, somewhere in the late 40s or 50s, the world gave birth to the very first skateboard. Who invented it, who thought it up? No one knows for sure. However, one thing is certain: these “sidewalk surfers” were most likely developed by California wave riders looking for a way to surf on … Read more
There are so many electric skateboards out there that it is tricky to figure out which board is the best for you. If you’re just comparing the specs, there are plenty of cheap boards that are mass-produced and in theory, have fantastic numbers in terms of range. Here we outline what you should look for … Read more
Cities all over the world celebrate Sept 22 as “World Car Free Day”. This is part of a long tradition of the car-free movement that has led cities and their citizens to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit over the private automobile. The World Carfree Network says that the World Car-Free Day can be a showcase for … Read more
The range of an electric bike is how far you can ride on one charge. The problem is how to assess the electric bike range. All electric bikes are advertised as having a particular range. However, these advertised ranges are usually inaccurate. In fact, sometimes they are downright exaggerated, and may even be four times … Read more
Cars have been a symbol of freedom for a century. Once you earn a license as a teenager, you’ve got the means to get out of the house on your own. Later, the freedom of the open road is intoxicating, offering the temptation of limitless adventure if you just hop behind the wheel, turn the … Read more
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