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Bike Sharing ofo Partners C40 to Tackle Climate Change

Posted on October 24, 2017 by J Sammy 2 comments

to escalate research studies in personal urban mobility, especially ‘walkability’ and ‘bikeability’, and develop innovative projects to further reduce carbon emissions PARIS, Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — ofo, the world’s first and largest station-free bike-sharing platform, signed an agreement with C40 in Paris on Oct 22ndto establish joint efforts in tackling worldwide climate change issues. In C40’s “Benefits of Climate Action” Research

LimeBike Closes $50 Million Series B To Expand Dockless Bike Sharing Nationwide

Posted on October 19, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Company to add 50,000-70,000 bikes to 30+ U.S. markets by year end SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — LimeBike, the nation’s leading dockless bike sharing service, today announced it has raised $50 million in Series B funding to speed the rollout of its programs into 30+ cities and campuses across the U.S. by year-end. The new funds will

Toyota Launches “Start Your Impossible” Global Corporate Initiative

Posted on October 17, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

As a Mobility Company, Toyota is Committed to “Freedom of Mobility for All” TOKYO, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has launched “Start Your Impossible” – a global corporate initiative that aims to inspire Toyota employees, partners, and customers and connect them with the company’s core beliefs. In an age of accelerating technological and environmental developments, “Start Your

Boeing to Acquire Aurora Flight Sciences to Advance Autonomous Technology Capabilities

Posted on October 5, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Subsidiary to accelerate Boeing’s development of game-changing autonomy technology for innovative aerospace vehicles CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] plans to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, a world-class innovator, developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms, under an agreement signed by the companies. Aurora specializes in autonomous systems technologies to enable advanced robotic aircraft for future aerospace applications

Sustainable Urban Mobility Startup Gogoro Completes Series C Investment Round

Posted on September 20, 2017 by J Sammy One comment

New global investors include Temasek, Generation Investment Management, Sumitomo Corporation and ENGIE Fresh Funds to Spur Growth NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Gogoro®, a technology leader transforming how innovation is bridging sustainable energy and urban transportation, today announced the completion of a $300 million Series C investment round that includes new investments from Temasek, an investment company headquartered in Singapore, Generation Investment Management, Sumitomo

Airbus Aerial, Aurora, Facebook, NASA, and Uber Elevate to Speak at Drone World Expo

Posted on September 6, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Joining Ford Motor Company, GE Beyond, UPS and X for Sessions on Drone Transportation and the Future of the Industry September 05, 2017 02:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Drone World Expo is excited to announce the addition of Jesse Kallman, President, Airbus Aerial; John Langford, CEO, Aurora Flight Sciences; Martin Gomez, Director of Aeronautical Platforms, Facebook; Eric Mueller, Aerospace Engineer, NASA; Parimal

SIXT Rent-a-Car Sponsoring German Team in the Official SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition

Posted on August 25, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Known globally as an innovator in transportation—offering of affordable luxury, unparalleled consumer flexibility, and the Signature Sixt experience—Sixt invests in the future of transport by supporting the Hawthorne, CA-based competition held August 25-27 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (PRWEB) AUGUST 23, 2017 Sixt Rent-a-Car, the world’s premiere affordable luxury car rental service with more than 2,000 locations in over 100 countries, is renowned

oBike Secures US$45 Million Series B Funding

Posted on August 17, 2017 by J Sammy One comment

SHAGNGHAI, Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — oBike, Singapore’s first homegrown station-less smart bike-sharing company, announced today its securing of a US$45 million Series B round of funding. Its investors include a leading global transportation platform; Grishin Robotics, a venture capital firm founded by Dmitry Grishin, who is the co-founder & chairman of Mail.Ru Group, as well as several family offices in Southeast Asia. Since its launch in Singapore in January

DHL Expands City Hub concept in the Netherlands with Customized Electric Vehicles

Posted on August 7, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

DHL Express pilot project launched in The Hague, with modified StreetScooter and Nissan e-NV200 for last-mile delivery. Project builds on successful pilots with DHL Cubicycle cargo delivery bicycles in Utrecht, Netherlands and Frankfurt, Germany. The Hague, Netherlands / Bonn, Germany, 08/03/2017, 09:30 AM CEST DHL Express has extended its successful City Hub concept for environmentally-friendly inner-city deliveries to The Hague, Netherlands with

UPS Commits to More Alternative Vehicles, Fuel and Renewable Power by 2025

Posted on June 29, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Aggressive Sustainability Goals MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 27, 2017 /CNW/ – UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced aggressive new sustainability goals to add more alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles to its fleet while increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources. The goals, available in the company’s 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report, support UPS’s commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global ground operations 12

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