Sony Honda Mobility could procure EV batteries from US, president says
By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) – Sony and Honda’s automotive joint venture could procure batteries for its new Afeela electric vehicle from the United States where Honda is building a…
Zipp Mobility Expands UK Footprint Following Acquisition by ZEUS
Zipp Mobility, recently acquired by ZEUS, Ireland’s largest micromobility company, today announced that it is expanding its UK footprint with an e-scooter trial in Barnstaple, Devon. Zipp is partnering with North…
Zeus Scooters Acquires Zipp Mobility
Zeus Scooters, a leading Irish mobility company, today announced that it has acquired Zipp Mobility, an Irish shared e-scooter and e-bike service provider, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will…
ITS World Congress returns with all the latest innovations in smart mobility
ITS World Congress, the largest world event in the intelligent transport system and services, returns in September 2024 in Dubai. The organizers have already started the processes for the preparation…
How Advanced Air Mobility will transform cities and skies
Small, quiet and safe electric-powered aircraft are at the centre of the emergence of the future industry destined to spread across all metropolises Flying taxis are imminent, and their arrival…
Zipp Mobility Closes €6.1 million Funding Round Led by Fasanara Capital
Zipp Mobility, Ireland’s leading micromobility operator, today announced that it has closed a €6.1 million funding round led by Fasanara Capital, a UK-based asset manager, and follow-on investment from a…
SpaceX-Polaris crew poised to attempt first private spacewalk
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of private astronauts is set to carry out the first private spacewalk in orbit on Thursday from a SpaceX capsule, testing a…
BYD’s global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test
By Daniel Leussink YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – BYD is rolling out electric-vehicle charging stations and ramping up marketing and customer incentives in Japan, aiming to boost sales in a market…
Toyota global output falls for 6th straight month in July
By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global production slipped for a sixth straight month in July, hurt by declines in markets such as China…
Stuck in Space: Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams case
In a surprising twist of fate, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were originally scheduled for a brief eight-day mission on the International Space Station (ISS), now find…