MUNICH, Germany - Govecs Group, the Munich-based company behind the leading two-wheeler e-mobility solution, has filed for insolvency at the Munich District Court. Despite the supplier's recent production line opening in Poland and its strategic pivot to focus on its retro eSchwalbe moped brand, the company appears unable to sustain itself through 2026.
PARIS, France - The electric scooter market in France is continuing its downward spiral. According to the eighth edition of the Micromobility Market Barometer, co-published by Mobilians and Smart Mobility Lab, 2024 marks the third consecutive year of decline for motorised personal mobility devices (EDPMs), a segment overwhelmingly dominated by electric scooters.
ROME. Italy - The micro mobility market in Italy will have to adjust to a series of restrictions as part of the mandatory new highway code. These include the usage of a helmet, but also a mandatory license plate and insurance. These restraints are a new setback for this highly popular micro mobility product, although Italy is certainly not the first country in Europe which restricts the use of e-scooters.
SponsoredE-mobility manufacturer Jivr has entered into a strategic partnership with Pendlr, formerly known as Kruitbosch, a prominent name in the European bicycle industry. This alliance facilitates Jivr's debut in the Benelux and French markets and presents an opportunity for further innovation in the micromobility sector.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Stating that current legislation is creating 'legal bottlenecks' for the development of the light electric vehicle (LEV)-market, trade association LEVA-EU is calling on the industry to make sure their voices are heard when the European Commission holds a workshop on LEV legislation this month.
TALLINN, Estonia - The co-founder of IoT provider Comodule, Kristjan Maruste is the CEO of the newly founded sustainable e-scooter startup Äike. In partnership both companies developed the first model Äike T e-scooter with the aim to manufacture and assemble it entirely in Europe using solely renewable energy.
