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If you have ever walked through Amsterdam, you have probably seen a car so small it makes you look twice. These microcars are not a novelty, but a practical answer to short urban trips.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
If you have ever walked through Amsterdam, you have probably seen a car so small it makes you look twice. These microcars are not a novelty, but a practical answer to short urban trips.
Read more: micromobility.io/news/lets-ta...
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“We are very good in Europe at limiting, but not at rewarding.”
On the Micromobility Podcast, @erdemnino.bsky.social joins @prabinjoel.bsky.social on why cities need incentives, not just regulation, to drive real mode shift.
micromobility.io/news/how-cit...
On the Micromobility Podcast, @erdemnino.bsky.social joins @prabinjoel.bsky.social on why cities need incentives, not just regulation, to drive real mode shift.
micromobility.io/news/how-cit...
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
“We are very good in Europe at limiting, but not at rewarding.”
On the Micromobility Podcast, @erdemnino.bsky.social joins @prabinjoel.bsky.social on why cities need incentives, not just regulation, to drive real mode shift.
micromobility.io/news/how-cit...
On the Micromobility Podcast, @erdemnino.bsky.social joins @prabinjoel.bsky.social on why cities need incentives, not just regulation, to drive real mode shift.
micromobility.io/news/how-cit...
Dott strengthens micromobility in Milan for the Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games with 2.5k renewed Segway e-bikes, operational reinforcements, and a Champion Pass offering €0.75 rides to help ease congestion.
February 6, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Dott strengthens micromobility in Milan for the Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games with 2.5k renewed Segway e-bikes, operational reinforcements, and a Champion Pass offering €0.75 rides to help ease congestion.
Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV) has awarded the regional bikesharing tender in Munich to @nextbike.de, launching MyRadl in spring 2026 with 6.8k bikes at 1k locations across Munich and 36+ municipalities, making it a major regional network.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV) has awarded the regional bikesharing tender in Munich to @nextbike.de, launching MyRadl in spring 2026 with 6.8k bikes at 1k locations across Munich and 36+ municipalities, making it a major regional network.
mvv-muenchen.de/mvv-und-serv...
mvv-muenchen.de/mvv-und-serv...
Germany’s e-bike boom didn’t happen by accident.
15.7m e-bikes on the road and 53% of bike sales now electric, driven less by subsidies and more by smart leasing schemes. Read more
micromobility.io/news/the-60-...
15.7m e-bikes on the road and 53% of bike sales now electric, driven less by subsidies and more by smart leasing schemes. Read more
micromobility.io/news/the-60-...
February 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Germany’s e-bike boom didn’t happen by accident.
15.7m e-bikes on the road and 53% of bike sales now electric, driven less by subsidies and more by smart leasing schemes. Read more
micromobility.io/news/the-60-...
15.7m e-bikes on the road and 53% of bike sales now electric, driven less by subsidies and more by smart leasing schemes. Read more
micromobility.io/news/the-60-...
Germany’s e-bike boom didn’t happen by accident.
15.7m e-bikes on the road and 53% of bike sales now electric, driven less by subsidies and more by smart leasing schemes. Read more 👇
micromobility.io/news/how-ger...
15.7m e-bikes on the road and 53% of bike sales now electric, driven less by subsidies and more by smart leasing schemes. Read more 👇
micromobility.io/news/how-ger...
February 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Germany’s e-bike boom didn’t happen by accident.
15.7m e-bikes on the road and 53% of bike sales now electric, driven less by subsidies and more by smart leasing schemes. Read more 👇
micromobility.io/news/how-ger...
15.7m e-bikes on the road and 53% of bike sales now electric, driven less by subsidies and more by smart leasing schemes. Read more 👇
micromobility.io/news/how-ger...
The e-bike boom did not collapse from lack of demand. @RadPowerBikes sold 600k, @VanMoof 200k, and @Cowboybike ~100k. Scale did not guarantee long-term stability.
The video references industry data and charts from Micromobility Industries research.
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The video references industry data and charts from Micromobility Industries research.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=19gT...
Why all the e-bike startups went bankrupt
YouTube video by TechAltar
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February 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The e-bike boom did not collapse from lack of demand. @RadPowerBikes sold 600k, @VanMoof 200k, and @Cowboybike ~100k. Scale did not guarantee long-term stability.
The video references industry data and charts from Micromobility Industries research.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=19gT...
The video references industry data and charts from Micromobility Industries research.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=19gT...
This week, we pick Chicago.
In 2025, the city recorded 12.9m shared bike and scooter trips, nearly 2m more than in 2024. With record usage across Divvy Bikes and Lime, shared micromobility is firmly part of how Chicago moves.
The numbers speak for themselves.
In 2025, the city recorded 12.9m shared bike and scooter trips, nearly 2m more than in 2024. With record usage across Divvy Bikes and Lime, shared micromobility is firmly part of how Chicago moves.
The numbers speak for themselves.
February 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
This week, we pick Chicago.
In 2025, the city recorded 12.9m shared bike and scooter trips, nearly 2m more than in 2024. With record usage across Divvy Bikes and Lime, shared micromobility is firmly part of how Chicago moves.
The numbers speak for themselves.
In 2025, the city recorded 12.9m shared bike and scooter trips, nearly 2m more than in 2024. With record usage across Divvy Bikes and Lime, shared micromobility is firmly part of how Chicago moves.
The numbers speak for themselves.
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Cowboy helped define the modern e-bike and then hit the hard limits of hypergrowth.
With ReBirth backing, 2026 looks like a year of stabilization with a production restart, backlog cleanup, and trust rebuild.
Will 2026 be about survival and reset?
micromobility.io/news/what-do...
With ReBirth backing, 2026 looks like a year of stabilization with a production restart, backlog cleanup, and trust rebuild.
Will 2026 be about survival and reset?
micromobility.io/news/what-do...
What does 2026 hold for Cowboy?
2026 will likely be a year of stabilisation for Cowboy, of getting back on the bike, if you will. Considering this, it’s unlikely we’ll see a new e-bike launched this year — although we may see some o...
micromobility.io
January 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Cowboy helped define the modern e-bike and then hit the hard limits of hypergrowth.
With ReBirth backing, 2026 looks like a year of stabilization with a production restart, backlog cleanup, and trust rebuild.
Will 2026 be about survival and reset?
micromobility.io/news/what-do...
With ReBirth backing, 2026 looks like a year of stabilization with a production restart, backlog cleanup, and trust rebuild.
Will 2026 be about survival and reset?
micromobility.io/news/what-do...
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My favorite place to read about the business of e-bikes is Micromobility.io, a fantastic industry publication.
I interviewed their CEO for my upcoming video on the collapse of Cowboy, Vanmoof, Rad Bikes & co. Exclusive for Nebula viewers:
nebula.tv/videos/techa...
Main video coming later.
I interviewed their CEO for my upcoming video on the collapse of Cowboy, Vanmoof, Rad Bikes & co. Exclusive for Nebula viewers:
nebula.tv/videos/techa...
Main video coming later.
January 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM
My favorite place to read about the business of e-bikes is Micromobility.io, a fantastic industry publication.
I interviewed their CEO for my upcoming video on the collapse of Cowboy, Vanmoof, Rad Bikes & co. Exclusive for Nebula viewers:
nebula.tv/videos/techa...
Main video coming later.
I interviewed their CEO for my upcoming video on the collapse of Cowboy, Vanmoof, Rad Bikes & co. Exclusive for Nebula viewers:
nebula.tv/videos/techa...
Main video coming later.
Cowboy helped define the modern e-bike and then hit the hard limits of hypergrowth.
With ReBirth backing, 2026 looks like a year of stabilization with a production restart, backlog cleanup, and trust rebuild.
Will 2026 be about survival and reset?
micromobility.io/news/what-do...
With ReBirth backing, 2026 looks like a year of stabilization with a production restart, backlog cleanup, and trust rebuild.
Will 2026 be about survival and reset?
micromobility.io/news/what-do...
What does 2026 hold for Cowboy?
2026 will likely be a year of stabilisation for Cowboy, of getting back on the bike, if you will. Considering this, it’s unlikely we’ll see a new e-bike launched this year — although we may see some o...
micromobility.io
January 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Cowboy helped define the modern e-bike and then hit the hard limits of hypergrowth.
With ReBirth backing, 2026 looks like a year of stabilization with a production restart, backlog cleanup, and trust rebuild.
Will 2026 be about survival and reset?
micromobility.io/news/what-do...
With ReBirth backing, 2026 looks like a year of stabilization with a production restart, backlog cleanup, and trust rebuild.
Will 2026 be about survival and reset?
micromobility.io/news/what-do...
London, as always, is a city on the edge of cultural and technological progress.
In the past 15 yrs, we’ve seen micromobility evolve from the novelty of “Boris bikes” to crowds of people commuting on shared vehicles
micromobility.io/news/london-...
In the past 15 yrs, we’ve seen micromobility evolve from the novelty of “Boris bikes” to crowds of people commuting on shared vehicles
micromobility.io/news/london-...
London Part 1: The City’s Micromobility Story
London, as always, is a city on the edge of cultural and technological progress. In the past 15 years, we’ve seen micromobility evolve from the novelty of “Boris bikes” to crowds of people commuting o...
micromobility.io
December 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
London, as always, is a city on the edge of cultural and technological progress.
In the past 15 yrs, we’ve seen micromobility evolve from the novelty of “Boris bikes” to crowds of people commuting on shared vehicles
micromobility.io/news/london-...
In the past 15 yrs, we’ve seen micromobility evolve from the novelty of “Boris bikes” to crowds of people commuting on shared vehicles
micromobility.io/news/london-...
Cowboy closes ReBirth deal, secures new funding and restarts production!
Cowboy has officially closed its deal with ReBirth Group Holding SA, completing a financial restructuring that brings in new capital and sets out plans to restart production.
micromobility.io/news/cowboy-...
Cowboy has officially closed its deal with ReBirth Group Holding SA, completing a financial restructuring that brings in new capital and sets out plans to restart production.
micromobility.io/news/cowboy-...
Cowboy Closes ReBirth Deal, Secures New Funding and Restarts Production
Cowboy, the Brussels-based leader in connected urban e-bikes, has closed a deal with ReBirth Group Holding SA, completing a financial restructuring that brings in new capital, restarts production, and...
micromobility.io
December 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Cowboy closes ReBirth deal, secures new funding and restarts production!
Cowboy has officially closed its deal with ReBirth Group Holding SA, completing a financial restructuring that brings in new capital and sets out plans to restart production.
micromobility.io/news/cowboy-...
Cowboy has officially closed its deal with ReBirth Group Holding SA, completing a financial restructuring that brings in new capital and sets out plans to restart production.
micromobility.io/news/cowboy-...
Want people to bike? Build more bike lanes. It really is that simple
London, Paris and the Netherlands all point in the same direction: safe, separated infra is the single biggest driver of cycling adoption
micromobility.io/news/want-pe...
London, Paris and the Netherlands all point in the same direction: safe, separated infra is the single biggest driver of cycling adoption
micromobility.io/news/want-pe...
Want People to Bike? Easy, Just Build More Bike Lanes
The urban travel transition has eaten up untold amounts of column inches over the last decade. As people across the globe are turning away from car-centric cities in the name of safety and convenience...
micromobility.io
December 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Want people to bike? Build more bike lanes. It really is that simple
London, Paris and the Netherlands all point in the same direction: safe, separated infra is the single biggest driver of cycling adoption
micromobility.io/news/want-pe...
London, Paris and the Netherlands all point in the same direction: safe, separated infra is the single biggest driver of cycling adoption
micromobility.io/news/want-pe...
Passing the Torch: James Gross on the Next Chapter of Micromobility Industries
A powerful moment as James reflects on the movement, the data, the mission, and the transition of @micromobilityco.bsky.social
to @prabinjoel.bsky.social on the big stage at MME 2025
micromobility.io/news/passing...
A powerful moment as James reflects on the movement, the data, the mission, and the transition of @micromobilityco.bsky.social
to @prabinjoel.bsky.social on the big stage at MME 2025
micromobility.io/news/passing...
Passing the Torch: James Gross on the Next Chapter of Micromobility Industries
This keynote is a candid look at how the industry was built, what it stands for today, and where it goes next. From winning the narrative with data to shaping the next frontier of small vehicles and u...
micromobility.io
December 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Passing the Torch: James Gross on the Next Chapter of Micromobility Industries
A powerful moment as James reflects on the movement, the data, the mission, and the transition of @micromobilityco.bsky.social
to @prabinjoel.bsky.social on the big stage at MME 2025
micromobility.io/news/passing...
A powerful moment as James reflects on the movement, the data, the mission, and the transition of @micromobilityco.bsky.social
to @prabinjoel.bsky.social on the big stage at MME 2025
micromobility.io/news/passing...
Charging infra has become a central focus in shared MM, shaping how fleets operate and how cities integrate vehicles
Gig charging is gone. Swappable batteries, shared charging hubs, dock networks and wireless pads are redefining uptime, street order and ops
micromobility.io/news/how-cha...
Gig charging is gone. Swappable batteries, shared charging hubs, dock networks and wireless pads are redefining uptime, street order and ops
micromobility.io/news/how-cha...
How Charging Is Reshaping the Business of Shared Scooters and E-Bikes
When people talk about micromobility, the focus tends to stay on vehicles, better scooters, longer-range batteries, and safer brakes. But the biggest transformation in the industry is happening somewh...
micromobility.io
December 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Charging infra has become a central focus in shared MM, shaping how fleets operate and how cities integrate vehicles
Gig charging is gone. Swappable batteries, shared charging hubs, dock networks and wireless pads are redefining uptime, street order and ops
micromobility.io/news/how-cha...
Gig charging is gone. Swappable batteries, shared charging hubs, dock networks and wireless pads are redefining uptime, street order and ops
micromobility.io/news/how-cha...
Rad Power is in a high-stakes standoff with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which urged riders to stop using certain Rad e-bike batteries due to fire risk.
Rad Power Bikes pushed back, saying the batteries are safe and UL certified.
micromobility.io/news/rad-pow...
Rad Power Bikes pushed back, saying the batteries are safe and UL certified.
micromobility.io/news/rad-pow...
Rad Power’s Battery Fire Warning Could Influence the Entire Micromobility Sector
On Monday, the embattled Rad Power was hit with another bit of controversy as a U.S. federal watchdog urged consumers to stop using certain models of the company’s e-bike batteries.
micromobility.io
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Rad Power is in a high-stakes standoff with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which urged riders to stop using certain Rad e-bike batteries due to fire risk.
Rad Power Bikes pushed back, saying the batteries are safe and UL certified.
micromobility.io/news/rad-pow...
Rad Power Bikes pushed back, saying the batteries are safe and UL certified.
micromobility.io/news/rad-pow...
Micromobility is reshaping last-mile delivery, not just as a cleaner alternative, but as the most efficient and profitable way to move goods in cities
Congestion and the e-commerce boom are pushing operators towards cargo bikes, mopeds, and other modes
micromobility.io/news/the-new...
Congestion and the e-commerce boom are pushing operators towards cargo bikes, mopeds, and other modes
micromobility.io/news/the-new...
The New Last Mile: How Micromobility Is Reshaping Urban Delivery
[Micromobility Pro] The rapid rise of micromobility has made it a central pillar of the global last-mile delivery ecosytem. It is now the primary mode for profitable and quick urban delivery.
micromobility.io
November 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Micromobility is reshaping last-mile delivery, not just as a cleaner alternative, but as the most efficient and profitable way to move goods in cities
Congestion and the e-commerce boom are pushing operators towards cargo bikes, mopeds, and other modes
micromobility.io/news/the-new...
Congestion and the e-commerce boom are pushing operators towards cargo bikes, mopeds, and other modes
micromobility.io/news/the-new...
Delivery robots are moving from pilot projects to mainstream logistics.
Robots aren’t replacing drivers; they’re filling the gap for short, repetitive, high-frequency trips where vans don’t make economic sense.
Quiet shift, big implications for the last mile.
micromobility.io/news/deliver...
Robots aren’t replacing drivers; they’re filling the gap for short, repetitive, high-frequency trips where vans don’t make economic sense.
Quiet shift, big implications for the last mile.
micromobility.io/news/deliver...
Delivery Robots Are Quietly Taking Over
Autonomous delivery robots have moved quietly but steadily from concept to reality. In just over a decade, they’ve evolved from lab prototypes to functioning logistics fleets, funded by hundreds of mi...
micromobility.io
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Delivery robots are moving from pilot projects to mainstream logistics.
Robots aren’t replacing drivers; they’re filling the gap for short, repetitive, high-frequency trips where vans don’t make economic sense.
Quiet shift, big implications for the last mile.
micromobility.io/news/deliver...
Robots aren’t replacing drivers; they’re filling the gap for short, repetitive, high-frequency trips where vans don’t make economic sense.
Quiet shift, big implications for the last mile.
micromobility.io/news/deliver...
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On this week's pod 🚨
Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.
micromobility.io/news/back-to...
Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.
micromobility.io/news/back-to...
Back to Micromobility Basics with Horace Dediu, Co-Founder Micromobility Industries
Seven years after the first episode of the Micromobility Podcast where Horace introduced micromobility as vehicles under 500kg, Horace reflects on how the industry has evolved, what he got right, what...
micromobility.io
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
On this week's pod 🚨
Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.
micromobility.io/news/back-to...
Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.
micromobility.io/news/back-to...
On this week's pod 🚨
Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.
micromobility.io/news/back-to...
Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.
micromobility.io/news/back-to...
Back to Micromobility Basics with Horace Dediu, Co-Founder Micromobility Industries
Seven years after the first episode of the Micromobility Podcast where Horace introduced micromobility as vehicles under 500kg, Horace reflects on how the industry has evolved, what he got right, what...
micromobility.io
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
On this week's pod 🚨
Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.
micromobility.io/news/back-to...
Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.
micromobility.io/news/back-to...
Back to Basics with Horace Dediu, Co-Founder, @micromobilityco.bsky.social
Coming soon on the Micromobility Podcast
Check the previous episode here: micromobility.io/news/the-yul...
Coming soon on the Micromobility Podcast
Check the previous episode here: micromobility.io/news/the-yul...
November 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Back to Basics with Horace Dediu, Co-Founder, @micromobilityco.bsky.social
Coming soon on the Micromobility Podcast
Check the previous episode here: micromobility.io/news/the-yul...
Coming soon on the Micromobility Podcast
Check the previous episode here: micromobility.io/news/the-yul...
Statement from Rad Power Bikes on the current situation.
We hope that Rad will find a solution and come out of this stronger.
micromobility.io/news/trouble...
We hope that Rad will find a solution and come out of this stronger.
micromobility.io/news/trouble...
November 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Statement from Rad Power Bikes on the current situation.
We hope that Rad will find a solution and come out of this stronger.
micromobility.io/news/trouble...
We hope that Rad will find a solution and come out of this stronger.
micromobility.io/news/trouble...
Trouble at Rad Power Bikes?
Few companies have done more to popularize e-bikes in North America than Rad
From a garage project to a $1.65B unicorn, Rad brought e-bikes to the mainstream
A WARN notice hints at a possible shutdown in early 2026
micromobility.io/news/trouble...
Few companies have done more to popularize e-bikes in North America than Rad
From a garage project to a $1.65B unicorn, Rad brought e-bikes to the mainstream
A WARN notice hints at a possible shutdown in early 2026
micromobility.io/news/trouble...
Trouble at Rad Power Bikes?
Few companies have shaped the e-bike movement in North America like Rad Power Bikes. What began as a garage project in California grew into one of the most recognizable names in electric mobility. Now...
micromobility.io
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Trouble at Rad Power Bikes?
Few companies have done more to popularize e-bikes in North America than Rad
From a garage project to a $1.65B unicorn, Rad brought e-bikes to the mainstream
A WARN notice hints at a possible shutdown in early 2026
micromobility.io/news/trouble...
Few companies have done more to popularize e-bikes in North America than Rad
From a garage project to a $1.65B unicorn, Rad brought e-bikes to the mainstream
A WARN notice hints at a possible shutdown in early 2026
micromobility.io/news/trouble...