Shared Mobility News Releases | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/shared-mobility-news-releases/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:08:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://media.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2018/10/21102153/cropped-aw-favicon-18.png Shared Mobility News Releases | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/shared-mobility-news-releases/ 32 32 inDrive remains the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app and ranks as fourth most downloaded travel app worldwide https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/indrive-remains-the-worlds-second-most-downloaded-ride-hailing-app-and-ranks-as-fourth-most-downloaded-travel-app-worldwide/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:08:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413547  inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating across 46 countries, was the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app in 2023, retaining this accolade for a second consecutive year, according to data.ai

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]]> SIXT and Stellantis reach agreement for the purchase of up to 250,000 vehicles, laying the foundation for further global expansion https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/sixt-and-stellantis-reach-agreement-for-the-purchase-of-up-to-250000-vehicles-laying-the-foundation-for-further-global-expansion/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:28:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413351 Up to 250,000 latest generation Stellantis vehicles will enrich SIXT’s rental fleet across Europe and North America by 2026, including Stellantis’ wide portfolio range of iconic brands and vehicle classes

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]]> NIIF’s India-Japan fund to invest INR 400 Crore at a valuation of up to INR 6600 Crore in Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/niifs-india-japan-fund-to-invest-inr-400-crore-at-a-valuation-of-up-to-inr-6600-crore-in-mahindra-last-mile-mobility-limited/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:25:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413144 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (“M&M”), a leader in automotive, farm and services businesses, and India-Japan Fund (“IJF”), a fund managed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (“NIIF”) have executed a binding agreement for IJF to invest INR 400 Crore in Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (“MLMML”), which houses M&M’s last-mile mobility business including three wheelers (Alfa, Treo, Zor) and four-wheeler SCV (Jeeto) brands

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]]> Kia signs MoU to offer ride hailing PBVs to drivers on the Uber platform https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/kia-signs-mou-to-offer-ride-hailing-pbvs-to-drivers-on-the-uber-platform/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:10:45 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413135 MoU formalizes collaboration between Kia and Uber, as Kia plans to develop and offer PBVs for drivers

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]]> Suzuki makes additional investments in SkyDrive https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/suzuki-makes-additional-investments-in-skydrive/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:25:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413146 Suzuki Motor Corporation has made additional investments in SkyDrive Inc. through their third-party allocation of shares in December 2023

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]]> Supernal debuts eVTOL product concept at CES 2024 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/supernal-debuts-evtol-product-concept-at-ces-2024/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:00:20 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412990 Vehicle and accompanying vertiport represent bold future of flight

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]]> HERE Technologies named by Uber as a global location provider focused on improving mapping and geolocation functionalities https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/here-technologies-named-by-uber-as-a-global-location-provider-focused-on-improving-mapping-and-geolocation-functionalities/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:08:20 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412852 HERE Technologies has been selected by Uber to drive precise mapping and geolocation functionalities to improve pickup and drop-off locations

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]]> ArcelorMittal partners with IIT Madras to create Asia’s first hyperloop facility https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/arcelormittal-partners-with-iit-madras-to-create-asias-first-hyperloop-facility/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:00:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412669 ArcelorMittal and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India materials and engineering resources being deployed to construct Asia’s first Hyperloop testing facility at IIT Madras, Chennai, India

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]]> Supernal to unveil eVTOL vehicle concept and Vertiport at CES https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/supernal-to-unveil-evtol-vehicle-concept-and-vertiport-at-ces/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:40:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412565 Following its debut at CES 2020, Supernal – Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility company – is returning to the show to reveal its eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) product concept and much more

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]]> Thirty Mercedes-Benz Tourismo M/2 high-deck touring coaches for Gran Tourismo and regular services in northern Italy https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/thirty-mercedes-benz-tourismo-m-2-high-deck-touring-coaches-for-gran-tourismo-and-regular-services-in-northern-italy/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:36:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412368 Italian bus companies Autostradale and Stie improve long-distance services between major cities and airports in northern Italy

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]]> Dott wins three-year contract in Milan for e-scooters and e-bikes https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/dott-wins-three-year-contract-in-milan-for-e-scooters-and-e-bikes/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:35:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412219 Dott, the responsible European micromobility operator, has been awarded a three-year contract by the city of Milan to provide 2,000 e-scooters and 2,000 e-bikes

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]]> Esso installs 50 free-to-use Bike Maintenance Stands across UK https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/esso-installs-50-free-to-use-bike-maintenance-stands-across-uk/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412041 Esso has installed 50 free-to-use bike maintenance stands in its forecourts across the UK

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]]> The EV Network and bp pulse unveil the UK’s largest public EV charging hub at the NEC Birmingham https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/the-ev-network-and-bp-pulse-unveil-the-uks-largest-public-ev-charging-hub-at-the-nec-birmingham-2/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:25:49 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411737 New Gigahub™ at the NEC boasts 30 ultra-fast 150KW and 150 fast 7kW charge points enabling 180 EVs to charge simultaneously

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]]> LEVC’s electric TX now makes up half of London’s black cab fleet https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/levcs-electric-tx-now-makes-up-half-of-londons-black-cab-fleet/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:57:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411645 LEVC’s (London Electric Vehicle Company), TX now makes up more than 50% of all licensed taxis in the capital, as electrification of London’s black cab fleet continues to accelerate

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]]> Dott improves correct parking with AI technology https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/dott-improves-correct-parking-with-ai-technology/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:22:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411301 Cities to benefit from improved parking accuracy of shared e-scooters and e-bikes

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]]> Toyota Mobility Foundation supports Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) and Via to launch on-demand micro-transit program, METS Micro https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/toyota-mobility-foundation-supports-metropolitan-evansville-transit-system-mets-and-via-to-launch-on-demand-micro-transit-program-mets-micro/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:10:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411225 "METS Micro" signifies a step forward in realizing the vision of TMF initiative Together in Motion, to empower cities to provide more equitable, sustainable access to mobility for all

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]]> Karhoo and FREENOW partner on ride-hailing services for travellers across Europe https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/karhoo-and-freenow-partner-on-ride-hailing-services-for-travellers-across-europe/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:04:29 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411159 Karhoo is integrating FREENOW’s ride-hailing supply of over 200.000 vehicles across a suite of leading travel apps and websites

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]]> LEVC’s electric TX taxi prevents 200,000 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/levcs-electric-tx-taxi-prevents-200000-tonnes-of-co2-from-entering-the-atmosphere/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:39:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410889 London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is proud to announce that its revolutionary electric TX taxi has achieved a major environmental milestone.

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]]> Scania receives big new order for hybrid buses https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/scania-receives-big-new-order-for-hybrid-buses/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:23:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410862 Tenerife company TITSA’s 231-vehicle purchase includes 173 hybrid-electric buses, giving it one of the largest hybrid fleets of any Spanish or Portuguese public transport provider.

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]]> CAVForth Bus Wins 1st Self-driving Industry Vehicle of the Year Award https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/cavforth-bus-wins-1st-self-driving-industry-vehicle-of-the-year-award/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:13:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410850 At the first ever annual Self Driving Industry Awards, Project CAVForth (operated by Stagecoach) received the main prize for its fleet of five Level 4 autonomous self driving buses in the Edinburgh area.

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