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South Korean radar company Bitsensing unveils an aftermarket ‘ADAS Kit’ to improve safety of commercial fleets.

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Bitsensing launches ADAS Kit to boost commercial vehicle safety
South Korean radar specialist Bitsensing has unveiled an aftermarket Advanced Driver Assistance System which aims to improve safety of commercial vehicles.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Uber snaps up Getir’s delivery operations to scale its presence in Turkey.

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February 10, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Vertical Aerospace signs a three-party MoU to explore AAM manufacturing, investment and deployment in Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom attracts growing interest from air taxi makers.

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Vertical Aerospace targets Saudi manufacturing base with MoU
Vertical Aerospace has joined a Saudi industrial group and ministerial body to explore manufacturing, investment and deployment as the Kingdom attracts growing interest from air taxi makers.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM
As Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa, a coordinated drone effort is showing how high-resolution mapping can reshape disaster response across the Caribbean.

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How drones filled Jamaica’s data gap after Hurricane Melissa
As Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa, a coordinated drone effort is showing how high-resolution mapping can reshape disaster response across the Caribbean.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
London vs the US: Why autonomous vehicles face a very different test.

From chronic congestion to sceptical public attitudes, AVs face a challenging testing ground in London compared with US cities, according to Emerging-Tech Advisor Paul Armstrong.

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London vs the US: Why autonomous vehicles face a very different test
London is preparing for driverless taxis but chronic congestion and public attitudes mean autonomous vehicles face a unique testing ground compared with US cities, according to Emerging-Technology Adv...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
In today’s newsletter, we get an exclusive look at Beryl’s new connected pedal bike. Plus, GoCab secures $45m to scale its drive-to-own vehicle financing model across Africa’s gig economy and Bolt takes its next step in Europe’s AV race.

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February 9, 2026 at 9:47 AM
China’s AutoFlight unveils ‘Matrix’ - a 10-seat, long-range electric aircraft which the company says is the first five-tonne eVTOL to achieve full transition flight.

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Autoflight flies five-tonne eVTOL in public transition test
Autoflight has unveiled a 10-seat, long-range electric aircraft as it completes what it says is the first full transition flight by a five-tonne eVTOL.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The UK and Ireland have the lowest bicycle ownership rates in Europe, Shimano finds.

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February 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Residents in the Scottish island group of Orkney are being invited to test a self-driving shuttle as part of a study examining whether autonomous transport could improve rural connectivity.

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Driverless shuttle trial brings autonomous transport to Scottish Islands
Residents in the Scottish islands are being invited to test a self-driving vehicle as part of a study examining whether autonomous shuttles could improve rural connectivity.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
In her latest book ‘Women Changing Cities’, Melissa Bruntlett explores how an auditing app is letting residents in Delhi score streets for safety, combatting violence against women and offering lessons for cities worldwide.

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February 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Nextbike wins the tender to operate Munich’s public bike sharing scheme, with 7,000 bikes and e-bikes set to be deployed from Spring 2026.

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Nextbike wins Munich’s public bike share contract
Nextbike has won the tender to operate Munich’s public bike sharing fleet from Spring 2026.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Zag sits down with global consultancy McKinsey for an exclusive forecast on how autonomy is shaping the future of mobility, which regions are taking charge and how AI is driving micromobility into its next phase of maturity.

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February 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Vertical Aerospace advances air taxi plans in Asia, progressing towards piloted demonstration flights in Japan while securing Singapore government backing to trial eVTOL emergency medical services.

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Vertical Aerospace advances air taxi plans in Asia
Vertical Aerospace has announced plans for eVTOL operations in Asia, progressing commercial route planning in Japan while securing Singapore government backing to trial emergency medical services.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Breaking: Bolt joins PAVE Europe, signalling another push from the shared mobility giant into autonomous vehicles.

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February 5, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Donkey Republic secures €10m through a private placement to finance new city contracts in Germany as the Danish bike-sharing operator prepares for a potential uplisting to Nasdaq Copenhagen’s main market.

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Donkey Republic raises €10m to prepare for Nasdaq main market
Donkey Republic has raised DKK 75 million (€10 million) through an over-subscribed private placement as the Danish bike-sharing operator prepares for a potential uplisting to Nasdaq Copenhagen’s main ...
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February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Exclusive: Beryl unveils a new connected pedal bike in Belfast.

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February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Regent Craft has secured an order for 10 electric seagliders from aviation services firm Synerjet, marking a push into Latin American maritime mobility.

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Regent lands Latin America seaglider order
Regent Craft has secured an order for 10 electric coastal vessels from aviation services firm Synerjet, marking a push into Latin American maritime mobility ahead of planned deliveries from 2029.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Mayor Altay extends Konya’s cycling push with first shared e-bikes.

The Turkish city and newly crowned 2026 European Capital of Cycling has partnered with micromobility operator Tripy to launch its first citywide shared e-bike scheme.

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February 4, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Aerovolt has unveiled an electric book-and-claim model for business aviation operators seeking to reduce reported flight emissions.

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Aerovolt launches electric aviation offset scheme for business aircraft
Aerovolt has unveiled an electric book-and-claim model for business aviation operators seeking to reduce reported flight emissions.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Waymo secures $16 billion in new investment as it prepares for expansion beyond the US, with London and Tokyo among the next test cases.

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Waymo raises $16bn to sharpen focus on overseas rollout
Alphabet-owned Waymo has secured $16 billion in new investment as it prepares for expansion beyond the US, with London and Tokyo among the next test cases.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
GoCab secures $45 million to scale its vehicle financing platform for gig economy workers across Africa.

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February 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Enter Fundracer: One of the first VC firms dedicated to micromobility.

With the global micromobility market set to be worth $520 billion by 2035, Fundracer’s Founding Partner tells Zag how the investor plans to capitalise on micromobility's growth.

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February 3, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Mercedes partners with Nvidia to equip its flagship S-Class saloon for future autonomous and robotaxi operations through Uber.

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Mercedes gears up for autonomous driving with Nvidia platform
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new S-Class saloon built around Nvidia’s autonomous driving technology, designed to support future robotaxi operations through Uber.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
UK pilot finds that targeted training boosts shared micromobility use amongst disabled people.

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February 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
In today’s newsletter, we’re on site at Waymo’s exclusive reception for the UK’s first official glimpse of its driverless taxi. Plus, Pedal & Post bows out after 14 years of green logistics impact and the UK records a surge in US-style pick up trucks.

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February 2, 2026 at 9:54 AM