Best Horace And Angel Podcasts (2024)

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Disrupting the Car (with Horace Dediu) 56:53

1d ago56:53

56:53

This week’s episode of the Ride AI podcast is a mind-meld between automotive analyst Ed Niedermeyer and tech-innovation scholar Horace Dediu about why the car industry is ripe for disruption. Their conversation is a reflection on the transformative power of past innovations like computers and phones, and the need to imagine a better future for mobi…

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Climbing the Slope of Enlightenment 39:25

9d ago39:25

39:25

For the inaugural episode of the new Ride AI podcast, author and analyst Ed Niedermeyer discusses the hype and disillusionment surrounding several new mobility technologies—namely autonomous vehicles—with Mike Ramsey, a vice president at Gartner. Ramsey explains the five parts of a hype cycle, including the innovation trigger and the trough of disi…

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Micromobility in Europe 1:11:16

1M ago1:11:16

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Leading up to Micromobility Europe, James Gross talks the state of micromobility in Europe with Prabin Joel Jones, Founder and CEO of Mayten along with Augustin Friedel, Senior Manager, MHP – A Porsche Company who is sharing his personal views on the podcast. Topics Discussed: Shared and Owned Micromobility Prabin takes us through the Tier and Dott…

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Horace Dediu: Is Apple Done With Mobility? 56:34

1M ago56:34

56:34

Apple is reportedly exiting the car industry, focusing instead on software and mobility services. The company's decision is driven by the challenges and complexities of the automotive industry, including high costs, long product cycles, and difficulty in making significant contributions. Apple's future in mobility may lie in micromobility and smart…

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The State of the Micromobility Review Market 54:15

2M ago54:15

54:15

On this episode of Ride On! we are talking with Tyson Roehrkasse, the Chief Reviewer at our sister company, Ride Review. Tyson has been with us now for around 4 months and comes from a tremendous background in electric bike reviews, with the majority of his time spent working with Electric Bike Review, the OG of the ebike review space. Highlights: …

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The History of the US Bike Business with Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International 1:32:42

4M ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International, discusses the evolution of his family's three generations of the bicycle business from its inception in 1906 to the present day. The journey includes the transition from retail to wholesale, adapting to market trends like racing and mountain bikes, overcoming challenges during the financial crisis and COVID…

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Bird Goes Bankrupt. What Company Will Blink Next? 1:05:51

4M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

In an emergency podcast episode of Ride On!, James Gross and guest Prabin Joel Jones discuss the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Bird, one of the high flying shared micromobility companies over the last 5 years.. They delve into the financial challenges and strategic missteps of Bird and other companies in the shared micromobility space, considering the b…

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The Story of Upway and Their Plan to Help You Sell or Buy a Used Electric Bike 55:21

4M ago55:21

55:21

Oliver Bruce is back for this episode! Upway is an innovative company in the e-bike marketplace, specializing in the refurbishment and resale of electric bikes. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, Upway has made significant strides in the e-bike industry. Toussaint Wattinne, the CEO and co-founder of Upway, along with co-founder Sté…

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Melvin Lian of Voro Motors discusses moving to Los Angeles after Singapore shut down his business 36:19

4M ago36:19

36:19

Melvin Lian is the Founder and CEO of @VoroMotors . He discusses his company's journey, from its beginnings in Singapore to its current base in Los Angeles. Melvin detailed the challenges he faced in Singapore, including strict regulations that culminated in an overnight ban on scooters. Melvin also talks about the company's innovations in seated s…

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Sharing the Road with Robots w/ Ed Niedermeyer and Waymo 37:37

4M ago37:37

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With more Americans dying in car crashes than at any point since the 1970s, the data increasingly shows robotaxis make cities safe for micromobility. Edward Niedermeyer talks to @Waymo about how AVs can help eliminate the dangers of human driving, at Micromobility America 2024.Highlights🚗 The panel discusses the progress and ongoing evolution of ro…

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FDNY, CPSC, USDOT: Electric Bike/Scooter Batteries, Fires, Deliveries and Safety: What Are the Real Issues? 46:20

5M ago46:20

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At Micromobility America 2023, policymakers and fire-safety experts discuss why li-ion batteries in ebikes and scooters are suddenly catching on fire and how cities can minimize the risk - Panelists include Tristan Brown, Deputy Administrator of the Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA), Jason Levine, the Executive Director of t…

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Solé Bicycles from College Fixie in the Dorm Room to their New Electric Lineup 37:29

5M ago37:29

37:29

Fresh off Micromobility America, James Gross talks with Jimmy Standley, the Co-Founder and CEO of Solé Bicycles. Solé Bicycles was founded in 2009, with the initial concept being a class project to create affordable bicycles, specifically aiming for a price tag of $200-$300. They subsequently won an Alibaba business plan competition, and used the $…

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⚡️Swifty Scooters: Micromobility America Startup Award Winners and their newest scooter, the G500 56:27

5M ago56:27

56:27

Meet Jason and Camilla Iftakhar of Swifty Scooters. Swifty Scooters is an innovative micromobility company that specilizes in foldable and portable scooters for adults. James Gross talks with Jason and Camila about winning the Startup Awards at Micromobility America 2023 and their brand new electric Scooter, the G500. You can see their Startup Awar…

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Lectric and Levi Conlow: The Largest Electric Bike Company in the USA 23:26

6M ago23:26

23:26

At Micromobility America, James Gross and Levi Conlow, CEO of Electric Bikes, discuss the company's rapid growth to become the #1 ebike seller in the US. He also shared insights into the ebike market, Lectric's DTC strategy, plans for new products, and the need for industry regulation while also being concern with some of the current legislation be…

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Meet Ryvid's CEO, Dong Tran and their new electric motorcycle being built out of their California HQ 36:21

6M ago36:21

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Ryvid's CEO, Dong Tran, discusses the advancements and goals of the company in building electric motorcycles at their California HQ. He emphasizes local manufacturing, funding from the state of California, and innovative design techniques that allow for easier production and assembly. Tran also highlights the importance of shifting public perceptio…

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VMAX: Bringing the Swiss Scooter to the United States and Launching at Micromobility America 25:34

6M ago25:34

25:34

Offer and GiveawayEnter for your chance to win a new VMAX VX2 at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-xmax-vx2-pro-electric-scooter-usd1-099-valueVideo SummaryDani Horwitz, CEO of VMAX, discusses the company's journey and mission to provide high-quality electric scooters with a focus on safety and reliability for the US market.Highl…

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Land Energy is Helping Define What You Want From an Electric Two Wheel Vehicle 47:28

6M ago47:28

47:28

Offer and GiveawayMicromobility America is right around the corner. You can get your tickets to the show here and be one of the first to ride the Land Disctrict! https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-america Enter for your chance to win a new Lectric Lite at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-lectric-lite-with-commuter-bun…

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Exclusive: Launch of the P1 from Infinite Machine 35:12

6M ago35:12

35:12

Offer and GiveawayMicromobility America is right around the corner. You can get your tickets to the show here and be one of the first to ride the P1! https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-america Enter for your chance to win a new Lectric Lite at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-lectric-lite-with-commuter-bundleSummaryTo…

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The Future of Delivery is with Robots 41:06

6M ago41:06

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Offers and Giveaways Micromobility America is right around the corner. You can get your tickets to the show here: https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-america Enter for your chance to win a new Lectric Lite at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-lectric-lite-with-commuter-bundleSummaryJames Gross talked with Ain McKendrick…

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Climate Week has no micro, Bike Buses instead of Car Lines and Will We Start to See Front Loading Cargo Electric Bikes in the USA? 47:34

7M ago47:34

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Win a Tenways CGO 600 Pro ($1,900 value)! Called "The Lightweight Champion" of electric bikes, the Tenways CGO600 Pro doesn't disappoint. https://ridereview.com/giveaway/tenways-ggo-600-pro-usd1-900-value Chapters: 00:00- 9:55 Announcements and Giveaways9:56 - 19:17Travel Patterns Are Changing19:18 - 21:52 Electric Share is the only Share 21:53 - 2…

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Laura Kavanagh, Commissioner of the NYC Fire Department on how they are fighting battery fires 35:50

7M ago35:50

35:50

Laura Kavanagh was appointed Fire Commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams in October 2022. As Fire Commissioner, Kavanagh oversees the day-to-day operations of the largest fire department in the country, with more than 17,000 employees and a $2 billion budget. We're excited to have Laura Kavanagh on the show today to talk specifically about battery fires,…

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News: Bloomberg shows how micro is the mobility solution for climate and more | Interview: Oonee CEO Shabazz Stuart 37:51

7M ago37:51

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Win a Tenways CGO 600 Pro ($1,900 value)! Called "The Lightweight Champion" of electric bikes, the Tenways CGO600 Pro doesn't disappoint. Head on over to ridereview.com for your chance to win. https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a... We’re incredibly excited to introduce the first round of speakers joining us at Micromobility America in the SF Bay …

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NYC enforces traffic cameras but falls down on their eBike replacement project | New vehicle launches | Interview with Patrick Wirth at Baloise Group 1:01:51

7M ago1:01:51

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We’re incredibly excited to introduce the first round of speakers joining us at Micromobility America in the SF Bay Area this October! Manufacturers, operators, brands, policymakers, investors, media—and this is just the start. https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-americaWe are giving away some GOFLUO gear. Leave a comment here and head on…

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Julie Vets of GOFLUO, no more ugly yellow vests! 32:20

8M ago32:20

32:20

We are doing a GOFLUO giveaway, leave a comment here and enter to win at Ride Review: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-gofluo-bodyflower-and-bag Meet Julie Vets, Founder and CEO of GOLUO, https://gofluo.com/, and learn how she is inventing the category of high visibility gear for everyone that is moving. You can also see Julie present at Micro…

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Wombi Brings Subscription Cargo Ebikes to the USA 35:08

8M ago35:08

35:08

James Gross interviews entrepreneur Dan Carr about the U.S. launch of Wombi, an all-inclusive electric cargo bike subscription, in Culver City and West LA: https://wombi.us/Wombi aims to encourage people in Los Angeles to drive less, be more active, and enjoy their city. They offer electric cargo bikes as an alternative to cars, addressing issues l…

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Onewheel Interview with Founder and CEO Kyle Doerksen, Vehicle Launches and more! 43:53

8M ago43:53

43:53

Win a lectric XP 3.0, comment here and enter the contest here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/lectric-xp-3-0-giveaway- We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $10 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Wondering where you can and can’t drive your new low-speed electric vehicle? GEM’s new app shows every…

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Why urbanists are wrong about AVs w/ Tesla critic Ed Niedermeyer 38:09

8M ago38:09

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Jame Gross interviews Edward Niedermeyer, the author of Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors. Nathan Robinson has suggested that there is "probably no greater expert on the career of Elon Musk and the development of Tesla [than Niedermeyer]." His insights regarding Tesla Autopilot in particular have been cited repeatedly. Chapters: 00:0…

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Ride On! #25: Meet the CEO of Waev: Keith Simon, win a Lectric Bike and more! 38:37

8M ago38:37

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Win a lectric XP 3.0, enter the contest here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/lectric-xp-3-0-giveaway-We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $10 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Chapters: 00:00 Intro03:40 More consolidation coming to the world of shared micromobility?08:46 Trek or Giant to buy Van…

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Pod with Micah Toll: The New York Times attacks ebike riders and misses the story 20:32

8M ago20:32

20:32

James Gross and Micah Toll discuss Micah's latest article on Electrek: The 'New York Times' attacks e-bikes while ignoring the real danger all around us The New York Times published a pair of articles this weekend highlighting the rising number of deaths of cyclists riding electric bikes. However, in one of the most impressive feats of victim-blami…

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Ride On! #24: Linus' new electric bikes | California wants an ebike license for kids | Lyft bails 49:35

9M ago49:35

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We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $5 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Ride On! is now in Audio! Subscribe to Ride On!: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ride-on-by-micromobility-industries/id1434457337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1G2fPNzUw5mo5asaCoH7O0Chapters: …

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Small vehicles for the military? Paris fat shames cars | Meet the McLaren of Scooters 51:55

9M ago51:55

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We are giving away a Vela 2, comment on this video, subscribe and enter your email here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/vela-2-giveway We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $5 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Ride On! is now in Audio! Subscribe to Ride On!: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple…

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Why did Vanmoof go under? SF city officials caught lying about traffic collision data, Vela 2 Giveaway and Eli Electric Interview with CEO Marcus Li 58:47

9M ago58:47

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We are giving away a Vela 2. To enter to win, subscribe to our channel, comment below, and submit your email here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/vela-2-giveway Vanmoof goes Poof. Cult ebike brand VanMoof has paused sales and some of its top execs are departing or taking lower roles. The company has yet to release an official statement on the abru…

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192: Electrifying the workplace with Roman Meliska 40:22

9M ago40:22

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This week we release another session from the recent Micromobility Europe conference - this one on Electrifying the Workplace - e-bikes as an employee benefit, hosted by none other than podcast superfan and overall mensch Roman Meliska. Roman was joined on stage by folks from the Walmart, the European Cycling Federation, Safran and Zenride to talk …

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191: Ebike Revolution with Cannondale, Cowboy, Vanmoof, Ampler and Lekker 33:09

9M ago33:09

33:09

This is this week we are releasing another session from the recent Micromobility Europe which we had in June. This one is the ebike revolution which was hosted by Micah Toll from Electrek who is in our minds one of the best micromobility journalists out there. Please go and check his stuff out if you haven’t already. He was joined on stage by forme…

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190: The exploding world of micromobility-first freight with Finmile CEO Rich Pleeth 48:04

10M ago48:04

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This week Oliver managed to catch up with Rich Pleeth while he was passing through London. Rich is the founder of Finmile, a micromobility first freight company in London using four wheeler cargo e-bikes to deliver for companies such as HelloFresh and some very large global companies that unfortunately we can’t name but who Oliver was very impresse…

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189: Global shared Scooter Operator CEO panel from Micromobility Europe 28:34

10M ago28:34

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This week we release another episode from the recent Micromobility Europe event. This one is the shared scooter CEO’s talking about the state of their business which was a very popular session on the Friday. Ben Hubbard From Zag Daily had the leaders from some of the top operators from all over the globe on the stage – we had Henri Moissinac, Dott …

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188: Founder Roundtable: The Rise of Subscription from Micromobility Europe 2023 27:20

10M ago27:20

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This week we are releasing a session from our recent Micromobility Europe show held in Amsterdam on June 8/9th. This one is the rise of the subscription panel that was hosted by Jon Woodruff from Twotone with some of the titans of the e-bike sharing world including Eric Quidwenus-Wahlforce, founder of Dance, Karianne Solfjed Eid, from Whee! and Ric…

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187: Spatial computing and what it means for micromobility with Horace Dediu 1:00:47

10M ago1:00:47

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This week we have been in Amsterdam at our Micromobility Europe conference and Oliver had the chance to sit down with Horace who had just flown in from seeing the Apple vision pro at the WWDC unveil. We have talked on the show for years about how augmented reality would benefit micromobility, and so we wanted to take this opportunity to unpack a li…

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186: The story of premium two wheeler Cake Motorbikes with founder Stefan Ytterborn 37:42

11M ago37:42

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This week Oliver interviewed Stefan Ytterborn, founder and CEO of Cake Motorcycles from Sweden. They’ve emerged as one of the worlds leading motorbike manufacturers, solidly occupying the premium end of the market with very Scandinavian designed versions of electric motorbikes, and a strong focus on both commuters as well as backcountry use cases. …

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185: Subscription-as-a-Service - unpacking a new micromobility business model with Micro OG and Tempo founder Michael Keating 53:40

11M ago53:40

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This week we release a discussion with Michael Keating that was recorded when Oliver was passing through San Francisco on the launch day of his new company Tempo. For those who are in the know, Michael Keating is an OG of the Micromobility space, having founded Scoot back in 2012, which was one of the first moped sharing companies before selling it…

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184: The story of Onyx Motorbikes with founder Tim Seward and CEO James Khatiblou 53:48

11M ago53:48

53:48

We're really excited to share this episode with the team from Onyx Motorbikes who are based in Los Angeles. Oliver visited Onyx in Southern California in January as part of the So Cal Micromobility Tour. They are the winners of this years Rider's Choice Awards for Best Moped. It was great to hear about the story of how they got started and have man…

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183: Cool Californian Cruisers: the story of Electra Bikes with CEO Kevin Cox 31:53

11M ago31:53

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This week we release an episode from the SoCal tour that we did back in January, this time it is with Kevin Cox, the CEO of Electra Bikes, which was originally founded by Benno Banzinger who we have also had on the show earlier. Electra is the fifth largest event company in the US and have a real focus on making distinctive cruiser-style bikes, and…

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182: A microcar (some of the time!) - the story of City Transformer with founder Udi Meridor 54:43

11M ago54:43

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This week Oliver interviews Udi Meridor from City Transformer. You may have come across City Transformer as it was on the recent Top Gear episode of microcars in Paris. Obviously, we’ve done two microcar episodes week on week so this is an area that we're definitely thinking about, as are McKenzie who I had on the week prior talking about mini mobi…

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181: Building iconic micro-cars with Microlino founder, Oliver Ouboter 54:12

12M ago54:12

54:12

This week Oliver interviews Oliver Ouboter, one of the founders of MicroLino, who are producing one of the most beautiful cars that we have seen in the neighbourhood electric vehicle space – the thing is an electric version of the iconic BMW Ysetta from the mid 1950s. We really loved this interview for a few reasons - firstly, because the operators…

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180: Exploring public-private Shared Micromobility with Caroline Sampanaro, head of micromobility and transit policy at Lyft 49:09

12M ago49:09

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This week Oliver interviews Caroline Sampanaro, Head of Micromobility and Transit Policy at Lyft, about her role and opportunities for micromobility to participate in conversations about better transport systems and cities. They also talk a lot about the shared business model, and why PPP feels like the most logical endpoint for a lot of the shared…

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179: Exploring the Future of Micromobility with Kersten Heineke, of the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility 52:27

12M ago52:27

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This week Oliver interviews Kersten Heineke, a partner at McKinsey, and lead of the McKinsey Centre For Future Mobility, based in Germany. We discuss the role and scope of the Center for Future Mobility, the rising interest in micro vehicles, and the potential impact of mini-mobility on the transportation landscape. Kersten provides an extensive ov…

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178: Creating Premium Owned Scooters - the story of Apollo with founders Maciek Piskorz and Chris Heathcote-Rey 56:00

1y ago56:00

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We're really excited to bring this episode to you. Apollo Scooters are one of those companies that quietly works away in the background and ships without being loud and overly public about it – We have been following them since they first unveiled the Apollo Pro at Micromobility Europe last year. Last year, they shipped 30,000 scooters – which is a…

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177: Horace Dediu on the Next Billion Cars Podcast 1:02:18

1y ago1:02:18

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This week we chose to resyndicate a recent episode of a podcast called The Next Billion Seconds, for their series called The Next Billion Cars, where they look at the future of the transportation industry and how tech will help enable the next billion vehicles to get around. In this episode, Drew Smith interviews Horace, exploring the origins and f…

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176: The power and potential of E-bike subsidies with Grace Rink - Chief Climate Officer of Denver City 52:17

1y ago52:17

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This week Oliver interviews Grace Rink, Chief Climate Officer for the City and County of Denver. Grace leads the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency. She’s more well known in micromobility as the head of the Denver e-bike subsidy programme, which has captured the imagination of regulators all over the world with the latest prog…

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175: Micromobility fires, standards and transport equity with Melinda Hanson 48:04

1y ago48:04

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This week Oliver interviews Melinda Hansen, founder of consulting firm Brightside and formerly the head of sustainability at Bird. They talk about the recent spate of Micromobility/ebike battery fires in New York and the response there as well as the wider conversation about equitable transport options, from her work with the equitable commute proj…

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