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This is a VERY GOOD IDEA and one that can speed up adoption of EV trucks in the Philippines for the following reasons: 1) there is a reluctance for shipper-manufacturers of FMCG to pay higher freight for truckers who use expensive new EV trucks (cost is 4x used Japan trucks) 2)there are thousands of skilled Filipino mechanics and body builders at Subic (former US Navy Base) converting Japan trucks from right-hand to left-hand steering & electricals for decades and from Euro 4 ECU-computerbox CRDI to manual pre-Euro 4 engines (this is bad for climatechange but fault the govt for not providing training of old-school mechanics in electronics and no funds to buy OBD scanners) but skillsets are there 3) imagine truckers can retrofit diesel to EV with a big drop in TCO and fuel costs. (No need to junk their diesel trucks) 4)if it can be retrofitted, then old school mechanics do not have to acquire a big jump in technical knowhow 5)since end of WW2, Filipinos have been converting Willys Military Jeeps into our famous Jeepneys for public transport and there are millions of them on the road. Learning to retrofit should be child’s play for our mechanics and electricians (our Francisco Motors is now offering Jeepneys repowered with new EV powertrain) Mr Henry #henrychua can we know more details on this? #trucking #electricvehicle

Madrid-based car sharing service WiBLE Spain is rolling out carvaloo's damage detection across its entire fleet by the end of 2024. 📈   Few places in the world embrace free-floating car sharing like Madrid, Spain—and WiBLE is right at the heart of it.   Launched in 2018 as a joint venture between Kia and Repsol, the company has become one of Spain's largest car sharing providers. 🇪🇸   “carvaloo's AI damage detection is a game-changer for car sharing", says Joaquín Sánchez Casado, COO at WiBLE. "It not only helps us save on costs but also uncovers hidden damages and repair needs, ensuring our service is safer for our user community.”   💡 WiBLE’s mission is to shape the future of urban mobility, and we’re excited to take on this challenge with them! 🤝 #DamageDetection #CarSharing #FleetManagement #WiBLE #carvaloo

Here are the answers on my poll last week on ridesharing. I think that the future city transportation should focus more on public transportation, robotaxis and micromobility. Ridesharing already creates city traffic and challenges in quality of cars. Interested to see this evolution in the future and best practices in other cities of incorporating ridesharing in a more sustainable way. #ridesharing #cars #micromobility #taxi #carrental #business #quality

💡 We're thrilled to announce that in mid-April, we will be releasing a new white paper fully focused on “Microcars in European Carsharing" 🚗 📊 In recent years, microcars have been around in a few carsharing fleets. We were curious to know where microcars are being used. Which operators are currently offering microcars as part of their service? Which vehicles and brands are they using? Which countries have the most microcar sharing operators? 📬 If you want to access the overview of the current operators, read expert interviews, explore current vehicle models and insights, you can now pre-register for the free 30-page white paper - a unique database for your own research. https://lnkd.in/eNXNmYZG #carsharing #microcars #sharedmobility

Today we release a new report on status of car sharing with Micro Cars. I think car sharing is important in our journey to decongest cities and its even better with Micro Cars

**Revolutionizing Mobility: PAL-V's Flying Car** Introducing PAL-V's latest creation: a flying car that can open and close its propellers manually. #flyingcar #airtaxi #airmobility #mobility #PAL_V #空飛ぶクルマ Can you imagine the possibilities with a car that can also fly? PAL-V is making it a reality. #flyingcar, #airtaxi, #airmobility, #mobility, #PAL_V

Suzuki Motor is backing air mobility startup SkyDrive, which is looking like Japan's brightest hope in the burgeoning eVTOL business. TOKYO — SkyDrive may be Japan's brightest hope for a foothold in the emerging air mobility business. And it might open a door for Suzuki to enter the U.S. market with a new product.  SkyDrive's plan for an all-electric, three-person flying machine — lifted off the ground by a crown of 12 rotors — thrusts the startup into the global fight against rivals from the U.S. and Europe.  The Toyota City-based company is banking on the same formula that made Japanese cars an international hit — bulletproof quality, clever design, cost control and production prowess. This month, SkyDrive got a big boost thanks to new major backing from Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor Corp. and a fresh batch of preorders from an American customer.  On March 6, Suzuki began production of SkyDrive's prototype aircraft at one of its factories in central Japan. And a week later, on March 14, SkyDrive booked preorders for up to five aircraft from Bravo Air, a private air charter service operating out of Augusta, Ga. At the Suzuki factory in Iwata, a city between Tokyo and Nagoya, workers in blue and white uniforms drove home the first rivet for a craft that aims to take flight at Expo 2025, the world's fair being hosted in Osaka and the Kansai region of Japan starting in April next year. On hand were Suzuki President Toshihiro Suzuki and Tomohiro Fukuzawa, the 36-year-old CEO of SkyDrive.  "It is the beginning of a new phase," Fukuzawa said of the partnership with Suzuki, which announced its first investment in SkyDrive in 2022 and increased its stake in January.

#visualcapitalist: HIGHLIGHT ABOUT GLOBAL CAR CULTURE. The popularity of different transportation types in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, calculated by modal share. Very interesting, especially in relation to the possible evolutions of the scenario, which is undergoing profound transformation! #industry #manufacturing #automotive #transport #publictransit #carculture #carsharing #bike #ev #future #people #usa #europe #asia #business #management

Zoomcar and CARS24 Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Hosting: A Strategic Alliance Redefining the Landscape of Shared Mobility Zoomcar, a leading car sharing marketplace recently listed on NASDAQ, and CARS24, India’s foremost AutoTech platform for pre-owned cars, have joined hands to support local Hosts in their entrepreneurial journey in car sharing. This strategic alliance aims to assist Zoomcar Hosts in expanding their fleets and increasing earnings through exclusive offers and flexible financing options from CARS24.e With this partnership, Zoomcar Hosts can access significant savings of up to INR 1 lakh and additional benefits of up to INR 20,000 on pre-inspected and certified used car purchases from CARS24. This collaboration addresses the crucial need for affordable and reliable vehicles, […] - https://lnkd.in/dUZ4pi6F #automotive #evs #ev #electricmobility #emobility #ebikes #fleets #evfleet #evnews #autonews #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #automotiveindustry #automotivejobs #cleantech #cleanenergy #hydrogen #lithium #evbattery #sustainability #climatechange #cars24 #electricvehicles #ev #india #zoomcar

Absolutely amazed by the Tap and Ride system in STRIM? That's just the tip of the iceberg. At its core, STRIM integrates over 10 groundbreaking innovations into a single product. Imagine transforming an ordinary bike rack into a smart charging station for micro-mobility. No more waiting for months for approval to install new stations—existing city bike racks are up to the task! Say goodbye to virtual parking spots; everyone knows GPS positioning isn’t always accurate. With STRIM, simply connect your bike to know it's securely parked, eliminating the need to take a photo for proof. Concerned about theft? Connect your bike to STRIM, and it’s protected against chain cutters and vandals. The system offers unparalleled versatility, accommodating everything from scooters to cargo bikes with just a few clicks. Charging versatility is another strong suit—STRIM supports 24V to 75V in a single chain. Yes, we made it happen, despite the skeptics! STRIM’s platform is open to new operators, a unique feature in the market. Multiple users can utilize the same charging points simultaneously, with each managing their backend independently. Cities are no longer beholden to a single operator. Want to switch bikes tomorrow? Go ahead. Looking to make an inclusive project by integrating cargo bikes for people with disabilities? No problem. Want to change operators or allow a new player to connect their fleet? STRIM handles it effortlessly. This is just the beginning of the STRIM revolution. We're just getting started. 😀