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Good news! After 5 months we’re seeing positive results of NYC DOT’s pilot to test safe e-bike charging options for delivery workers. Stay tuned for an upcoming progress report, part of the DOT Innovation Studio with Newlab, Swobbee, PopWheels and Swiftmile.

Fire causes New York City to remove the red tape restricting e-charging infrastructure In response to a recent fire that killed 4 people and injured 7, the city of New York has launched a “Safe Charging Accelerator” - An accelerator that quickens the approval timeline for e-charging infrastructures like ours. This fire, which was caused by a lithium ion battery, catalyzed this response from Mayor Adams. This accelerator means we can install more stations across NYC, and we’re eager about this because it increases the pool of safe batteries. To further tackle NYC fires issue, the City's Department of Transportation (DOT) is also launching a trade-in scheme, whereby users of light electric vehicles can trade their uncertified devices, such as e-bikes and batteries, for safe and certified models. The urgent demand for tested and certified solutions is why we’re committed to making our battery stations more widespread, more accessible, and more active in NYC. The alliance between the DOT, Mayor Adams, and the FDNY in support of e-charging infrastructure, helps us to do so, and that is something we honor. Our solution is already prepared to meet the needs of New Yorkers Stephan von Wolff Holland Cathey Meera Kumar Cait Shubick Irene Figueroa-Ortiz 🚲 Seth Contreras, PhD Thomas Duscha

The best thing about new employees are the fresh ideas they bring! This is Tommy Høeg. Tommy is the guy who makes sure we place our stations only at the very best locations across Europe. Currently, he‘s working on developing our location roll-out processes to improve our workflow, so we can deliver to our clients even quicker than we have been. Though only one month in, Tommy is already heavily involved in our big projects, like our Yamaha partnership. A few words from Tommy himself: “The company is managed by a dedicated team, and I appreciate the shared enthusiasm everyone has for it. It’s great to be part of a company that prioritizes the well-being of its employees. In my opinion, a company cannot grow without a healthy work environment.” New additions to the team don’t just expand the company, they expand the pool of talent and character that we value here. This jazz player by night, and impressive locations manager by day, is an asset to the Swobbee team. Glad to have you on board Tommy :) #SwobbeeEmployeeSpotlight

How we’re going after delivery workers in NYC (in a good way!) Our B2B clients have enjoyed the long lasting benefits of our swapping stations, so we’ve decided it’s time to share these cost saving benefits to families and people on the individual level. To do this, we’ve been developing a network of battery charging and swap stations, tailored specifically to delivery workers in New York City. To create a product that meets the needs of this community, we’ve done our homework, online and on the ground. This is what we know so far: 1. There are approximately 65,000 delivery workers in New York City alone. 2. The majority of delivery workers are aged under 30 years old. 3. Almost all app-based delivery workers in NYC use an e-bike, or motorized vehicle of some kind. 4. Most delivery workers in NYC work this job full time, and as their only job. 5. New York city is one of the top markets for app-based delivery. 6. The nature of app-based delivery in NYC means the delivery workers work 6-7 days a week to make a livable wage. On the ground, we’ve set up several stations at delivery worker hubspots in NYC. We’re strategically placing these stations along their typical delivery routes. So far, our presence in NYC has helped to resolve major user journey issues for these workers. We’ve decreased the downtime of their e-bikes, increased their travel range, and cut their financial costs. In addition, our solution is tackling the theft and safety worries these workers face daily, through our theft-insurance policies. Though NYC is new territory for us, the mission remains the same; make light e-vehicles a practical and cost-effective mobility solution, for people and businesses worldwide. To our delivery worker and NYC friends, we encourage you to sign up to our waitlist as we bring this solution to your door! https://lnkd.in/eAf-tfdq . To come along with us on this NYC journey follow our instagram, https://lnkd.in/eiuknuCf , and see the B2C side of us ;)

LFP vs Lithium Ions: A takeover in electrical vehicle (EV) manufacturing Before Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, nickel based, lithium ion (Li-ions) batteries were widely used in EV manufacturing. These nickel based batteries offered the best combination of speed, power, and energy density, in a single unit. LFP batteries differ from Li-ions, in that they are made with iron (Fe) phosphate bonds, instead of nickel-cobalt. Despite the fast charging abilities, and power outputs of lithium ion batteries, it seems the disadvantages of these batteries can’t be overlooked by big players in EV manufacturing. The majority of EV manufacturers in the Chinese market use LFP batteries, and Tesla has been moving away from lithium ion to LFP batteries since 2020. This can be explained by the more expensive manufacturing process of Li-ion batteries. These batteries require cobalt, a scarce raw material, that must be sourced overseas, making it an expensive process for most manufacturers. Additionally, the lower heat threshold of Li-ion batteries, and its ability to produce its own oxygen source, means these batteries degrade quickly in high voltage and heat, and are more prone to fire. LFP batteries solve these issues for manufacturers. They are cheaper to source and produce locally. Evidently, cheaper manufacturing makes a more affordable product for a wider group of customers. Likewise, LFP batteries have a slower degradation rate, and higher heat endurance, because of its stronger phosphate bonds. They also have longer charge cycles, meaning they can be charged from 0 to 100 more times than nickel based lithium ion batteries. However, the trade off is that LFP batteries offer 30% less power than lithium ion batteries. For the same level of output as a nickel based lithium ion battery, manufactures would require more LFP battery units, i.e heavier hardware. In the case of LFP and Lithium ion batteries, the question seems to come down to slow and steady, or fast and furious. Tell us what you think in the comments? Credit: Liz Najamn, Researcher @Recurrent

We’ve added a new country to our list: Swobbee is now in Switzerland🇨🇭! So we’re the kind of company that goes where our clients go, that's why for our longstanding partners Voi Technology, we’ve stationed our very first Swobbee station in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. We also sent our expert service technicians Gino belza and Jacek, who travelled from Berlin to Switzerland to manage the build! It’s just what we do here at Swobbee. Thank you to Voi for trusting us to deliver our service at home and abroad :) Marc Gutersohn Katharina Schlittler Daria Kerssenbrock Maximilian Wegener Gino belza Keshav Singhal

From Berlin to London; At MOVE 2024 we shared our battery charging solution to new businesses, start-ups, and investors!. MOVE has accommodated nearly double the amount of start-ups than before. We saw a greater number of emergent energy climate and tech businesses. So many of which introduced new and unique light electric vehicles into the market. E-rickshaws, e-motor scooters, and e-vans, to mention a few. As the number of these battery powered vehicles and businesses increase, we recognise an even greater need for our battery swapping network. After all, your e-vehicle is only as good as your battery. Our solution goes hand in hand with companies mobilising light electric vehicles. Show us your business and we’ll show you a business solution that has the power to reduce your battery overhead, save 30% of your operations cost, and ensure charging safety day and night. #MOVE2024 MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined CityQ - Downsizing a car into a tech ebike OKAI Jennifer Dungs Hernán Pájaro Thomas Duscha Holland Cathey

I am thrilled to be attending Move 24 this week! It marks the 3rd consecutive year that Swobbee is showcasing our technology at this fantastic event. I am looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones. If you are in the area, feel free to stop by booth 91. 🚲 🛴 🛵 🚀 🔋 #Move24 #Swobbee #technology #event

We are beyond excited about our new partnership with #Yamaha Motor Europe! Off to many successful swaps for our riders 🏍 🔋 🛵 Thank you for your trust, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.! Thomas van der Horst Tobi Luca Pronk Judith Nassy Carolina Borges Uwe Zahnhausen Thomas Duscha Kevin Goebel Dyana Schmidt Arne Hameister Sinah Truffat

👋 Will we see you at MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined in two weeks in London ? Swobbee works with logistics and mobility companies to safely deliver charged batteries in the most intuitive and cost-efficient way. Operations managers look to Swobbee when: - Seeking a competitive advantage by reducing the operational cost of charging and swapping batteries to offer more affordable deliveries and mobility solutions - Frustrated that their current charging operations model does not bring them towards the cost per battery swap they require for profitable operations  - Facing excessive liability exposure and growing safety concerns - Finding increasing regulatory pressure from not monitoring charging activities  - They are committed to achieve opex reductions and mitigating safety risks - Searching for a solution that combines safety, cost reduction and compatibility with their existing battery population Swobbee is different from other available alternatives: - We are a true one-stop shop that provides a fully integrated solution. - We don’t force users to switch to our battery pack. Instead, we are battery-agnostic, allowing us to provide the best-fit product for your particular application. - No one handles battery fire risk better than us with a multilayer approach that prevents incidents altogether. 👉 Get in touch with Holland Cathey and Thomas Duscha to secure a face-to-face meeting at the event. 📅 When: 19-20 June 2024 📍 Where: ExCeL, London, event hall entrance N1-N3, booth #91 (just in front of the keynote stage) Join us as we discuss the state of clean and safe charging infrastructure! Free Tickets: We still have a few free access tickets for Move to give away, and we’d love to share them with you! Send us a DM or comment underneath this post and we’ll get back to you. #MOVE2024 #BatterySwapping #ChargingInfrastructure #EnergyStorage #Swobbee