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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.

Exciting developments for e-bike delivery drivers! New York City Department of Transportation is continuing to establish safe e-bike charging stations, reducing the risk of lithium-ion battery fires. Paired with a trade-in program for unsafe devices and an FDNY education campaign, this initiative marks a major step towards safer, greener transportation! 🌿🚲🔋

Bravo to the New York City Department of Transportation, New York City Fire Department, and the Mayor's Office for advancing three new initiatives to stop the battery fires and support sustainable micromobility in NYC. The city is: 🚲 Putting $2M toward launching its own e-bike trade-in program for delivery workers, building off lessons from The Equitable Commute Project 🔌 Expediting approval for outdoor charging solutions, such as those offered by Popwheels, Swiftmile, Swobbee, and JOCO 🔥 Putting $1M toward an education campaign to raise awareness about lithium-ion battery fire prevention Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ewjj7PAY

Last week, I joined the panel discussion of the Pedal Power for the Green Economy event, organized by the NYC Office of the Mayor and hosted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation. I appreciated the opportunity to share how the New York City Department of Transportation's work advances the City’s economic and sustainability goals. Some highlights include: ✔ Encouraging the transition of package and grocery deliveries from trucks to e-cargo bikes. Recently, Diniece Mendes, EIT A.M ASCE’s team rolled out new rules allowing bigger e-cargo bikes (= more packages per trip) and creating a new curb reg for dedicated #ecargobike loading zones. ✔ Updating our bike lane designs to accommodate the growing adoption of electric #micromobility. Last year, Paula R.’s team started piloting Micromobility Lanes at 3rd Ave, 10th Ave, & 11th Ave in Manhattan. These are wider, protected bike lanes with layover zones and bike parking.   ✔ Piloting on-street, #ebike charging infrastructure to support commercial cyclists while promoting fire safety. We are wrapping up the fourth month of our battery charging pilot program, which is serving 100 food delivery workers and testing direct-to-consumer battery swapping cabinets (by Popwheels & Swobbee) and charging docks (by Swiftmile). Congrats to Aaron Charlop-Powers for organizing a successful event. Thank you to Jennifer Sun for moderating a great panel and to Baruch Herzfeld, David Hammer, and Stephan von Wolff for being in attendance to support our e-bike charging pilot program. And special thanks to Madeline Labadie for being my cheerleader!

41:10 Media is excited to announce our attendance at the OAAA Summit in Carlsbad, CA! Our team has already had numerous productive meetings and we're thrilled for what's next. If you're attending, please stop by and say hello! We'd love to discuss our incredible partners and explore potential partnerships. (Kendall Watson Joel Martin Brian Baran) INEO Solutions Inc. Icebox Network Quantum OOH BarBoards Swiftmile

Love to see it! Every day, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation keeps making strides to support the growing demand for EVs. From electric cars to e-bikes and e-scooters, the necessary charging infrastructure will be here to foster a greener, more electrified future! ⚡️🌱 #sustainability #electricvehicles #greentransportation

Your phone is at 20%. You left your charger at home. Desperate, you head to the nearest gas station. After rummaging through the charging bricks and cords for your favorite colors, you plug your phone in, and sigh in relief. But little do you know, your battery’s health is silently degrading. Compromising on charging accessories could ruin your phone. Why would you do the same for your electric bike? 🤔 🚲 ⚡ #electricbikes #charging #batterylife

Back in March, Casey Crownhart, a reporter for the MIT Technology Review, attended our first onboarding event for DOT's e-bike charging pilot program. As I said to her, “For a lot of people, battery charging, battery swapping, it’s just technology. But for [delivery workers], it’s their livelihood.” I think this is true for every form of technological innovation. Behind every algorithm, microchip, and e-bike, there are people trying to make a living for themselves and their loved ones. To read her article about New York City Department of Transportation's e-bike charging program and the issues it aims to address, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/e7uneVpa

Newlab is proud to be home to some of the top Green Technology companies in America! Congratulations to the 6 Newlab startup members featured in America’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2024 in TIME! The list features leading sustainability focused companies that leverage innovation and new business models to curb greenhouse-gas emissions, displace unsustainable materials, and reduce the demand for nonrenewable natural resources. This list of 250 companies was compiled in collaboration between TIME and Statista based on their positive environmental impact, financial strength, and innovation, selecting those who are rising to the top of their field. Congrats to Amogy, Innovasea, ChargerHelp!, Yotta Energy, Swiftmile, and ElectricFish! See the full list of 250 companies here: https://lnkd.in/gfp3a6G2

We welcomed more delivery riders at our Willoughby St. Station in NYC yesterday! 🙌 Stay tuned for upcoming pop-up events. If you're a delivery driver in NYC and are eager to charge your e-bike safely on the go, send us an email: nyc@swiftmile.com! 🚴♂️  #NYC #DeliveryRiders #EBike #SafeBatteryCharging