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How can North America make the most of Mobility as a Service?
The future of urban transit may be MaaS, but success depends on new, existing and competing services working as one. By Jack Hunsley
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Is federal regulation inevitable for US autonomous vehicle testing?
Its hands-off approach may be attractive for developers, but as AVs become more competent, North America could soon need a firmer federal stance on autonomy. By Jack Hunsley
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What does the future of last mile delivery look like?
Megan Lampinen explores some of the more promising solutions to the challenges of urban delivery
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EVs need better economics for ride-hailing fleets to electrify, says Uber
What is the world’s most well-known ride-hailing enterprise doing to prepare for a zero-emission future, and just how difficult could that be? By Xavier Boucherat
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What do investors look for in future mobility start-ups?
Business models that leverage technology to disrupt mobility services are high on the list for investors—but there’s more, writes Alberto Lodieu
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COMMENT: From apps to materials, disruptive forces are revolutionising the auto industry
Marginal tooling and manufacturing gains are as important to the future of mobility as e-hailing apps and driverless cars, writes Hubert Koegel
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Future mobility start-ups must target ‘pain points’ says VC firm
If mobility start-ups do not address genuine problems in the industry, they are unlikely to gain valuable venture capital support. By Freddie Holmes
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After the initial rush, micromobility companies must mature to secure investment
Scooters and bikes received a rush of attention from VCs in 2018, but with problems surfacing in the business model, the sector knows it's time to get serious. By Xavier Boucherat
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Mobility start-up success hinges on the team, not just the product
Venture capital firms have no shortage of good ideas to choose from, and so leadership has become a key differentiator. By Freddie Holmes
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Which cities are tomorrow’s mobility leaders?
A new framework makes it easier to assess the future mobility readiness of the world's leading cities. Megan Lampinen investigates
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COMMENT: Uber sets out on the long road to profitability
It’s time for Uber to cut excessive spending, pursue profitability, and focus investments on future mobility innovation, writes Alyssa Altman
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We need electric vans, say mobility service providers
Ride-hailing and ride-sharing fleets will need to electrify as cities seek to outlaw fossil fuel vehicles. They could be among the earliest wide scale adopters. By Xavier Boucherat
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Can e-bikes avoid China’s micromobility graveyards?
Piles of shared bicycles indicate that while China is quick to adopt new mobility trends, those services can be discarded. By Freddie Holmes
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