Founding family of the first kickscooter company Micro Mobility Systems and of the electric bubblecar @microlinoworld .
Zürich, Schweiz
Joined December 2018
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One of our projects :) #micromobility #ElectricCar
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⚡ NEW, NOW ⚡
Jack cruises the Italian Riviera in the Microlino Spiaggina! 🇮🇹 This retro-cool electric convertible is pure summer fun – open sides, removable top, and all about feeling the wind in your hair. It's not just a drive, it's a vibe! ▶️ buff.ly/YOhMETh
Announcing today: the latest version of our @MicrolinoWorld . Built for the volatile times we are in currently. Reservations start soon…
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Those living in Europe or Asia can buy all kinds of minicars that are smaller, cheaper, and more maneuverable than a full-sized car.
But in the US, rigid regulations get in the way.
Me, in Bloomberg @CityLab 🧵
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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The Economist just published this incredible and tragic chart.
Given how many people are killed each year by big cars, it's worth understanding how we got here.
Story time 🧵
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The Economist just published a deeply-researched story about car bloat, and it's very, very damning:
"For every life that the heaviest 1% of SUVs and trucks save, there are more than a dozen lives lost in other vehicles."
Well worth your time: economist.com/interactive/un…
What are we waiting for?
New study examines the effects of 30 kmh (19 mph) speed limits across 40 European cities, including Brussels, Paris and Zurich.
Average impact:
🔹 Crashes ⬇️ 23%
🔹 Deaths & Injuries ⬇️ 37-38%
🔹 Emissions ⬇️ 18%
🔹 Noise ⬇️ 2.5 dB
doi.org/10.3390/su16114382
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Unsere Nachbarn haben ihren tatsächlichen Mobilitätsbedarf nüchtern analysiert und sich dann dieses Auto geholt. Es macht einen sehr hochwertigen Eindruck.
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Reifen- und Bremsabrieb nehmen mit dem Gewicht deutlich zu, auch bei #ePkw, wie #OECD-Studie zeigt. Es braucht EU-Vorgaben an die Hersteller, damit Neuwagen schlanker und kleiner werden statt immer breiter, schwerer und übermotorisierter.
ALT Grafik zeigt, wie PM2,5 Feinstaub-Emissionen durch Abrieb mit dem Gewicht zunehmen
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Er passen drie kratten bier in én twee Europarlementariërs!
Samen met collega @bgroothuis ‘gecrosst’ door Rotterdam in de Microlino.
Deze compacte elektrische stadsauto is ‘Made in Europe’ en mag zelfs de snelweg op!
Voor de kenners: de ‘bubblecar’ is geïnspireerd op de BMW Isetta uit de vorige eeuw.
Met dank aan @pauldekrom van Louwman Group.
#microlino #stadslogistiek #transport
That should be a model for other cities. Costs almost no money and has immediate benefits.
As of today, the speed limit on almost all Amsterdam streets is now 30 km/hr (19 mph).
Amsterdam Deputy Mayor: "By lowering the speed, we also expect 20 to 30% fewer accidents." H/t @copenhenken
vvn.nl/nieuws/in-bijna-heel-…
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Not a fan of the term “virtue signaling,” but if anything is virtue signaling it’s spending $80k on a vehicle that’s essentially an SUV with a little bit of space in the back to signal what a no-nonsense, salt of the earth, hardworking dude you are
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Take an early look at the front page of The Wall Street Journal on.wsj.com/3RhDl3k
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The enormous, 7,000-lb Rivian R1T is a tire shredder.
"One owner reported having to replace their front tires after only 6,000 miles. Others speak of replacements by 12,000 miles not being uncommon."
1/2
thedrive.com/news/rivians-ti…
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I’ve spent much of this year learning about car bloat, the process through which smaller vehicles are being replaced by increasingly massive SUVs and trucks.
What I’ve learned: Huge cars are terrible for society, often in ways that are hidden.
A summary 🧵
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.@MicrolinoWorld rolls into France with its space-saving, electric bubble quadricycle, Microlino.
Read more: bit.ly/3Q0EpYQ
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You love to see it:
A new bill in New York State proposes weight-based car fees, forcing owners of oversized SUVs/trucks to pay hundreds of additional dollars to register their vehicles.
*This* is how to push back against car bloat.
curbed.com/2023/06/new-york-…
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In Amsterdam, a microcar called the Canta was a godsend for residents w/disabilities. Owners could even use bike lanes and park on sidewalks.
Then another another tiny car arrived - and things got messy.
Me in @CityLab: The saga of Amsterdam’s microcars.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Warum die Menschen in Städten Tempo 30 wollen:
- weniger Lärm
- weniger Abgase
- weniger Stau
- 70% mehr Sicherheit vor tödl. Unfällen
Was Minister #Wissing dazu sagt:
„Beim innerstädtischen Straßenverkehr darf man nicht nur die Interessen der Bewohner in den Blick nehmen“
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In the last few decades, the SUV market in America has exploded.
Automakers say the reason for this growth has been "changing consumer preferences."
But that's not the full story.
One of the main reasons for the growth is the "SUV loophole."
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I’m increasingly convinced that one way to quickly democratise EV charging for those who park on-street is a £30 bit of hardware that can be installed in 30 minutes. Now we just need the government and local authorities to get ready to enable this solution. #throughstreetcharging
