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Leading up to Micromobility Europe, James Gross talks the state of micromobility in Europe with Prabin Joel Jones, Founder and CEO of Mayten along with Augustin Friedel, Senior Manager, MHP – A Porsche Company.
Topics Discussed:
Shared and Owned Micromobility
Prabin takes us through the Tier and Dott merger:
Augustin predicts continued consolidation in the shared mobility space, with potential mergers or acquisitions among companies like Bold, Lime, and Voi. Prabin critiques Bolt's strategy and their future as the next Uber.
Augustin also spoke about the struggles of owned ebike companies and the shift towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and AVs to enhance customer experience and safety.
Software Defined Vehicles, AI and Regulation
Augustin elaborates on Europe's position on AVs, noting a lag compared to the US and China due to a lack of investment and no existing tech giants.
The potential for software-defined vehicles to improve user experience and safety, but recognizing Europe's fragmented approach to AVs and mobility tech.
How government and local authorities could play a more significant role in advancing AVs and shared mobility through funding and regulatory support.
Augustin speculates about Europe's potential to catch up in the AV space by pooling resources from major automotive players and focusing on local mobility solutions.
Safety is discussed as a primary concern for micromobility users, with different European cities showing varying degrees of progress in creating safe infrastructure for cyclists and scooter users.
Despite the challenges faced by shared mobility and AVs, there's optimism about the future, with emphasis on the need for innovation, better regulation, and strategic investments.
The discussion concludes with a call for continued exploration and improvement in the mobility space, acknowledging the long journey ahead but recognizing the opportunities for impactful change.
Trends to watch:
- Software-Defined Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence
- The Role of Government in mobility investments and Regulation
- Safety and Infrastructure
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64: Getting to a Better Place with mobility - Michael Granoff from Maniv Mobility
63: Escalators, Elevators and Stairs, and the Job-to-be-done of micromobility
62: The latest on the war over micromobility data - a conversation with David Zipper
61: Scooter parking - a missing part of the puzzle with Colin Roche from Swiftmile
60: How does micromobility conform to disruptive innovation theory?
59: Backing the best in micromobility - a conversation with Kevin Talbot, GP of Relay Ventures
58: Micromobility from the beginning - a conversation with Sanjay Dastoor, CEO of Skip and co-founder of Boosted Boards
57: The Trough of Disillusionment - unpacking hype, adoption and funding
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52: The Global Shared Scooter Sharing Market - talking with Felix Jakobsen and Enrico Howe from Unu Motors
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49: Hardware Standards, Cybertruck and The Autonomy Boondoggle
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