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How can ai curb management prevent chaos between deliveries, e-scooters and ride-hailing pickups?

City streets are getting more crowded and more complicated by the week. Deliveries, e-scooters, ride-hailing pickups and traditional traffic are all competing for the same curb and kerbside real estate. As someone who follows mobility closely, I’ve watched how these competing uses can quickly...

Mar 27, 2026 • by Léa Dumont
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How can ai curb management prevent chaos between deliveries, e-scooters and ride-hailing pickups?

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Will modular battery leasing let cargo e-bikes outcompete small electric vans for last-mile logistics?

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Could on-street battery swap kiosks make ev taxis turn profitable in dense city centers?

I remember the first time I saw an on-street battery swap kiosk in action: a neatly designed booth...

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Are solid-state battery retrofits realistic for extending the life of existing ev fleets?
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Are solid-state battery retrofits realistic for extending the life of existing ev fleets?

I often get asked whether solid-state batteries (SSBs) could be the silver bullet for keeping...

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Will modular battery leasing make e-taxi fleets profitable in high-demand city centers?
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Will modular battery leasing make e-taxi fleets profitable in high-demand city centers?

I’ve been watching electric taxis and ride-hailing fleets with a mix of excitement and...

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What metrics should cities use to decide between cargo e-bikes and small electric vans for last-mile logistics?
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What metrics should cities use to decide between cargo e-bikes and small electric vans for last-mile logistics?

I’ve spent years studying how urban spaces adapt to new mobility solutions, and one question I...

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How can curbside ai enforcement balance micromobility parking and delivery loading zones?
Micromobility

How can curbside ai enforcement balance micromobility parking and delivery loading zones?

I’ve been watching the rise of micromobility and the explosion of delivery services for years,...

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