Powering the Future of E-Mobility, Safely

Building upon our history of innovation in shared mobility Shared Mobility Inc. has continuously tested and implemented new technologies to improve transportation systems.

Shared Mobility Inc. testing a Swobbee e-bike battery charging system

In-hub charging units from Drop Mobility (left) and Re:Charge (right)

We have been at the forefront of mobility advancements, from pioneering early electric vehicles in shared fleets to launching the first smart bike share system in the U.S. We have also piloted volunteer transportation programs, partnered with Uber on electric bikeshare, and introduced the nation’s first e-bike libraries, continuously pushing the boundaries of shared mobility. Recently, we have been critically looking at charging infrastructure for micromobility, working with technology providers Drop Mobility and Re:Charge

We have been following trends in the U.S. and Europe regarding safe charging practices for privately owned and shared micromobility systems. As the demand for electric mobility grows, battery safety has become a larger priority–certified batteries and fire prevention. One approach gaining traction is battery swapping technologies, which offers a safer alternative to traditional in-building charging methods. In alignment with this trend, our Team is working with our new partner Swobbee to understand their battery swapping technology for potential use cases– bike library, bike share,  private ownership–across the Hudson Valley and other regions of New York.

Swobbee unit being tested on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

Swobbee’s new innovative approach to electric micromobility battery charging allows for users to safely charge their devices outside of their homes. Users can use their phone to unlock a cabinet in the unit, and leave their battery to charge securely on the street. Alternatively, they can ditch the traditional battery ownership model to adopt a new shared battery model. In some cases, users have the ability to perform “battery swaps” at stations and leave their depleted battery to charge in the unit, to later be taken by someone else. This eliminates the need for at-home battery charging while reducing the overall cost of ebike ownership.

Our goals when looking at new technologies focus on the following:

Evaluate Performance & Reliability : Assess the operational efficiency, user experience, and long-term durability of Swobbee’s battery swapping technology.

Enhance Safety & Compliance : Examine and ensure that new innovative products adhere to the most recent safety standards and practices

Explore Different Use Cases : Investigate the feasibility of using new products in a wide range of micromobility applications both in shared and consumer environments to see if they can be used for purposes they were not explicitly designed for.

Encourage Adoption & Stakeholder Engagement : Work with property owners, businesses, municipalities, and individual consumers to introduce them to new products in an attempt to drive sales and convert them to customers while taking their feedback and helping our technology partners further develop their products and services.

Our Team hopes, similar to other technologies we have worked with, to help with deployment of sustainable and safe transportation technologies across the country. 

Interested in working with us? Contact us at Info@sharedmobility.org