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Electric scooter stories

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Uber’s JUMP e-scooters arrive in Auckland
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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shared services
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sustainability
Uber's JUMP e-scooters have officially launched in Auckland, allowing users to access the service through the Uber app.
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NZ owned e-scooter service rolls into Wellington
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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apps
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wellington city council
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transport
Following a growing global trend, New Zealand-owned electric scooter share company Flamingo is launching in the capital June 18.
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Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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xiaomi
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security vulnerabilities
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electric scooter
Xiaomi's M365 electric scooters pose severe risks due to Bluetooth security flaws, potentially allowing attackers to control and endanger riders.
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Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital disruption
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nexgen
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electric scooter
Lime's e-scooter rentals spark global controversy. While ignored for their disruptive model, they face mounting scrutiny over safety and regulation.
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Xiaomi fans bubble over at Mi Store grand opening
Sat, 10th Nov 2018
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smartphones
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iot
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xiaomi
The fans filled Auckland’s Westfield Sylvia Park to take advantage of the opening specials and get their hands on some Xiaomi tech.
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Start-up turns to 3D printing to create smart scooter prototype
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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3d printing
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market
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solar power
A start-up has developed a first-of-its-kind, lightweight, solar-powered electric scooter using Stratasys PolyJet and FDM 3D printing technology.