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- Testing times for second wave scooter startups Mon, 14 Jan 19, 5:00amInvestors are still pouring millions into scooter startups, albeit sometimes at flat valuations. At the same time a little cash is flowing the other way, in cases where cities have realized the importance of prioritizing...
- Cove.Tool wants to solve climate change one efficient building at a time Wed, 5 Dec 18, 7:01amAs the fight against climate change heats up, Cove.Tool is looking to help tackle carbon emissions one building at a time. The Atlanta-based startup provides an automated big-data platform that helps architects, engineers...
- Uber fires up its own traffic estimates to fuel demand beyond cars Mon, 17 Sep 18, 3:18amIf the whole map is red and it’s a short ride, maybe you’d prefer taking an Uber JUMP Bike instead of an UberX. Or at least if you do end up stuck bumper-to-bumper, the warning could make you less likely to get...
- Meet the speakers at The Europas, and get your ticket free (July 3, London) Wed, 23 May 18, 6:44pmExcited to announce that this year’s The Europas Unconference & Awards is shaping up! Our half day Unconference kicks off on 3 July, 2018 at The Brewery in the heart of London’s “Tech City” area, followed...
- London’s Electric Car Sharing Program Gets a $166M Boost From French Billionaire Vincent Bolloré Fri, 14 Mar 14, 6:30amEncouraged by the rapid success of the "Boris Bike" sharing program, London has announced plans for an electric car sharing network. French billionaire Vincent Bolloré, the brains and money behind Paris' Autolib car sharing...
- Clever Pop-Up Store Lets Homeless South Africans ‘Shop’ For Used Clothing Sun, 2 Feb 14, 6:00amMost of us can't imagine the stress and shame that come along with being homeless. Services that are meant to help those without a place to live mean well, but often they treat homeless individuals like unfeeling cattle--expecting...
- Birdbnb: 50 Adorable Birdhouses Modeled After Airbnb’s Most Popular Rental Properties Wed, 18 Dec 13, 9:55amThe campaign, created by Airbnb's agency of record, Pereira & O'Dell in San Francisco, takes a creative spin on travel. Instead of promoting the site's unique rental properties in a traditional way, the company commissioned...
- 50 Adorable Handcrafted Birdhouses Modeled After the Most Unique Airbnb Properties in the World Wed, 18 Dec 13, 12:00amThe campaign, created by Airbnb's agency of record, Pereira & O'Dell in San Francisco, takes a creative spin on travel. Instead of promoting the site's unique rental properties in a traditional way, the company commissioned...
- Airbnb Scores Victory in NYC: Judge Rules That Host’s Actions Were Actually Not Illegal Wed, 2 Oct 13, 2:53amA ruling made by an NYC judge fining an Airbnb host $2,400 for renting out his room caused quite a stir in May, but now another judge has overturned the decision...
- French EV Car-Sharing Service Autolib to Set Up Shop in Indianapolis Tue, 18 Jun 13, 1:09amWhen it comes to hubs of alternative transportation and the sharing economy, one usually thinks of progressive hotspots like San Francisco or Portland...
- 6 Fun, Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Earth Day! Fri, 19 Apr 13, 3:01am1. Don't Drive I know, I know. At face value, this doesn't sound like much fun at all. But that's only because you've forgotten how awesome the alternatives can be. Give your car the day off this Earth Day. Plan to get to...
- 6 Ways To Have A Shareable Valentine’s Day Thu, 7 Feb 13, 7:00amRead the rest of 6 Ways To Have A Shareable Valentine’s Day Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: collaborative consumption, gifts, giving, reuse, sharing, sharing economy, swapping, valentine's...
- Repair Cafes in The Netherlands Give Life Back to Broken Objects Tue, 20 Mar 12, 7:44amA new brand of DIY self-sufficiency is spreading across The Netherlands. Skilled craftswomen, mechanics, seamstresses, and handypersons are banding together to resist disposable consumer culture. It is the rise of the Repair...
- DIY: A Simple Guide to Beer Brewing for Seasonal Ale Lovers Sat, 10 Dec 11, 5:20amRead the rest of DIY: A Simple Guide to Beer Brewing for Seasonal Ale Lovers Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: ale, beer, beer advocate, beersmith, belgian, boil, bottling, brew, brewing beer, brewmaster,...
- i-Go eBike Concept Powers You Through the City and Charges Your Smartphone Fri, 26 Aug 11, 12:25ami-Go is an electric bike concept loaded with futuristic rider-friendly features such as regenerative wireless brakes, internal gears, smartphone charging ability, mobile app and GPS all integrated into a foldable design. ...