The article highlights Omio’s role in guiding travelers to optimal dark‑sky locations in Italy for the Perseids and to top spots in Spain for the August 2026 total solar eclipse, using its multimodal booking platform to suggest routes and transport options.
A Dutch pilot lets e‑car drivers earn about 10% of their charging cost by using smart‑charging apps to shift charging to quieter periods on the grid, aiming to reduce peak load and improve grid utilization
Drivalia, a Rome‑based mobility rental company, secured €48 million financing from the European Investment Bank to deploy about 2,900 electric vehicles in Italy and Finland, supporting its fleet electrification and EU climate goals.
Lithuanian startup Sigvi, an AI‑powered platform that lets independent fleet operators rent cars automatically, secured €1.2 million in pre‑seed funding led by Superhero Capital. The capital will be used to enhance its AI‑driven rental technology and grow its vehicle network, building on its recent launch in Poland where it manages over 200 cars.
Lilium, the German eVTOL startup that aimed to revolutionise regional air transport, ran out of cash after a €100 million state‑guaranteed loan collapsed and a €150 million investment never materialised. The company entered insolvency in October 2024, giving it three months to find new backers, but it ultimately could not, leading to the shutdown of its facilities and the scrapping of its jets.
Candela, a Swedish mobility startup focused on commercial public transport, appointed a new CEO and secured 320 million SEK in a recent large share issuance. While the latest figures show rising losses, the fresh capital is aimed at supporting the company’s expansion plans.
Portuguese startup Pollen raised €3.2 million in a seed round led by Pale Blue Dot and Mustard Seed Maze to expand its battery‑swapping network for electric motorcycles across Europe.
Carsup wants to shift to a higher gear with the Ferrari family on board, indicating a new partnership or investment to boost its development in the automotive sector.
The article explains why Lilium, the Munich‑based flight‑taxi startup, never received the €100 million KfW loan it had sought, despite state and Bavarian guarantees, and how the missed financing could affect its planned test flight and investor confidence.
A Polish startup behind the Cybercab has begun production of its electric taxi-like vehicle, marking the first time the model will be seen on public roads.