Micromobility

The Canta Premium EV. (Photo from Waaijenberg Mobiliteit)

The Canta: How an ICE Micromobility Icon Kicked in Personal EV Adoption

AMSTERDAM — On the cobblestone streets of this anciently beautiful city, between the choreographed chaos of well insulated pedestrians, clattering chains of bicycles, and the stately glide of electric trams, a peculiar vehicle weaves through the urban fabric. It’s smaller than a Smart car, quieter than a whisper, and legally … [continued]

Girls on e-scooters. Pleasant Grove, Utah. November 2, 2025. Fritz Hasler Photos

E-Bike & E-Scooter Mobility For Parents & Children

Look at what I saw on the bike trail a few days ago: Traditionally, scooters were a kids’ toy and e-bikes were for adult transportation and recreation. However, with the advent of powerful batteries and electric motors there has been a revolution in what is possible for both recreation and … [continued]

The Fiat Topolino EV. Versatile and extremely popular. (Photo for Cleantechnica by author)

Amsterdam’s Tiny Electric Cars Are Not Just Golf Carts That Went To Design School

I am now in this wonderfully cultural city that floats on piles embedded centuries ago. I am here for the Bentley Systems Year of Infrastructure and will report on how clean energy is compelled by good infra later. Now I want to talk about walking through Amsterdam’s narrow streets when … [continued]