Electric Mobility Arrives in Rimini, Italy with MiMoto and Be Charge

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Helbiz has partnered with Be Charge to enhance electric mobility in Rimini, Italy, following Helbiz's acquisition of MiMoto. This collaboration aims to deploy a comprehensive electric scooter sharing service supported by Be Charge's extensive charging network. Initially, 50 MiMoto scooters will be available for residents and tourists, leveraging Be Charge's 370+ charging stations in Emilia-Romagna, including 84 in Rimini. This initiative reflects a commitment to sustainability and smart mobility in the region.

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• Partnership with Be Charge enhances electric mobility services in Rimini.
• 50 MiMoto electric scooters to be available initially, expanding access for residents and tourists.
• Be Charge operates over 370 charging stations, enhancing infrastructure for electric vehicles.
• The initiative aligns with regional goals for environmental sustainability.

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Helbiz, a global leader in micro-mobility that is the business combination target of GreenVision Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: GRNV), announced a partnership with Be Charge, a Be Power S.p.A. Group company dedicated to the deployment of charging infrastructures for electric mobility, to bring electric mobility to Rimini, Italy. Helbiz, which recently acquired MiMoto Smart Mobility S.r.l, the Italian leader in the scooter sharing market, will offer its innovative scooter sharing service across the city accompanied by Be Charge’s extensive charging network.

Electric Mobility Arrives in Rimini, Italy with MiMoto and Be Charge (Photo: Business Wire)

This initiative is part of a wide-ranging project that aims to develop and spread electric mobility in Emilia-Romagna, a region in which there are already over 1,200 Helbiz vehicles, including electric bikes and electric scooters. Fifty MiMoto electric scooters will be initially available to residents and visitors in the resort of Romagna across the city center and along the coast. Be Charge currently operates more than 370 recharging stations in Emilia-Romagna, of which 84 points are being activated in Rimini.

The city of Rimini is paving the way as an innovator and pioneer of electric mobility with MiMoto's electric scooters and Be Charge's charging stations. To underscore the technological spirit of Emilia-Romagna and the city of Rimini, the launch ceremony of this initiative was presided by the Councillor for Mobility and Transport, Infrastructure, Tourism and Commerce of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Andrea Corsini, accompanied by the Mayor of Rimini, Andrea Gnassi.

Both MiMoto and Be Charge share the core values of environmental sustainability and improving people’s lives through smart mobility and the sharing economy. Additionally, the two companies partnered with the Emilia-Romagna region and the city of Rimini, an area rich with the spirit of innovation that understood the importance of environmental sustainability and its global impact.

The partnership with Be Charge will also make it easier to rent vehicles throughout the territory and to offer value-added services. Among these services, there will be a seamless way to share during car recharging time, which takes the concept of intermodality to a new level in terms of efficiency and sustainability.

"Rimini was one of the first cities in Italy to invest in electric micro-mobility, serving as a point of reference in the country for the experimentation of new forms of sustainable mobility,” said the mayor of Rimini Andrea Gnassi. “Shared scooters are now a reality, and we will soon start with the experimentation of electric car sharing. Today, the launch of Mimoto and Be Charge services project Rimini to be among the most advanced Italian tourist destinations, with a wide range of transportation offerings for citizens and tourists. These services are part of a path that Rimini has been following for years, which sees prioritizing the environment and reclaiming urban spaces as strategic factors for the city’s economic development. Cities must emerge from the pandemic with less smog and fewer cars, more well-being and more space. Thanks to the courage of its choices, Rimini is already on

FAQ

What is the partnership between Helbiz and Be Charge about?

Helbiz partnered with Be Charge to enhance electric mobility in Rimini, deploying scooter sharing supported by Be Charge's charging network.

How many electric scooters will be available in Rimini due to this partnership?

Initially, 50 MiMoto electric scooters will be available for residents and tourists in Rimini.

What is Be Charge's role in Rimini's electric mobility initiative?

Be Charge provides the charging infrastructure, operating over 370 stations in Emilia-Romagna, including 84 in Rimini.

When did Helbiz acquire MiMoto?

The acquisition of MiMoto by Helbiz occurred recently prior to the partnership announcement with Be Charge.

How does this initiative impact sustainability in Rimini?

The initiative promotes environmental sustainability by providing electric mobility options and reducing reliance on traditional vehicles.