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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SINBON and Swobbee are advancing the deployment of a citywide battery swapping network in New York City with the aim of reducing fire risks associated with e-bike charging while supporting cleaner and more reliable last-mile mobility. Leveraging SINBON's advanced connectivity technology alongside Swobbee's operational leadership and local deployment capabilities, the partnership is establishing a safe and scalable infrastructure model for urban micromobility.
New York City has seen a rise in e-bike battery fires and related incidents in recent years, with a reported $518.6 million in damage and loss from 2019 to 2023, which has prompted increased attention from city agencies and first responders. As the regulations that govern battery storage and charging evolve, infrastructure solutions that centralize and standardize charging environments are becoming increasingly important.
Swobbee, a provider of battery swapping and charging infrastructure for electric micromobility, is expanding its network following the successful completion of a city-supported pilot project. Since launching operations in March 2025, the company has installed multiple battery swapping stations in Manhattan and Jersey City, offering delivery riders UL-certified batteries and 24/7 access to fully charged power without the fire risks linked to home charging. After the pilot demonstrated a safer, fire-compliant alternative to traditional e-bike charging, Swobbee received approval to scale across all five boroughs, with more than dozens of additional stations planned by the end of the year.
SINBON's advanced interconnect technology is supporting the expansion, enabling safe, efficient battery integration across the swapping network. Reliable power connectivity and traceable systems are essential to maintaining safety and operational stability. Alex Shiung, Associate Corporate Business Development Director with SINBON, commented: "SINBON is committed to advancing electrification infrastructure that is both safe and scalable. Through our collaboration with Swobbee, we are contributing technical expertise that supports New York City's public safety goals while enabling cleaner micromobility solutions."
Swobbee oversees deployment and operations across the network, centralizing battery charging in controlled environments to reduce fire risks. Swobbee's model enables riders to instantly exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones which eliminates charging downtime and reduces reliance on informal charging setups. Since onboarding customers in March 2025, users have completed approximately 150,000 battery swaps across New York City and Jersey City which reflects strong adoption among delivery riders. The system provides UL-certified batteries, 24/7 station access, and round-the-clock customer support, including in-person assistance in Manhattan, helping riders maintain consistent earning potential.
Thomas Duscha, CEO of Swobbee, shared: "New York City was actively looking for safer, UL-certified battery solutions and invited us to participate in the pilot project in 2024. The pilot demonstrated that battery swapping can significantly improve safety while making daily work easier for delivery riders. After its success, we received the green light to expand across all five boroughs."
Together, SINBON and Swobbee aim to provide a scalable, fire-safe infrastructure model that aligns with public safety priorities while supporting the city's growing micromobility ecosystem.
About Swobbee
Swobbee is a Berlin-based climate technology company, founded in 2020 with the idea that battery charging needs to be safer and more efficient in terms of operation and resource consumption. The company was born out of the need to solve the problem of a lack of charging infrastructure for battery-powered light electric vehicles such as electric bicycles, mopeds, scooters and cargo bikes. Its unique modular battery swapping hardware combined with in-house battery management software allows for flexible use cases and leaves room for customization while maintaining scalability.
About SINBON
Established in 1989, SINBON empowers industries through intelligent connectivity and sustainable innovation, enabling cleaner mobility, ethical automation, and renewable energy with care for the planet. Guided by its ESG commitment, SINBON advances carbon management and responsible manufacturing while delivering reliable, high-quality solutions worldwide, with operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
For more information: https://www.sinbon.com/
https://swobbee.com/
Media Contact: Penny Huang
Tel.: +886-2-2698-9999 Ext. 5671
Email: PennyHuang@sinbon.com
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SINBON and Swobbee are advancing the deployment of a citywide battery swapping network in New York City with the aim of reducing fire risks associated with e-bike charging while supporting cleaner and more reliable last-mile mobility. Leveraging SINBON's advanced connectivity technology alongside Swobbee's operational leadership and local deployment capabilities, the partnership is establishing a safe and scalable infrastructure model for urban micromobility.
New York City has seen a rise in e-bike battery fires and related incidents in recent years, with a reported $518.6 million in damage and loss from 2019 to 2023, which has prompted increased attention from city agencies and first responders. As the regulations that govern battery storage and charging evolve, infrastructure solutions that centralize and standardize charging environments are becoming increasingly important.
Swobbee, a provider of battery swapping and charging infrastructure for electric micromobility, is expanding its network following the successful completion of a city-supported pilot project. Since launching operations in March 2025, the company has installed multiple battery swapping stations in Manhattan and Jersey City, offering delivery riders UL-certified batteries and 24/7 access to fully charged power without the fire risks linked to home charging. After the pilot demonstrated a safer, fire-compliant alternative to traditional e-bike charging, Swobbee received approval to scale across all five boroughs, with more than dozens of additional stations planned by the end of the year.
SINBON's advanced interconnect technology is supporting the expansion, enabling safe, efficient battery integration across the swapping network. Reliable power connectivity and traceable systems are essential to maintaining safety and operational stability. Alex Shiung, Associate Corporate Business Development Director with SINBON, commented: "SINBON is committed to advancing electrification infrastructure that is both safe and scalable. Through our collaboration with Swobbee, we are contributing technical expertise that supports New York City's public safety goals while enabling cleaner micromobility solutions."
Swobbee oversees deployment and operations across the network, centralizing battery charging in controlled environments to reduce fire risks. Swobbee's model enables riders to instantly exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones which eliminates charging downtime and reduces reliance on informal charging setups. Since onboarding customers in March 2025, users have completed approximately 150,000 battery swaps across New York City and Jersey City which reflects strong adoption among delivery riders. The system provides UL-certified batteries, 24/7 station access, and round-the-clock customer support, including in-person assistance in Manhattan, helping riders maintain consistent earning potential.
Thomas Duscha, CEO of Swobbee, shared: "New York City was actively looking for safer, UL-certified battery solutions and invited us to participate in the pilot project in 2024. The pilot demonstrated that battery swapping can significantly improve safety while making daily work easier for delivery riders. After its success, we received the green light to expand across all five boroughs."
Together, SINBON and Swobbee aim to provide a scalable, fire-safe infrastructure model that aligns with public safety priorities while supporting the city's growing micromobility ecosystem.
About Swobbee
Swobbee is a Berlin-based climate technology company, founded in 2020 with the idea that battery charging needs to be safer and more efficient in terms of operation and resource consumption. The company was born out of the need to solve the problem of a lack of charging infrastructure for battery-powered light electric vehicles such as electric bicycles, mopeds, scooters and cargo bikes. Its unique modular battery swapping hardware combined with in-house battery management software allows for flexible use cases and leaves room for customization while maintaining scalability.
About SINBON
Established in 1989, SINBON empowers industries through intelligent connectivity and sustainable innovation, enabling cleaner mobility, ethical automation, and renewable energy with care for the planet. Guided by its ESG commitment, SINBON advances carbon management and responsible manufacturing while delivering reliable, high-quality solutions worldwide, with operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
For more information: https://www.sinbon.com/
https://swobbee.com/
Media Contact: Penny Huang
Tel.: +886-2-2698-9999 Ext. 5671
Email: PennyHuang@sinbon.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
SINBON and Swobbee to Collaborate Expanding Battery Swapping Infrastructure Across New York City
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strutt, a pioneer in smart personal mobility, announces today that its flagship vehicle, the Strutt ev¹, has been honored with the prestigious iF Design Award. This accolade further validates the company's technological leadership and accelerates its commercial momentum, reopening additional pre-order slots following a rapid sell-out of its initial early-bird allocation.
Recognized since 1954 as a global symbol of creative excellence, the iF label is awarded by an independent jury of 129 international design and sustainability experts. The ev¹ was selected through a rigorous evaluation of over 10,000 submissions from 68 countries. This win recognizes innovators who dare to challenge conventions, rethink systems, and elevate everyday experiences into meaningful impact - a philosophy that aligns with Strutt's design mission.
This latest honor adds to Strutt's rapidly expanding portfolio of top-tier industry recognition, which includes the 2026 CES Innovation Award and the highly coveted 2025 Red Dot: Luminary. The consecutive winning streak represents a powerful consensus from the global tech and design communities on the ev¹'s commercial viability and market-defining potential.
The ev¹ disrupts the current market by introducing smart vehicle capabilities to the personal transport sector for the very first time. The vehicle's proprietary evSense technology serves as a significant competitive moat. Utilizing advanced smart algorithms and LiDAR, the evSense system continuously maps the full complexity of the user's environment in real-time. It makes seamless adjustments to proactively prevent collisions with walls, furniture, pedestrians, and pets, redefining safety and user independence.
"Securing the iF Design Award is a validation of our strategic vision and execution," said Tony Hong, CEO of Strutt. "Following our CES Innovation Award and Red Dot: Luminary recognition, we are seeing these industry accolades translate directly into robust early-bird sales traction. Our focus remains on scaling our operations to meet this accelerating demand and delivering a product that removes the practical barriers of daily mobility."
Following the rapid sell-out of its initial run, Strutt has released an additional allocation and reopened pre-orders. Pre-orders will remain open through the end of February via Strutt's official website: Strutt ev¹ Pre-Order Deposit
About Strutt
Strutt is a Singapore-incorporated robotics company redefining personal transport through advanced sensing, self-driving technology, and award-winning industrial design. Since its global unveiling at CES 2026, the Strutt ev¹ has defined a new category in intelligent personal mobility, engineered to deliver electric-vehicle-level safety, intelligence, and control in a compact personal vehicle built for everyday use.
Find out more: https://www.strutt.inc/
SINGAPORE, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strutt, a pioneer in smart personal mobility, announces today that its flagship vehicle, the Strutt ev¹, has been honored with the prestigious iF Design Award. This accolade further validates the company's technological leadership and accelerates its commercial momentum, reopening additional pre-order slots following a rapid sell-out of its initial early-bird allocation.
Recognized since 1954 as a global symbol of creative excellence, the iF label is awarded by an independent jury of 129 international design and sustainability experts. The ev¹ was selected through a rigorous evaluation of over 10,000 submissions from 68 countries. This win recognizes innovators who dare to challenge conventions, rethink systems, and elevate everyday experiences into meaningful impact - a philosophy that aligns with Strutt's design mission.
This latest honor adds to Strutt's rapidly expanding portfolio of top-tier industry recognition, which includes the 2026 CES Innovation Award and the highly coveted 2025 Red Dot: Luminary. The consecutive winning streak represents a powerful consensus from the global tech and design communities on the ev¹'s commercial viability and market-defining potential.
The ev¹ disrupts the current market by introducing smart vehicle capabilities to the personal transport sector for the very first time. The vehicle's proprietary evSense technology serves as a significant competitive moat. Utilizing advanced smart algorithms and LiDAR, the evSense system continuously maps the full complexity of the user's environment in real-time. It makes seamless adjustments to proactively prevent collisions with walls, furniture, pedestrians, and pets, redefining safety and user independence.
"Securing the iF Design Award is a validation of our strategic vision and execution," said Tony Hong, CEO of Strutt. "Following our CES Innovation Award and Red Dot: Luminary recognition, we are seeing these industry accolades translate directly into robust early-bird sales traction. Our focus remains on scaling our operations to meet this accelerating demand and delivering a product that removes the practical barriers of daily mobility."
Following the rapid sell-out of its initial run, Strutt has released an additional allocation and reopened pre-orders. Pre-orders will remain open through the end of February via Strutt's official website: Strutt ev¹ Pre-Order Deposit
About Strutt
Strutt is a Singapore-incorporated robotics company redefining personal transport through advanced sensing, self-driving technology, and award-winning industrial design. Since its global unveiling at CES 2026, the Strutt ev¹ has defined a new category in intelligent personal mobility, engineered to deliver electric-vehicle-level safety, intelligence, and control in a compact personal vehicle built for everyday use.
Find out more: https://www.strutt.inc/
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Strutt ev¹ Secures iF Design Award, Accelerating Commercial Momentum Following Phenomenal CES 2026 Launch
