Hopper Mobility
Hopper Mobility is an innovative start-up from Augsburg that develops sustainable mobility solutions for the city of the future. With the Hopper, a hybrid of e-bike and car, it offers comfort and flexibility for urban everyday life and focuses on ecological responsibility.
Hopper Mobility: Innovative Mobility Solutions for the City of the Future
editHopper Mobility, founded in 2019 in Augsburg, is a dynamic start-up dedicated to developing future-proof and sustainable mobility solutions for urban areas.
Key Products and Services
editThe heart of Hopper Mobility is the innovative vehicle Hopper, a hybrid of e-bike and car. The Hopper combines the advantages of both worlds: it offers the comfort of a car, the flexibility and sustainability of a bicycle, and is classified as a Pedelec, allowing it to be ridden on bike paths. With a maximum speed of 25 km/h, a roof for weather protection, and a steering wheel for high maneuverability, the Hopper is ideal for urban everyday life. It accommodates two adults or one adult and two children and features a trunk that can be optionally expanded[1][3][5].
Main Mission and Values
editHopper Mobility is driven by the vision of making cities more livable and sustainable. The company's mission is to transport people safely and comfortably from A to B while protecting the environment. The founders, Martin Halama, Philipp Herrmann, and Torben Müller-Hansen, focus on fair and sustainable supply chains and aim for a circular economy in the long term. The company emphasizes the importance of comfort, ecology, and practicality in urban mobility[2][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editA central goal of Hopper Mobility is the reduction of CO2 emissions and the minimization of operating costs. The Hopper saves up to 100% of CO2 emissions compared to a car and offers a cost-effective alternative for urban transport. The optional solar roof allows for additional battery charging, enabling the Hopper to be operated autonomously for up to 70% of the year. Furthermore, Hopper Mobility is working on sustainable supply chains and fair working conditions to minimize environmental impact[1][3][4].
Cooperations and Projects
editHopper Mobility collaborates with cities such as Augsburg, Eindhoven, and Gdansk as part of EU-funded projects to develop and implement innovative mobility solutions. These collaborations aim to make urban infrastructure more efficient and flexible and to advance the mobility transition. The company has also successfully conducted crowd-investment rounds to finance the series production of the Hopper and expand other business areas[5].
Conclusion
editHopper Mobility is revolutionizing urban mobility with the Hopper, an innovative vehicle that combines comfort, sustainability, and flexibility in a unique concept. Through its efforts for sustainable and fair practices, the company actively contributes to creating more livable cities and offers a practical alternative to conventional car traffic.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://pro.earth/2024/06/24/hopper-eine-innovative-mobilitaetsloesung-zwischen-auto-und-e-bike/
- 2 - https://hopper-mobility.com/das-unternehmen/
- 3 - https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/wirtschaft/hopper-mobility-augsburger-start-up-erfindet-das-e-bike-neu-ein-fahrzeug-fuer-die-stadt-von-morgen-id61869626.html
- 4 - https://www.vehiculum.de/magazin/hopper-mobility-im-interview-wie-sieht-mobilitat-in-zukunft-aus
- 5 - https://hopper-mobility.com/presse/