As we all know, shared micromobility, including e-scooters and e-bikes, has become a common part of urban transport, offering quick and flexible options for getting around cities. The striking shift, however, is not just that these devices are everywhere, but how long they’re lasting and what that means for cities, operators, and the environment.

This week, Berlin became the hub for Europe’s commercial mobility scene. The 6th DEKRA Future Congress for Commercial Vehicles brought together industry leaders, engineers, policymakers, and innovators to tackle one urgent mission: decarbonising heavy transport while keeping logistics humming.The message was loud and clear: Europe’s road freight is growing, and the shift to cleaner, smarter transport is no longer optional. But the future isn’t on a blueprint or a PowerPoint anymore - it’s happening out there on the highways and in real fleets.

The way we move through cities is changing faster than at any time in the past century. Software-defined vehicles, autonomous systems, connected streets, and new business models are converging with urgent climate goals and tighter urban space. Ahead of IAA Mobility in Munich tomorrow, we asked leaders from across the mobility spectrum – automotive OEMs and suppliers, autonomous driving specialists, mobility startups, and communications experts – to share how they see the next chapter unfolding.

It’s not every day that a relic from a shelved 1960s highway project becomes the hero of urban cycling. But in Zurich - where city planning often dances between tradition and innovation - that’s exactly what happened. Welcome to the Stadttunnel, a once-forgotten stretch of concrete beneath Zurich’s main station that has been reawakened as a state-of-the-art cycling tunnel. With its grand reopening in May 2025, it now connects District 4 and District 5 quickly, safely, and stylishly - all without needing to brave the chaotic city traffic above.