摩拜单车与美国化工厂合作
The Chinese bike sharing company, Mobike, is teaming up with a leading US chemical firm to carry out joint research and development into creating more eco-friendly bikes.
中国磨拜单车与美国一家化工企业展开联合研发，以创造更环保的单车。
It's signed a strategic partnership deal with the American DOW Chemical Company's China branch to access its resources to find ways of improving the user experience and promoting the country's Green & Shared economy, reports ifeng.com.
Mobike's latest model, released in April, was based on DOW's PU (Polyurethane) material, resulting in a 20% reduction in weight.
The move follows Mobike's integration with China's largest solar cell manufacturer Hanergy Holding Group on May 2, and a strategic partnership hook up with the China Recycling Development Co., Ltd. on May 4.
Dubbed one of the world's largest bicycle operators, Mobike has entered the market in over 60 cities around the world, offering over 3.65 million bikes with an average of more than 20 million daily rides.
The company seeks to "solve 'the last kilometre' issue, to relieve traffic pressure, reduce environmental pollution, and help make a better city", said Mobike founder Hu Weiwei at the signing ceremony.