TECH FOCUS: UrBAN MOBiliTy/UAM SAE making its mark in urban mobility With scooters and e-bikes continuing to grow as a portion of the " vehicle " population in cities, SAE International is helping ensure that their proliferation proceeds safely and efficiently. Leading that effort at SAE is Pooja Chaudhari, head of new mobility. The goal, she told Update, is to " make these mobility options feasible as an alternative to cars or transit. " News reports from around the globe about such vehicles catching fire - fires that sometimes spread to buildings - have caught Choudhari's attention. The problem is that many people charge micro vehicles in their apartment. While all battery types pose some risk of one kind or another, the lithium-ion type that is favored for micro vehicles is somewhat prone to catching fire, she said. For that and other reasons, SAE is UPDATE Pooja Chaudhari, head of new mobility at SAE international. seeking volunteers to serve on the new Micromobility Battery Standards Committee. If interested, contact Chaudhari or Dante Rahdar. The Micromobility Battery Standards October 2023 17 SAE International MIThttp://http://