Source: MAHLE

Marco A. de la Serna, Head of Strategy and Business Development at LEVA-EU member MAHLE SmartBike Systems, spoke at the recent “Palencia se mueve. Sustainable Mobility” event.

Translating as “Palencia is on the move. Sustainable Mobility”, the event was organised by El Norte de Castilla at the Lecrác Cultural Centre. The session brought together municipal representatives and industry experts to explore the challenges and opportunities facing medium-sized cities like Palencia in their transition towards cleaner, more efficient and people-centred mobility models. Marco shared MAHLE’s perspective on the bicycle as a key tool for urban transformation, highlighting that every kilometre travelled by bike is a step towards a more human-centred city. The event also highlighted the value of local talent and Palencia’s potential to become a testing ground for new cycling technologies.

Marco stated: “At MAHLE SmartBike Systems, we are deeply committed to supporting Palencia in its journey toward more inclusive and sustainable mobility. We believe there is a real opportunity for the city to become a benchmark in urban transformation—provided that the right policies are implemented to embrace all forms of mobility, rather than limiting emerging alternatives. We’re proud to be considered a relevant stakeholder in this strategic dialogue and will continue working to ensure that technology helps build cities that are more accessible, equitable and people-focused.”