Tag Archives: e-cargo bikes

The BMW Group has unveiled its new e-bike concept Dynamic Cargo and e-scooter concept Clever Commute. Dynamic Cargo is a compact, three-wheeled cargo bike concept with high agility, flexible usage options and increased year-round suitability, said the company. “Our goal was to develop a concept that retains the agility and …

A two-month pilot project that will see e-cargo bikes delivering goods on behalf of Cowes businesses is starting from August. The Isle of Wight Council has appointed People Powered Community Interest Company (CIC) to run the project, with support from the council’s Sustainable Transport Access Fund from the DfT. The …

Raleigh has launched its new Stride e-cargo range. The new range encompasses two different models: the two-wheeled Stride 2 bike and the larger three-wheeled Stride 3 trike. Both Stride cycles come with a Bosch Performance CX Cargo Line motor. Equipped with a premium enviolo cargo hub and shifters, Raleigh’s use …

Tern is teaming up with Dutch-X to deliver goods to retail customers in New York. New York-based delivery service provider Dutch-X has recently acquired a fleet of Tern electric cargo bikes to help make greener and more efficient deliveries. Dutch-X makes more than three million deliveries per year and has …

Riese & Müller UK sales manager Michael Gregg analyses the cargo bike scene in the UK

Raleigh has donated £42,000 worth of e-bikes and e-cargo bikes to National Trust properties, as the charity looks to reduce its reliance on traditional vehicles and reach carbon net-zero by 2030. E-bikes will be trialled by staff at 11 properties, including estates such as Tyntesfield in North Somerset, Saltram in …

Shimano is moving further into the e-bike market with the introduction of two new drive unit models designed with features to power heavy cargo bikes.­ The two models, Shimano’s EP8 and E6100 drive units, will now come in specific cargo variations known as DU-EP800-CRG and DU-E6100-CRG. Using Shimano’s principles of …

Max Bikes Cycle Couriers has launched in Shrewsbury. “We offer bicycle, e-bike and cargo bike deliveries in the town, mostly working with the independent stores, delivering local produce in a sustainable way,” said a statement. “We are running deliveries for an artisan baker, a florist, gift shops, a book shop …

Blubrake has developed the ‘first and only’ anti-lock braking system (ABS) specifically designed for e-cargo bikes, set to reach the market in the coming months. “The braking stage is of particular importance for these vehicles,” said Fabio Todeschini, founder and general manager of Blubrake. “E-cargo bikes are heavier and faster …

Trade association LEVA-EU has laid out in full and presented to the European Commission its proposals for a new legal classification of light electric vehicles. The organisation has also called for better representation for Zero Tailpipe Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), the new concept of vehicles it has proposed, in a bid …