Electric cargo bikes are some of the most intriguing e-bikes because of their versatility. They can carry a lot of weight in addition to their passengers and therefore transcend a single passenger e-bike with a rear rack. I remember riding one of the smaller, non-cargo e-bikes, which was impressive in … [continued]
There are e-cargo bikes, and then there are e-cargo bikes… On the one hand, there are electric cargo bikes that include a little more room for carrying stuff in their design, but are otherwise pretty much like a bog-standard electric bicycle, sorta like the basic modern crossover design in automobiles, … [continued]
The MovR3 electric cargo bike from Germany’s RYTLE incorporates a feature that enables the driver to quickly swap out an empty cargo box for a full one, similar to how a semi can drop an empty trailer and hook up a full one, which lends itself well to a delivery … [continued]
An e-cargo bike that can carry goods and passengers? Yes, please. The Oh Wow Conductor Plus is a convertible electric trike that is designed to act as a cargo bike when you need to haul stuff, and to quickly switch into a cycle rickshaw/pedicab mode when you need to carry … [continued]
Electric cargo bikes are evolving and improving rapidly these days, especially on the commercial and fleet side of things, where increased payload volume and carrying capacity are key, as well as stability, safety, and dependability for daily use. Many of these new ‘professional’ e-cargo bike platforms are coming out of … [continued]
Electric cargo bikes and trikes and quadricycles are being put to a wide variety of uses, from hauling materials to passengers to tools to packages, but what if your passenger is, say, dead? It turns out that electric cargo bikes can also make a great hearse, enabling the deceased to … [continued]
One effective step in transitioning to a lower carbon lifestyle is reducing car trips, and e-bikes are perfect for this, as they can take a lot of the effort out of pedaling, so running errands on a bicycle doesn’t have to require getting (as) sweaty, and e-bikes can effectively flatten … [continued]
When Talib Abdullahi decided to help share his city’s rich black history through a group bike ride, he chose Specialized’s Globe Haul ST cargo e-bike to lead the way.
Power-assisted bicycles have existed for more than a century. While gasoline-powered bicycles are no longer mainstream, today, battery-powered electric bicycles (e-bikes) are more popular than ever. Sales figures for e-bikes are significantly outpacing all other electric vehicles. “Most people’s first experiences with electric vehicles are with an e-bike, not an … [continued]
As kids, many of us grew up with the Radio Flyer brand and its iconic red wagons. Whether it was a signature wagon or another multi-wheel device designed to maximize joy for children, they’ve been around for decades. Radio Flyer is pushing into the electric mobility space with a line … [continued]
