Originally published on Ecopreneurist. One of the most sustainable forms of transportation that we have is the humble bicycle, as it’s efficient, affordable, and doesn’t require any type of fossil fuels to operate. But one major drawback to using bicycles for everyday transportation is their lack of flexibility for carrying … [continued]
One of the cool electric vehicles I got to check out recently at EVS27 in Barcelona was an electric cargo trike. It looks like an excellent option for inner-city deliveries, or “last-mile” deliveries as they are sometimes called. I very briefly interviewed the CEO of the company that created these … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. Cargo bikes and trikes are just starting to catch on in North America, after a long history in Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany. And now might be a great time to jump in and get one. Copenhagen-based Butchers and Bicycles has created a pretty freakin’ awesome tilt-action cargo … [continued]
The cargo bike trend is really starting to take off and gain traction in the US. It seems as though there are cargo bikes nearly everywhere you look in some parts of the country nowadays. What’s been the driving force behind this rapid adoption (or re-adoption) of the technology? Consumer … [continued]
Some cleantech eatin’s for you cleantech lovers (click on the categories for our stories on these subjects): Solar Power Two Strategic Lessons from Distributed PV Today, French energy takes a look at the distribution of PV arrays in Germany by system size based on the latest data up to July … [continued]
Here are some more top EV & bike stories for your reading pleasure (as always, don’t skip reading our gems first): EVs Test Drive; Honda’s Sporty CR-Z Hybrid, Why We Loved It Quick Drive: 2014 Ford Fiesta And Ford Fusion Energi Next Mitsubishi Evo Could Be A 500 Horsepower Hybrid … [continued]
Catching up on some top clean transport news, below are 9 electric vehicle (EV) and 11 bike stories we wouldn’t want you to miss, and one more rogue transportation story. Of course, check out our Clean Transportation category for the top EV and bike stories of the week. Electric Vehicles … [continued]
With a strong bicycle culture starting to emerge around the world, bikes are starting to replace other vehicles for a wide variety of purposes. You can now count ice cream trucks among those. Cargo bikes are the perfect fit for this kind of mobile, small-scale business. In all likelihood, switching … [continued]
Some more clean transport news from the past few days or so: EVs Ford Fusion Energi Priced At $39,495: “Marching forward with its plans to launch a slew of plug-in hybrid vehicles this year, Ford has finally put a price and details to the much-anticipated 2013 Ford Fusion Energi … [continued]
One of the leading retailers and manufacturers of electric bikes in North America, Pete’s Electric Bikes, launched three new models at the Interbike convention last week (the largest gathering for the bicycle industry in North America). The three models include an electric bikeshare eBike, an electric mid-drive cargo eBike, and … [continued]
