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The LEVA-EU member has announced the expansion of its global operations to the United States, with the pilot of its Fulpra Quatro model in the major US city. The Quatro is its newest model, a four-wheeled cargo e-bike.

The pilot phase consists of 20 models being used in Manhattan by various customers, including Net Zero Logistics, a major last-mile logistics company.

Its CEO Mark Chiusano said the following about Fulpra’s significance in urban logistics:

“The future of urban delivery is here, and Fulpra built it. Fulpra’s e-quads tackle cutting carbon, reducing street congestion, and unlocking efficient delivery in the neighborhoods that need it most.”

Fulpra’s founder, Michel van Eijnatten, is also reporting a positive reception of the vehicles in New York:

“It is great to see how well our product works in a global city like New York. And if we can make it there, we can make it everywhere. Hopefully.”

After the initial phase, there will be a deployment of more Quatros in New York, bringing the total vehicles there to approximately 170, giving Fulpra a valuable starting point in the city considered to be one of the most complex markets for the urban distribution in the world.

Designed to elevate daily commercial use

Fulpra’s Quatro model has been innovated as an alternative offering to the delivery van in urban settings. As a four-wheeled electric cargo bike, it provides a load volume of around 2.5 m³ and is designed for use by delivery services and service companies. With its robust design, high load capacity and access to cycling infrastructure, it brings powerful efficiency for dense urban delivery.

For its New York deployment, the fully electric and emission-free vehicle is equipped with a rearview camera, a maximum speed of 25 km/h, with full compliance to the local NYC DOT e-bike guidelines.

Fulpra’s deployment to New York signifies the important role heavy e-cargo bikes can play in last-mile distribution globally. Just like European cities, which are increasingly implementing zero-emission zones and delivery traffic restrictions, New York is experiencing similar issues with congestion, emissions and parcel flows increasing.