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  1. Nijland Cycling B.V. and Cargo Cycling Join Forces with Metrucks GmbH to PropelUrban Mobility with the Metrucks Doer E-Quadricycle

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    Nijland Cycling B.V. and its subsidiary brand Cargo Cycling are proud to announce a strategic partnership with Metrucks GmbH, aimed at revolutionizing urban mobility through the innovative Metrucks Doer e-quadricycle.

    The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) solidifies the commitment of all parties to collaborate on production, sales, and service of the groundbreaking vehicle.

    Under the terms of the MOU, Nijland Cycling B.V. will oversee the final assembly of Metrucks Doer vehicles, leveraging its expertise to ensure the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Cargo Cycling will lead sales and marketing efforts for the Metrucks Doer outside of Germany. Metrucks GmbH will stay responsible for
    production and sales of the Doer for the German market.

    With a shared vision for sustainable urban mobility, Nijland Cycling B.V. and Cargo Cycling are poised to drive positive change in communities across the globe through the Metrucks Doer e-quadricycle.

    The Metrucks Doer sets new standards in urban transport, boasting customer-centric features such as modular building blocks for customizable solutions and a reinforced weatherproof cabin for enhanced comfort. Its ergonomic seating positions, combined with a pedelec version for seamless navigation through bike lanes, offer users unparalleled convenience and flexibility.

    “We are thrilled to join forces with Nijland Cycling B.V. to bring the Metrucks Doer to the forefront of urban mobility solutions,” says Srinath Menon, Founder and developer of the Doer at Metrucks GmbH. “This partnership not only strengthens our production capabilities but also expands our global reach, thanks to Cargo Cycling’s expertise in sales and marketing.”

    “Joining forces with Metrucks by taking on the assembly of the Doer is a great opportunity for us to further optimize our recently expanded production facilities. We love working on well-designed vehicles, and I must say, the Doer is exceptional,” says Luuk Nijland, COO at Nijland Cycling B.V.

    “We are excited to partner with Metrucks GmbH to introduce the Metrucks Doer to markets outside Germany,” says Jeroen Beumer, CCO at Cargo Cycling. “This collaboration not only underscores our dedication to sustainable urban mobility but also strengthens our position as a leading provider of innovative transportation solutions by expanding our product portfolio with a fantastic four-wheeler.”

    About Metrucks GmbH

    METRUCKS GmbH is a bootstrapped start-up, located in the south of Germany, that was founded at the end of 2021 as “Metrucks e.K.” and converted into a GmbH in 2023. The founder, Srinath Menon, is a mechanical engineer, welding engineer and holds a Master of Manufacturing Management, specialized in product design. He has years of experience in the research and development department of a well-known German car manufacturer and is following up on urban micromobility already since his studies.

    About Nijland Cycling B.V.

    Nijland Cycling B.V., a 34-year-old Dutch family business based in Heeten, is managed by the third generation. The company is well-known for its production of recumbent and adaptive bikes for individuals with disabilities under the Nijland brand and heavy-duty cargo bikes for urban logistics under the Cargo Cycling brand. They handle all production processes in-house, including frame building, a paint shop, wheel building, and assembly. Over the past few years, Nijland has seen consistent growth, demonstrating its strong presence in the market.

    About Cargo Cycling

    Established as a brand under Nijland Cycling B.V in 2020, Cargo Cycling has been a key player in the cargo bike industry, building on the efforts by Nijland in this space since 2015. It offers a unique and diverse range of heavy-duty cargo bikes to meet various logistics demands. With established partnerships with industry giants like PostNL and DHL, Cargo Cycling has solidified its position at the forefront of last-mile delivery vehicle solutions, showcasing its commitment to providing efficient and reliable transportation options for urban logistics.

  2. Antric brings electric mobility to German island of Sylt

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    ISTS and Sylt sponsors rely on the latest generation of cargo bikes

    With the use of the cargo bike “Antric One“, a new era of electromobility begins at the Insel Sylt Tourismus-Service (ISTS). Initiated by the ISTS marketing department and the Sprotten-Werbung agency, 19 Sylt companies were won over as sponsors for the innovative project.

    The cargo bike attracted many curious glances from strolling holidaymakers when it was presented on the Westerland promenade in the presence of the sponsors. “This is exactly what we were looking for, it’s tailor-made,” said ISTS event manager Jörg Elias. In the future, the cargo bike, which is fitted with the sponsors’ advertising space, will be used primarily to display event posters.

    On the island of Sylt, the Antric is mainly used for promenade and city trips, for example to cover the distance between the “Oase zur Sonne” in the south of Westerland and the North Sea Clinic or for events on the promenade. The Antric has many advantages. To quote ISTS event manager Jörg Elias: “In addition to more storage space and comfort, this is also a great advantage in rainy weather.” Our cargo bike will also be used to display event posters in future.

    Working together for progress for the benefit of the environment

    ISTS Marketing Manager Susanne Klick expressed her heartfelt thanks to all sponsors, which was documented in framed certificates. While the Sylt companies financed the purchase costs of the cargo bike, the Sylt Island Tourism Service is covering the insurance premiums.

    The four-wheeled cargo bike with e-bike technology, which is produced in the factory of the US company Cenntro in Herne, Westphalia, is a novelty – and on Sylt it is being used for the first time in the whole of Schleswig-Holstein. But there are already a number of other interested parties, from the city of Kiel to the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein.

    Hand over of the Antric One

    The “Antric One”, which can reach speeds of up to 25 kilometers per hour, has a loading volume of 2.3 cubic meters and a payload of 291 kilograms. With a range of around 50 kilometers, it offers a variety of driving comforts – from a fully suspended chassis to a comfortable seat and ergonomic pedals, to windshield wipers and a rear-view camera. Another special feature is the textile body.

    The purchase of the latest generation cargo bike, which costs around 23,000 euros, was made possible by the following Sylt companies: Café de Paris, Fisch Hüs, Restaurant Bella Vita, Sylt-Strandkörbe, Steffi-Moden, Wohndesign Kiose, Sylt Aquarium, Different, Metallschmiede Sylt, Hake, Shell gas station, Rahn & Sohn, Malerbetrieb Eberhardt, Rohrleitungsbau Sven Vogt, Ingenieurbüro Volquardsen, Bäckerei Abeling, Zimmerei Peter Paulsen, Elektro-Bau Sylt and Property and House Management Gerhard Nissen.

  3. Fulpra unveils new 2024 models

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    The Dutch manufacturer of heavy-duty and large-volume cargo trikes has given an update on new models that will be launched soon, as well as discounts for current stock.

    Fulpra’s new 2024 models will be launched on June 24th, and will come with an updated design, suspension and weather kit. The remaining stock of Fulpra’s 2023 models and a number of lightly used and ex-sample cargo bikes are currently being sold at competitive prices.

    New Fulpra 2024 models and specifications:

    The following models also share the following features: a FULPRA E-XACT DRIVE™ (20% slope, 70km range), a front and rear suspension and “Key-less entry” sliding doors.

    Visit Fulpra’s website for full information about models.

  4. EIT study: Logisticians can save massively with mixed fleets of e-cargo bikes and e-vans

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    A recent study conducted by EIT InnoEnergy, an organization dedicated to sustainable energy innovation supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), sheds light on the comparative advantages of utilizing e-vans and e-cargo bikes in terms of both costs and environmental impact.

    Source: Logistra

    The study emphasizes that employing a mixed fleet comprising both e-cargo bikes and e-vans proves to be more economically viable for logistics companies when compared to solely relying on e-van fleets. This shift towards mixed fleets is largely influenced by regulatory measures.

    Key Findings:

    1. Cost and CO2 Savings: The study reveals that deploying a mixed fleet consisting of 80% e-cargo bikes and 20% e-vans can lead to substantial annual cost savings, projected to reach 554 million euros by 2030, while concurrently reducing CO2 emissions in last-mile logistics by up to 80%. With the e-commerce sector witnessing annual volume increases of 8-14%, logistics companies are motivated to enhance profitability while mitigating environmental impact.
    2. Regulatory Influence: Regulatory initiatives, such as Stockholm’s impending ban on internal combustion engine vehicles within city centers, are compelling companies to transition towards decarbonizing their last-mile delivery services. In response to these regulatory pressures, the study provides insights into the feasibility and benefits of integrating e-cargo bikes into logistics operations.
    3. Cost Efficiency: Regardless of fleet composition and urban infrastructure, the study demonstrates that the use of e-cargo bikes reduces the overall cost per package compared to relying solely on e-vans. By 2030, the cost savings per package could increase significantly, offering substantial financial advantages to logistics companies.
    4. Benefits for Cities: Beyond monetary savings, the adoption of mixed fleets offers environmental benefits for cities, including a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions and the elimination of a significant number of delivery vehicles. Mixed fleets also alleviate pressure on local power grids and contribute to energy savings equivalent to the annual consumption of hundreds of households per city.

    Looking Ahead

    The study underscores the potential for collaboration between cities and logistics providers to maximize the benefits of mixed fleets. Public-private partnerships offer opportunities to optimize infrastructure planning, thereby realizing the advantages in terms of sustainability, land utilization, and cost efficiency. Ultimately, the study aims to provide decision-makers in Europe with valuable insights to manage escalating parcel volumes, uphold cost efficiency, and foster flexibility and sustainability in last-mile delivery operations.

  5. Antric donates to good cause via weniger e.V.

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    The cargo bike innovator has gifted an Antric One V4 to Weniger e.V. an association for people and organisations that want to embrace the idea of “less”

    Weniger describes itself as a learning and action space for impulses, suggestions and concrete implementations, where the strategies of sustainable development are also taken into account. More specifically, it is a legal entity that can be used by various projects, offering individuals and groups its brand and the infrastructure of a non-profit association. The aim is ensure that ideas are put into practice that contribute positively to the sustainability transformation of society. Various Weniger projects are designed to promote sustainable development, such as the “Paperless happy”, “CleanUp” and “Playground dwarves” projects.

    Antric‘s Cargobike offers a perfect solution with its cargobox and large load volume. “Specifically, we use the Antric for our work at and with primary schools in Witten, especially for our “MüTos – rubbish collection combined with romping around” programme. We also take part in the annual RuhrCleanUp on our cargo bike and transport the collectors’ heavy rubbish bags, because collecting rubbish is fun, lugging rubbish is less so. In general, the Antric offers us a mobility option for our numerous projects that fits in with our values,” says Patrick Schulz, employee of weniger e.V.. Antric began as a project in the Bochum University of Applied Sciences, and has been developing vehicles somewhere between e-bikes and electric cars since 2015.

    The feedback so far has also been extremely positive and has attracted a lot of attention on the streets of Bochum.

  6. New York City’s final cargo bike rules declared a victory for sustainable freight deliveries

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    Source: eBikes International

    On March 28, 2024, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) announced finalized regulations for cargo bikes marking a significant milestone in promoting sustainable delivery practices.

    According to Streetsblog NYC, these new regulations permit extended bike-trailer combinations and introduce the use of four-wheeled cargo bikes resembling vans, heralding a potential revolution in cargo transportation towards eco-friendly alternatives.

    In a statement, DOT acknowledged adjustments made to the initial draft rules following feedback gathered during the public comment period, indicating a receptive approach to industry input. The updated regulations now permit the use of pedal-assist electric-cargo bicycles measuring up to four feet wide, with four wheels, and extending up to 192 inches in length (inclusive of trailers). This is a considerable expansion from the previous limit of 120 inches, which would have restricted the operations of established delivery fleets from Whole Foods and Amazon.

    Ben Morris of Coaster Cycles praised DOT’s efforts, noting their successful balancing of public and private interests. This development signifies a step forward in accommodating the evolving needs of the transportation sector while advancing environmental sustainability objectives.

  7. Cargo bikes seen as an alternative solution to the car in Germany

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    A survey of German cargo bike users has revealed that they are viewed by some as a practical replacement for the car, with many noting the environment as the main reason for their choice.

    Source: Fietsberaad

    The Technical University of Berlin arranged for approximately 2,400 shared cargo bike users from Germany to participate in its questionnaire. Three-quarters of these respondents lived in a large city and about half did not own a car.

    Results showed that 7-18% of respondents had either gotten rid of, or not bought, a car since they began using a cargo bike, with 80% of them citing the environment as their biggest reason, followed by half stating financial reasons, and over 40% stating that they weren’t interested in driving.

    Study results also showed the cargo bike received better scores than the car on aspects such as environmental friendliness, raw material usage, greenhouse gas emissions, sense of freedom, flexibility, and price. Meanwhile, the car scored higher on functional aspects including road safety, speed, comfort, and weather dependence.

    The results of this study were published in January for the scientific journal Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behavior.

  8. International Cargo Bike Festival announces new 2024 venue and dates

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    The International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) will take place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Utrecht on 25-26th October 2024

    Source: Cargo Bike Festival

    The International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) has announced its 2024 venue and dates: it will take place in Utrecht, the 4th largest city in the Netherlands, 40 km south of Amsterdam, where the ICBF 2023 event was held.

    Utrecht has a population of 360,000 and is known for being an important hub for national & international transport networks. It’s a globally renowned bike-friendly city that has admirable cycling infrastructure, including its multi-storey bike parking facility, which is reportedly the largest in the world.

    ICBF says Utrecht is one of the most cargo bike-friendly places in the world and it can’t wait to show everyone on a global stage. The city has numerous cargo bike schemes, and many of its citizens use this mode of transport.

    New venue, new partnerships

    ICBF’s 2023 event was hosted at the same location as Fully Charged’s Home Energy and Electric Mobility show, but they will not be collaborating for this year’s event due to a date change for Fully Charged’s show, making ICBF a standalone event for 2024.

    The International Cargo Bike Festival has also announced that it will be working with Dutch Cycling Week for 2024, and exploring more of its possibilities in the years ahead. Dutch Cycling Week is a Utrecht-based cycling knowledge platform that aims to become the world’s largest platform for increasing bicycle awareness levels, policy making and usage.

    ICBF has confirmed there will be plenty of opportunities at the 2024 show for cargo bike and cycling-related companies to showcase their offerings through its expo, test-track, presenting on stage, or numerous online and offline sponsorship and promotional options that are on offer.

    Save the dates

    The ICBF team are compiling information to release to visitors and exhibitors as soon as they can, and in the meantime invites everyone to stay updated by signing up to its mailing list, and keeping an eye on ICBF Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Threads and Twitter social media channels.

    Previous 2023 show presentations can be viewed on YouTube. ICBF also looks forward to unveiling a new website revamp and rolling out the 2nd issue of its own magazine, Carrier. Carrier Issue 01 can be accessed here.

  9. Oslo Metropolitan University is seeking PhD candidates for Cargo Bike Urbanism

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    Source: OsloMet

    Oslo Metropolitan University’s Department of Built Environment is recruiting for their PhD fellowship for Cargo Bike Urbanism.

    This exciting opportunity is a full-time, salaried position working with an international team committed to researching the power of cargo bikes in fostering sustainable mobility solutions. OsloMet University, Norway’s third-largest university, seeks a candidate for a PhD Fellowship in Cargo Bike Urbanism within the “Car-goNE-City” project. The initiative, funded by JPI Urban Europe’s Driving Urban Transitions program, aims to explore shared cargo bike mobility’s potential in transforming urban landscapes toward sustainable 15-minute cities. Affiliated with the TransFrUrban research group, the candidate will contribute to the Car-goNE-City project’s goals, including studying shared mobility in 15-minute cities, assessing cargo bikes’ role in reducing car use, and engaging residents in participatory design across European cities.

    The three-year fellowship involves collaborating with project partners, guided by a PhD supervisor at OsloMet, with the expected completion and defense of a doctoral thesis leading to a PhD degree. The position starts in Fall 2024., and offers the chance to shape the future of sustainable transportation.

    Click here to learn more about the position.

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