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  1. Fulpra tour with founder

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    Source: Fulpra

    The LEVA-EU member’s founder and director, Niels Markvoort, gives a tour of the cargo bike brand’s factory in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands. He shares his perspective on the creation of Fulpra, its unique offering and latest product updates in providing sustainable urban logistics solutions.

    First, Niels gives a tour of the inline assembly area in which Fulpra bikes are built, where he details the different components being put together to produce cargo bikes, and the various load compartments, which are designed uniquely for each customer.

    He also spoke of Fulpra’s newest innovation, the Quatro, a four-wheeled light electric vehicle previously showcased at Eurobike. It is being tested and being put into production for market availability in a few months, with the incorporation of a Bluetooth radio feature, for playing music while riding.

    Niels reveals that, after developing bikes for 20+ years, he started Fulpra to merge the enjoyment of cycling around the city with urban logistics. He describes the core selling point of Fulpra products as being able to cycle like a normal bike, with the capacity to handle a lot of weight. Looking ahead, he aims for every European city to feature the Fulpra optimising convenient urban logistics.

  2. Project Citylogistic 2.0 partnership with Fulpra

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    Source: Project City Logistic, Energie Cluster

    The LEVA-EU member’s newest innovation, the Fulpra Quatro, is being used for a scheme supported by the EU-funded Interreg, as part of a project that looks at reducing logistics emissions and developing an efficient distribution system with light electric freight vehicles in inner city areas.

    The Citylogistic 2.0 project is being developed in partnership with Fulpra and the University of Groningen. At the centre of the Citylogistic 2.0 project is Fulpra’s Fulpra Quatro model, a newly designed Light Electric Freight Vehicle (LEFV) that will redefine last-mile delivery in urban areas. It is an innovative, fully electric delivery vehicle designed to operate in tandem with the project’s energy-autonomous mobile mini-hub. Powered entirely by renewable energy generated at the hub, this project provides a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel vans and trucks currently used by the courier, express, and parcel (CEP) sector.

    A key advancement is the intelligent communication system between the Fulpra Quatro and the mini-hub. The vehicle automatically exchanges both logistics and energy-management data with the hub by reporting its battery status and route needs, while the hub signals charging availability and calculates charging times. This integration allows this LEFV to work seamlessly within a sustainable, modular distribution system.

    By deploying the Fulpra Quatro LEFV to deliver shipments from the mini-hub directly to customers, the project aims to significantly cut emissions, reduce traffic in city centres, and enable cleaner last-mile logistics. Prototypes of the LEFV and the hub will be physically developed, tested, and showcased in Groningen and Oldenburg as part of the project, which runs until July 31, 2027.

  3. Fulpra’s 3- and 4-wheel cargo bikes take centre stage at ICBF

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    Source: Fulpra

    The LEVA-EU member showcased the attributes of its next-generation cargo bikes at the globally renowned International Cargo Bike Festival, which recently took place in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands on October 13-14.

    Fulpra made a bold impression at the latest International Cargo Bike Festival with its Co-Founder and Growth Director, Michel Van Eijnatten, giving a presentation about his company on the ICBF stage, which began with the statement: “You are looking at the greatest cargo bike in the world.”

    The succinct introduction captured the attention of attendees and set the tone for the remainder of his presentation, which focused on substance over slogans.

    Van Eijnatten spoke about the creation of Fulpra five years ago, as a project aiming to design the most efficient cargo bike for sustainable last-mile delivery. This led them to develop their three-wheeled cargo bike, designed fully by the Fulpra team with its own drive line, platform and compartment.

    On stage, he announced a new four-wheeled cargo bike, the Fulpra Quatro, a comfort-optimised version that has 80% of the same bike and unique drive line of the three-wheeler model, which equips both LEVs for efficient performance carrying a 350 kg payload.

    The presentation concluded with a lighthearted moment as the event host, Emma Stubbe from the Dutch Cycling Embassy, took one of the bikes for a test ride.

    ICBF was a successful event for Fulpra, demonstrating their commitment to innovation in redefining urban logistics with advanced electric cargo bike technology throughout the show.

    Based in the Nieuwegein area of Utrecht, its team continues to develop the next generation of electric cargo bikes, which are designed to be powerful, reliable, and purpose-built solutions for real-world urban transport demands.

    A shortened version of the presentation can be viewed online.

  4. Fulpra cargo e-bikes used in city pilot scheme

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    Source: MoLo Hubs Project

    Facilitated by MoLo Hubs and the city of Mechelen, Pidpa technicians have traded in their vans for LEVA-EU member Fulpra’s fully equipped electric cargo bikes for a five-week trial. Pidpa is the first water company in the Flanders region to test this sustainable mobility solution.

    MoLo Hubs, an INTERREG North Sea Region project, co-funded by the European Union, announced its latest sustainable urban logistics project, which involved Fulpra bikes being customized to be more space-efficient for tools and equipment. This was to assist Pidpa technicians in carrying out their work efficiently as they navigate the city center without parking issues or access restrictions.

    From 15 September, Pidpa and the city of Mechelen have been exploring the advantages and limitations of using this sustainable mobility solution, such as its load capacity and battery range. To ensure safety and confidence on the road, Pidpa technicians have also received hands-on training from the Flemish Foundation for Traffic Knowledge.

    MoLo Hubs stated that this pilot scheme has taken inspiration from the “Park + Switch” solution in Amsterdam, where service providers leave their vans at a hub on the edge of the city and continue their journeys with a light electric vehicle. By testing a similar approach in Mechelen, Pidpa and the city aim to assess how the model can be tailored to local needs.

    “This project shows how sustainable and efficient business practices can go hand in hand,” said Alexander Vandersmissen, Alderman for Mobility and Economy.

    “With electric cargo bikes we can continue serving our customers quickly and reliably, while contributing to a more sustainable city.” – Christophe Poels, Director Sales & Marketing at Pidpa.

  5. Fulpra appoints Jehudi van de Brug as Commercial Director

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    Source: Cargo Bike Festival

    LEVA-EU member Fulpra, a manufacturer of high-load-capacity electric cargo bikes, has appointed industry expert Jehudi van de Brug as its new Commercial Director.

    Netherlands-based Fulpra has a mission of “Reshaping urban transport by reinventing last mile mobility”. It manufactures a range of powerful electric cargo bikes which offer the load capacity of a delivery van, and has grown to support customers in nine countries and sees an annual growth rate of almost 90%.

    Van de Brug joins Fulpra from fellow LEVA-EU member brand DOCKR, where he spent almost two years as Head of Commerce. Writing on his LinkedIn, he said of the new position, “I’ll continue working on what drives me most: making our inner cities cleaner, quieter, and more livable.” At Fulpra he will be responsible for building a scalable international sales structure, and focus on the expansion of strategic key accounts and partnerships globally.

    Van de Brug said, “I’m very excited to join Fulpra. It’s a unique opportunity to position a groundbreaking mobility solution from the Netherlands on the global stage. Fulpra is ready to scale, and I look forward to contributing significantly with the team.”

    Michel van Eijnatten, Co-founder & Director of Growth at Fulpra, said, “With Jehudi, we bring on board a proven sales leader who knows what it takes to scale internationally. His experience and energy perfectly align with our ambition to set the standard in sustainable urban logistics.”

  6. Medipoint highlights green benefits of Fulpra electric cargo bikes

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    Source: Medipoint

    Dutch healthcare aids provider Medipoint spotlights their fleet of LEVA-EU member Fulpra’s electric cargo bikes, as a part of the ‘Week of the Circular Economy’.

    Fulpra’s electric cargo bikes have been used by Medipoint mechanics and delivery drivers in the centre of Amsterdam since 2021. Medipoint – which provides disability aids and mobility equipment to support daily living – have been proactively using this sustainable transport solution, making it possible to efficiently deliver small orders and provide service throughout the Dutch capital.

    Delivery driver Louis Hoffman of Medipoint is happy with the electric cargo bike. “It’s nice to keep moving in the open air. In addition, you avoid all kinds of parking problems in busy cities.” Hoffman’s colleague Jason van Beusekom agrees that the Fulpras remove many of the issues associated with delivering by van or truck in busy city streets, all of which brings other benefits too. Hoffman remarked: “It’s also nice that you have just a little more time for the customer.”

    In a social media post the company wrote: “With the electric cargo bike and other sustainable steps, we are greening our fleet, encouraging electric driving and investing in charging stations. Together we work towards a greener future!”

  7. 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.

  8. Fulpra wins 4th place in Chamber of Commerce Innovation Top 100 2021

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    Source: KVK

    The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Innovation Top 100 celebrates SME companies across the Netherlands, awarding LEVA-EU member Fulpra 4th place for 2021. Fulpra develops and sells eCargo bikes for last-mile delivery services. These products reduce emissions in urban areas, reduce congestion, and facilitate a smoother delivery chain.

    The Fulpra L1 can carry four times the weight of comparable eCargo vehicles, this is thanks to a high-power electric pedal drive crafted with reliable engineering. Fulpra’s electric cargo bike is the only product in the Netherlands to have passed the strict RDW inspection and received European approval in the L1e-a category.