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The new cargo e-bikes aren’t e-bikes, exactly. They feature four wheels, give the driver a semi-enclosed cab (front windshield and roof to protect from weather), will be able to carry a load of up to 375 lbs (170kg) for up to 45 mi. per charge and will use three-pin plugs for charging so that FedEx won’t need to install custom chargers.
FedEx worked with Electric Asssited Vehicles, Ltd. (EAV) on the design of the cargo e-bikes. The U.K.’s Department for Transport awarded EAV £150,000 to develop and test the cargo e-bikes from its Freight Innovation Fund.
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According to FedEx, the fleet of cargo e-bikes will allow for faster delivery thanks to more efficient routes.
“This will enable us to deliver to our customers in an efficient and more environmentally conscious way,” said Rob Peto, Vice President Operations UK, FedEx Express. “Besides the ability to take faster routes through the city, the use of e-cargo bikes also removes vehicle tailpipe emissions from last-mile delivery, which makes them a favoured last-mile solution in congested or restricted urban areas.”
“With brilliant companies like FedEx we’re able to look beyond what our e-cargo bikes can do to reduce emissions on the road – and ensure that we’re advancing all aspects of last-mile efficiency through the delivery process,” said Adam Barmby, Founder and CEO, EAV. “FedEx shares our passion for making the rider experience the best it can be, and enabling smarter, faster operations as we do so.”
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