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There are bigger cargo bikes like these: https://eavcargo.com/ https://eavcargo.com/ Think about the psychics, you remove all the steel of a delivery truck and
by whazor 2y ago
There are bigger cargo bikes like these: https://eavcargo.com/ https://eavcargo.com/
Think about the psychics, you remove all the steel of a delivery truck and replace it with plastic. Of course its going to be more efficient. Since it is like a bike, it doesn’t need a roll cage.
With last mile delivery, you don’t really care about the top speed of a vehicle. But how fast it can accelerate. With an electric motor and regenerative brakes, you could compete easily with an electric van. After all, there is less weight to propel.
- rickydroll 2y agoYes, think about physics. How hard can you grab your brakes and shed momentum when stopping an e-cargo bike traveling at 25-30 mph and with 750 pounds of cargo plus human? When do bike tires lose their grip on dry, wet, icy, and sandy roads? I've driven trucks with 1000-3000lb loads. I understand how handling changes between vehicle types (different masses and 2 vs. 4 vs 6 wheels). My experience is why I advocate for specialized training and licensing for class 3 e-bikes and cargo bikes. I also suggest cargo bike training should include securing and balancing a load because I've seen too many improperly secured loads by idiots putting themselves and others at risk.
- loeg 2y agoThe vehicle the OP linked has a cargo rating of 375 lb, not 750, and a top (assisted) speed of 15 mph, not 25-30. In the US we don't require special licensing to drive box trucks up to 26,000 lb GVWR, much less a few thousand lb like you're talking about. Requiring licensing for all class 3 ebikes (speed limited to 28 mph, vast majority carrying little to no cargo) would be absurdly disproportionate.