AÑO
2023
CATEGORÍA
Comunidad
OBJETIVOS
Industria, innovación e infraestructura, Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
PAL. CLAVE
e-bike , Urban, transport, bike, cargo
PAÍS
Austria
CRÉDITOS
GLEAM
LINK
https://gleam-bikes.com/
GLEAM
Modular multi-use e-bikes for urban transport
How does it work?
To create something that can easily compete with the carrying capacity of a car, yet with the freedom that biking provides, GLEAM uses a three-wheeled base to carry a multitude of types of cargo. Users can carry up to two children as well as bags and other goods. Businesses can choose from two sizes of cargo boxes, as well as an insulated option. The cargo containers lock, and for other transport needs, there is a further three sizes of covered trailer to choose from. Dynamic Tilting Technology ensures that passengers and cargo stay level when travelling over uneven surfaces, and the base can be resized as needed depending on what is being carried. The motor is quiet and reaches top speeds of more than 25 kilometres per hour. The company provides a range of manuals and video guides for setting up and using the bike and offers a variety of custom design options. Each order takes four to six weeks to fulfill, and customers only need to mount the front wheel when the bike arrives.
Why is it needed?
One thing is certain, in order to meet ambitious climate goals, there need to be far fewer trips taken by car and GLEAM's giving us a solution to transport people and goods safely and securely.
How does it improve life?
As a result of the pandemic shutdowns and the continued need to reduce emissions, many cities, including London and Paris, increased the number of cycle routes and expanded existing ones. As the world transitions away from fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, innovations that make alternative modes of transport easier to use, safer and more accessible are more important than ever. GLEAM’s modular design helps individuals and businesses to make the most of this growing trend.