Tag «light electric vehicles»

Electric-powered cycle or foot trailer to be trialled for last-mile deliveries in UK

Trials are to take place of a new electric-powered trailer that will enable cycle or foot couriers to deliver large quantities of parcels. Technology being deployed on the trailer is termed ‘net neutral’, so the weight of the trailer is not felt by the handler, allowing for more last-mile deliveries by foot or cycling. Use of such …

Dutch research (AUAS) on business models for LEFV’s in urban freight

City logistics is becoming more finely meshed and more frequent. The transport of freight in cities with heavy freight vehicles and light commercial vehicles leads to congestion, a poor air quality, noise pollution, and incidents. The maximum loading volume of heavy freight vehicles and light commercial vehicles is rarely needed for urban freight.