April 10, 2019 - Automotive giant Volkswagen unveiled the Cargo e-bike, its first electric bike, last September at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany. In development with Volkswagen’s strategic partner ABT, the three-wheeled Cargo e-bike is part of the company’s initiative to create more sustainable mobility solutions.
![Dr. Thomas Sedran, Chairman of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Board, riding the new Cargo e-bike [P] Volkswagen](https://i0.wp.com/pedalmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/VW_Volkswagen_Nutzfahrzeuge_AG.jpg?ssl=1)
With the ability to carry up to 210 kilograms – including the driver – and a one-half cubic metre of volume, the Cargo e-bike is equipped with a 250W mid-mounted motor and automatic gearbox. A small turning circle and innovative tilt-compensating technology keep the load platform horizontal and reduce the risk of falling cargo.
“In the tradition of Volkswagen to be one step ahead, we are just now working on solutions for the challenges of tomorrow, thinking ahead about sustainable mobility for our customers and for better air quality in our cities,” said Dr. Thomas Sedran, chairman of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand’s board of management.
Volkswagen also introduced the I.D. Buzz Cargo van, e-Crafter HyMotion concept van and an e-Cabby to demonstrate how Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is entering the new era of electric mobility.
Volkswagen AG is owned by Pon Holdings, one of the biggest family-owned businesses in The Netherlands, which, in its Pon.Bike Group division, also owns Cervelo, Santa Cruz, Gazelle, Focus, Univega, Kalkhoff and more. Gazelle presented its cargo e-bike, the D10, at the show as well. – NS
