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American freight bicycles set off a new wave
According to PMR data, it is estimated that the global freight bicycle market will reach US $1.8383 billion in 2021 and US $2.4069 billion in 2022. From 2017 to 2021, the sales of electric freight bicycles increased at a CAGR of 6.7%, with Europe being the largest market for freight bicycles.
Freight bicycles originated in the Netherlands at the beginning of the 20th century and were used by merchants to transport milk, bread and other goods. At about the same time, Britain also began to use a light cargo bicycle to deliver goods. This trend gradually spread to the United States. But when the large-scale marketing of private cars really began, the market of freight bicycles in North America began to shrink significantly.
Since last year, the upsurge of electric freight bicycles has been rekindled in North America. This year, the addition of major ebike head brands has made the market more popular. They have launched their own freight bicycles, committed to replacing cars and achieving green and zero-carbon travel.
Like electric bicycles, the design of many freight bicycles today is basically the same as that at the beginning of the 20th century, except for some modern technology upgrades.
Like electric bicycles, the design of many freight bicycles today is basically the same as that at the beginning of the 20th century, except for some modern technology upgrades.
The Fetch+2 and Fetch+4 electric freight bicycles launched by Trek have both the function of carrying goods and people, and have powerful performance, with a load range of more than 200 kg. The modular design allows the vehicle to be disassembled and assembled according to demand.
The RadTrike, a three-wheel electric bicycle launched by Rad Power, is more like a design for the elderly with mobility difficulties. It does not need a sense of balance, and can be folded up and placed behind the carriage.
This is how the freight bicycle is derived from the family market in Europe and America. The delivery vehicle has become the new favorite of family travel. Family travel has also become one of the main scenes for the use of freight bicycles. Compared with cars, this open-top driving mode is also more interesting, so it is loved by children. Moreover, due to the large load capacity, freight bicycles are generally equipped with electric drive. It is easy to ride freight bicycles with your own children, which is much more convenient than cars.
However, the performance is enhanced, and the price will naturally be higher. The price of a freight bicycle usually varies from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. The average wage of the same grade in the United States basically defines it as a toy for the rich.
But as soon as the government takes the initiative, it will know whether there is any. In order to let more people use more environmentally friendly means of transportation and achieve green travel, subsidies introduced by various states in the United States are endless. The federal government first created the E-BIKE Act and created a consumer tax credit with a maximum amount of 1500 dollars. The proposed bill of Vermont can provide a discount of up to $1700 for electric freight bicycles, and Denver can also provide a discount of up to $900 for electric freight bicycles. In this way, the purchase threshold is lowered, and the popularization of electric freight bicycles has more possibilities.