At a Sustainable Mobility Innovation event in Rome this month, Poste Italiane showcased a prototype designed in collaboration with the Universities of Milan, Brescia and Florence. It is a fairly standard heavy duty rear loading tricycle, with a couple of innovative features. Rinnovabili.it reports: ‘We have designed and built five three-wheeled cargo bikes, equipped with a modular cargo compartment…

On 17th November 2025 leading European manufacturers, logistics companies, operators, suppliers, and industry associations jointly published the Cycle Logistics Declaration (CLD). This pan-European statement aims to secure the legal and technical framework for Commercial Cargo Bikes (CCB) in urban logistics. Over 50 organizations from more than ten countries have already signed the declaration, reflecting broad support across the cycle logistics sector—from vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers to logistics operators and technology firms.

Urban mobility demands are evolving, especially for municipal services and landscaping professionals tasked with maintaining parks, gardens, and green spaces. STIHL recently showcased a concept cargo bike in Waiblingen, Germany, designed to help workers navigate urban and park environments with flexibility, practicality, and safety. STIHL Mobile Green Care Developed by STIHL Scandinavia and further refined in Waiblingen, the STIHL Mobile Green Care…

The General Assembly commemorates 26 September as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. This Day provides an occasion for the world community to reaffirm its commitment t...

This summer, Munich has inaugurated a large-scale bicycle logistics hub next to the Paketposthalle. This 2,000 square meter facility, which includes warehouse space for payload handling, a service workshop for bicycles, a lounge for cyclists, and a showroom, marks a leap forward in environmentally sustainable delivery. The hub is managed by the P+R Park & Ride GmbH, supported by Munich’s mobility, economy, and local businesses, such as…

Zendure makes domestic solar storage systems. For IFA 2025 (a large consumer tech show in Berlin) they are showing a concept - cargobike with a powerful fast-charging battery and a solar roof for the cargobox. The battery is integrated to the range of home solar power equipment offered by Zendure: the bike can be hooked to the balcony PVs and the bike's battery can be used as an extra energy storage unit in the home electricity system.

Cycling without Age has commissioned Aurelia Durand to paint a series of posters representing the wonderful world of volunteering by offering rides on a Christiania Bikes Model T. They can be puchased at RedBubble

At Eurobike 2025, a panel discussion titled "Marketing Strategies" explored how cargo bikes can be successfully marketed in a society centred around automobiles. The discussion highlighted the importance of emotional appeal, practicality, and societal change in promoting cargo bikes. Emotional Connection Over Technical Challenges Tilman Sander, head of the Lübeck cycling blog Radelbande, emphasized the emotional experience of riding a cargo bike.

Honda has announced the launch of Fastport, a new business venture focused on micromobility solutions for last-mile delivery. The company will debut its first product, the Fastport eQuad prototype, at Eurobike in Frankfurt, Germany, from 25-29 June, 2025. Fastport eQuad Features The Fastport eQuad is equipped with Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) swappable batteries and software-defined vehicle (SDV) features. It is designed to address urban congestion and the increasing demand for faster deliveries.

... and the blue prince too. Time & Talents is a South East London community organisation. They use three Christiania Taxis to bring smiles to the elderly residents of Rotherithe. "Volunteer pilots take out isolated and frail older people from residential care and sheltered accommodation, piloting them through local parks and open spaces, so they can experience the outdoors, meet new people, and build relationships.

Ross Lydall reports that TfL’s Vision Zero Action Plan has yet to register with the people running London buses. The victims were 10 pedestrians, two cyclists and eight passengers. The data s…