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Forget About Regular Cargo e-Bikes, the SunRider Is Fully Solar-Powered

If you thought that cargo e-bikes are the ultimate solution for a green future and better mobility, you haven’t heard the latest news. A new bike is here to ditch standard batteries and use only clean, solar energy instead. Its name is, of course, the SunRider.
SunRider is the first cargo e-bike that uses only solar power. 5 photos
Photo: Need The Planet
The self-charging SunRider with solar panelsThe self-charging SunRider with solar panelsThe self-charging SunRider with solar panelsThe self-charging SunRider with solar panels
It’s not surprising that a Dutch company came up with the concept of a solar cargo e-bike. The two founders, Chris Cramer and Chris van Houdt, wanted to take a big step towards reducing fossil fuels even more. The electric vehicle “revolution” is already changing the future and e-bikes are no longer the odd exception. However, the founders of Need The Globe believed that there is even more that can be done in order to lower the environmental impact significantly.

This is how the SunRider came to be. A unique bike, that is presented as the first solar cargo e-bike to be developed so far. This innovative concept features integrated solar panels, and the bike is equipped with a 250 W hub motor and a swappable 1.6 kWh battery. The three solar panels are able to add up to 545 Wp solar power.

The other great thing about this e-bike is its cargo box, which is both slim and spacious. The SunRider can fit 330 lbs. (150 kg) of cargo, and the box is positioned so that it doesn’t obstruct visibility, allowing the rider a 360-degree view. Plus, this e-bike can be used for night-time transport as well, thanks to its built-in lights.

The curves of the cargo box, with integrated solar panels and the use of lightweight materials, not only improve aerodynamics, but also make the SunRider the lightest, and the most elegant cargo e-bike on the market.” – says Chris Klok, leader of NTG’s development team.

The SunRider promises to reduce CO2 emissions by half, compared to standard cargo e-bikes, and by a whopping 95%, compared to diesel delivery vans. This makes it a better alternative for the delivery industry, as well.

A solar-powered cargo e-bike is not only better for the environment, but also for bike riders, who will no longer depend on electricity grids and will have fewer costs for better mobility.
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About the author: Otilia Drăgan
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Otilia believes that if it’s eco, green, or groundbreaking, people should know about it (especially if it's got wheels or wings). Working in online media for over five years, she's gained a deeper perspective on how people everywhere can inspire each other.
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