Star of the November NEC motorbike show for express delivery was this latest e-cargo bike by DOT. A robust German-made three wheel machine, with removable box, replacement boxes sit in quadruple Transit van that replenishes the parcels withput leaving delivery route area. It tilts around corners for handling and stability. First hundred have been sold in Europe, tasked as barista like coffee boxes on the back for retail pods at road side. They look like a magic solution for parcel. IOC discussed with the brand retailer DOT, Anthony Keating at the bike show, the key option of the removable box to be sized for Transit van space, Four boxes go in a Transit, the van then replenishing cargo bikes road side with new full cargo boxes, dropping multiple rounds with no return to depot for the cycle. Get ready to get hands on with new DOT three wheel removable box cargo bike Jan 27th.
Anthony Keating from DOT explains, ‘It can carry 500kg at 100km range.’ The German Three wheeler will be showcased in the flesh at the Inst of Couriers round table event, Guildhall City of London January 27th
