ONOmotion partners with Mercedes to improve van-bike transhipments

One more step towards efficient cargobike containerisation

ONOmotion has a modular design where small wheeled containers can quickly be attached and detached. Mercedes has now developed a special taillift so that the same containers can be swiftly un-loaded from/to their electric vans.

From ONOmotion

With a loading volume of two cubic meters and a payload of up to 200 kilograms, ONOMOTION’s container offers an optimal solution for high parcel volumes. These are loaded into the SUSTAINEER with the help of the vehicle’s integrated hydraulic lifting arm. Through the combination of the cargo bike and the eSprinter, parcels of various structures and sizes can be delivered in parallel without losing time.

En route, the eSprinter stops at specified points to transfer the containers onto the ONO e-cargo bikes. Thanks to a quick reloading process, in which the container is simply rolled onto the back of the bike and coupled, the time-consuming reloading of individual parcels is eliminated from the delivery process. The ONO e-cargo bikes then transport parcels quickly and efficiently to the recipients. In parallel, the eSprinter delivers larger parcels on its own or accepts returns.

Worth remembering that according to a recent study from EIT InnoEnergy, large logistics providers can already save up to €156M in costs today and up to €554M by 2030 through the mixed use of e-cargo bikes and e-vans, compared to a 100% e-van fleet.