The startup develops electric bike trailers equipped with smart sensors and double brake systems to facilitate sustainable urban goods transportation. Their modular design allows for versatile cargo capacity while significantly reducing noise and air pollution compared to traditional delivery methods.
Funding
$3.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Urban areas face increasing challenges in goods transportation due to traffic congestion, air pollution, and noise pollution from traditional delivery vehicles. Existing cargo bikes often lack the capacity and power needed for efficient and sustainable urban logistics.
Solution
NÜWIEL provides an electric bike trailer (eTrailer) designed to transform any bicycle or e-bike into a cargo bike, facilitating sustainable and efficient urban goods transportation. The eTrailer features patented sensor technology that enables millisecond-precision synchronization with the bike, providing automatic acceleration and braking for a seamless riding experience. When disconnected from the bike, the eTrailer converts into a handcart, allowing for easy maneuverability in pedestrian zones and inside buildings. The eTrailer's design incorporates automotive-grade components and a redundant brake system to ensure safety and reliability in various urban environments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes postal and parcel delivery services, retail businesses, municipal and maintenance services, and individual consumers seeking a sustainable and efficient solution for urban goods transportation.
Features
- Patented zero-force sensor technology for synchronized acceleration and braking
- Compatibility with any bicycle or e-bike
- Automatic handcart mode for pedestrian use
- Redundant brake system including electric park brake, regenerative electric brake, and overrun brakes
- Custom-designed suspension for smooth rides on uneven surfaces
- Automotive-grade components for enhanced reliability and durability
- Swappable Li-Ion battery with a range of 30+ km and a charging time of 5 hours
- Maximum speed of 25 km/h in eTrailer mode and 6 km/h in eHandcart mode
- Payload capacity of 120-150 kg
- Available with open or closed box system