Revolutionary Cargo Bike with integrated Solar Panels:

Exploring New Horizons in Sustainable Transport

The integration of photovoltaic modules in vehicles (VIPV) offers significant advantages, as part of the energy demand can be met by the integrated PV panels. This is particularly attractive for light vehicles such as cargo bikes, as the ratio of energy consumption to energy supply through photovoltaics is considerably more advantageous due to the low weight and significantly lower average speed compared to cars.

Another advantage of cargo bikes is that there are generally no disadvantages when they are parked in a sunny spot. In contrast, car drivers tend to avoid such parking spots on sunny days due to the heat buildup in cars. With this cargo bike from the Norwegian startup Infinite Mobility, the energy balance between energy generation and consumption will be measured and analyzed based on user behavior. We will explore to what extent it is possible and sensible to develop optimal route and parking recommendation systems.