e-Cargo Cycling made for Stellenbosch

Cleaner transport. Stronger local businesses. More people experiencing the joy of cycling.

The South African E-Cargo Bike Project is testing how electric cargo bicycles, supported by renewable-energy charging, can strengthen local enterprises, create green economic opportunities and make cycling a more visible, practical and enjoyable part of everyday life.

Working with entrepreneurs and community-based initiatives across Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Cape Town and Johannesburg, the project combines business development, appropriate technology, public participation and real-world testing to develop models that can grow beyond the pilot phase.

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Establishment of an E-Cargo Cycling Infrastructure for More Climate-Friendly and Sustainable Goods Transport in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Project funded by GIZ, implemented under the title: “Developing E-Cargo Cycling Infrastructure for Climate-Friendly and Sustainable Urban Goods Transport in Stellenbosch, South Africa.”

e-Cargo Cycling made for Stellenbosch

Cleaner transport. Stronger local businesses. More people experiencing the joy of cycling.

The South African E-Cargo Bike Project is testing how electric cargo bicycles, supported by renewable-energy charging, can strengthen local enterprises, create green economic opportunities and make cycling a more visible, practical and enjoyable part of everyday life.

Working with entrepreneurs and community-based initiatives across Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Cape Town and Johannesburg, the project combines business development, appropriate technology, public participation and real-world testing to develop models that can grow beyond the pilot phase.

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