According to SlashGear, UPS decided to test 100 or so electric four-wheeled "bikes" to deliver packages for the simple reason that big cities are crowded places. The company said it would partner with Fernhay to use its eQuad for deliveries. It's a pedal-based, electric-assisted delivery platform, sort of like a miniature UPS truck. While the vehicles don't have the capacity of the company's regular delivery trucks, the smaller size will make it easier for drivers to navigate narrow city streets, narrow alleys and generally crowded areas.

　　Details about the plan were recently disclosed to Reuters. Reuters reports that UPS will also test similar electric vehicles from other companies, although it hasn't named any one yet. Ordinary people's first impression of Fernhay's eQuad is like a miniature truck. That's not how it works, however, as delivery drivers will be on four-wheelers, navigating city streets with the help of electric motors. Speeds vary based on how fast the driver is pedaling, but top speeds are around 15 mph, meaning the bikes will be used for so-called "last mile" deliveries, going straight to porches, parcel lockers and mailrooms.

　　According to Fernhay, its eQuad delivery bike is only about 2.7 feet wide, making it narrow enough to be used on city bike paths, among other places. Additionally, the electric-assist bike has a "cube" of wrapped storage that's just under 6 feet long, while the entire vehicle is less than 10 feet long. Despite this look, the company says it designed the eQuad to be stable even when loaded with packages and used on potentially rough urban surfaces. The pedals and electric assist motor are along with motorcycle tires, metal wheels and hydraulic disc brakes at the front.

　　Fernhay's website shows that the eQuad can be configured to meet customer needs, at least when it comes to batteries. Meanwhile, the company revealed to Reuters that the model it will test can travel about 40 miles per charge. The electric nature of the bike means it's basically silent compared to a truck, not to mention it's completely emission-free. While customers are unlikely to notice a difference when these bikes are tested, it will make the delivery driver's job easier.

　　It is the latest in a series of tests involving electric vehicles at UPS in an effort to meet the company's broader sustainability goals, which include increasing its use of renewable electricity to 25 percent by 2025.

　　SES Power is no stranger to this type of product, as we often see similar electric delivery vehicles on the road in China. From the perspective of a professional customized lithium-ion manufacturer, we are more concerned about how many watts the motor of this car is and what type of battery is used (it is estimated that it should be a lithium-ion battery, and it is a lithium iron phosphate battery), what is the capacity of the battery, etc. We already have many mature products in golf carts, customized three-wheeled and four-wheeled trolleys, such as 48V100Ah, 48V150Ah, 60V100Ah, etc., all with CAN or RS485 communication, because the driver needs to know the accurate remaining mileage. Of course, this is also the reason why the eQuad keeps the pedal drive, because in some cases there is suddenly no energy output from the battery, and it can be remedied by manpower.