GenZe introduces an e-Bike solution for fleet operators
Silicon Valley-based GenZe is boosting the electric bike fleet category by introducing the GenZe Fleet e-Bike – the only electric bicycle designed and assembled in the US that is purpose-built for fleet use and features IoT technology designed to help independent operators easily launch and maintain a rental, corporate or shared e-Bike fleet.
The new e-Bike was developed through GenZe's recent successes with shared-use e-Bike and electric scooter fleet partners including Ford GoBike and Scoot in San Francisco and Scoobi in Pittsburgh. GenZe has also powered food delivery courier e-Bike fleets including Postmates and Doordash, proving the capabilities of electric bicycles for delivering groceries, restaurant food and more within local city areas.
“Shared-use and delivery fleets are now a major part of the e-Bike category, as operators recognise the many benefits of electric bicycles,” said GenZe Chief Commercial Officer Tom Valasek. “We're delivering a plug-and-play solution that makes it easier for independent operators to establish and maintain an e-Bike fleet - regardless of size.”
Electric bicycle fleets have grown increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to the added ‘boost' and range that e-Bikes give to local delivery couriers, sightseeing tourists, daily commuters and city workers. As a zero-emissions vehicles, e-Bikes are also a growing presence on corporate and college campuses, providing convenient, eco-friendly transportation at a low cost. Many local government offices are even maintaining e-Bike fleets to fill transportation roles such as parking and code enforcement.
Influenced by GenZe's experiences with electric bikeshare partners, the company's new Fleet e-Bike is ruggedly-built to meet the demands of fleet-use and boasts an industry-first commercial warranty. The GenZe Fleet e-Bike is designed with a free-floating durable cable lock solution, which unlocks via smartphone app. This innovative IoT cloud-connected system also provides GPS location tracking for geofencing and increased theft security, plus provides reporting via an API data feed, including battery level, lock/unlock state, distance traveled and operating time.
The data feed can easily connect into an operator's existing system, for seamless integration. Uniquely, the GenZe features an easily-removeable battery, which is a key feature for fleet operators since it allows for easy maintenance and faster battery swapping, reducing the labor time required in the field to keep a fleet fully charged.
Other fleet features of the new model include: a theft-resistant seat; integrated protective fenders; a covered chain guard and hub cover; lightweight aluminum frame, Shimano mechanical disc brakes; front carrier basket and a customisable decal graphics package.
The Class 1 e-Bike was engineered to reduce maintenance costs and is designed to be compliant with most electric bikeshare operators in the US, and upcoming MDS and GBFS standards.
GenZe introduces an e-Bike solution for fleet operators
Modified on Wednesday 6th March 2019
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