One damages the environment, releases harmful emissions, costs the environment it’s life and the user money – then there are the others which have modern technology applied with zero negative effect to the environment, zero, fuel costs, and registration fees, zero downtime for fuelling, servicing and maintenance.

The riding style is very similar, with the ONE MOTO fleet, they are ‘twist and go’ moped style motorcycles, with an integrated three power system you can select depending upon the areas in which you ride. Inner city you may want to select power^1 to keep the speed up to 55kph, in suburban areas, selecting the power^2 will give you 65kms and on the open road power^3 will accelerate up to 85kms. These will increase your battery life and performance.

The big differentiator between a petrol motorcycle and ONE MOTO scooters during everyday riding is the regenerative braking system – which captures kinetic energy (caused by the forward motion) and feeds it into the battery whenever you release the accelerator.

Whenever people ask us about electric motorcycles, or when we’ve with someone when they drive a ONE MOTO motorcycle for the first time, we explain the braking system which if used correctly will increase the performance of the vehicle.

Full training is provided by our teams to induct the mindset of how these vehicles are different and how utilising the features correctly will give the greatest and safest riding experience.

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Across the world, people are making more sustainable choices. The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 75% of us globally are concerned or fearful about climate change. Google searches for ‘climate anxiety’ have reached an all-time high this year – and we’ve seen searches for sustainable goods increase by nearly 5 times in 5 years.

Every day, people turn to search engines for information on climate change and ways they can take action. Vehicles on the road account for nearly three-quarters of transportation CO2 emissions, and are one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases worldwide. To help address that, Google are giving people more choices on the routes they take when they have to drive and the impact on the environment.

ONE MOTO Technologies developed a range of vehicles to help your mobility choices become more sustainable from electric motorcycles, electric vans, electric bicycles and scooters. Available in five countries, the UK Headquartered operation has presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and are the first EV start up in the region specialising in last-mile delivery vehicles.

Fuel-efficient routing, for traveling sustainably

We recently posted an article regarding how telemetry will transform the food delivery industry: allowing complete fleet and rider management through ONE App. Optimising routes for EVs in delivery has seen an increase of 200% in productivity and 74% cost-savings, reduced working pressure and zero accidents – empowering fleet operators to make more sustainable choices on the road, and to save money while doing so.

In the UAE, there are currently 63,000 registered delivery motorcycles producing over 168,000 tonnes of CO2e each year, it’s killing 198,000 acres of forest each year too. With a relatively small country, the switch to EVs in delivery/gigeconomy would dramatically contribute towards the country’s green agenda.

The vision of ONE MOTO supersedes the customer facing presence. With a recent announcement of launching the first Smart Mobility and Innovation Centre in Dubai alongside the renowned university Rochester Institute of Technology

This agreement sees the two entities uniting to develop three new vehicles and battery swapping solutions, with a goal to export the technology globally. The mobile battery banks use AI and big data to ensure batteries are available whenever the riders need them with the pilot city being Dubai.

Have you read?

• ONE Pledge to Mother Earth
• How We Achieve A Net Zero Last-Mile Transport Solution In The UAE
• Facts Behind Food Delivery: The True Cost To Restaurateurs

The climate crisis affects us all, and it can’t be solved overnight. We recognise the unique responsibility and opportunity that we all share to help in the fight against climate change – not just by cleaning up our own emissions (we positively impact 15 of the UN’s 17 SDGs), but by helping others to do the same.

The new fuel-efficient routing feature allows you to optimise your routes for efficiency – empowering you to make more sustainable choices on the road, and to save money while doing so.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM – 2022

I hope that the continued momentum of the ONE MOTO Team of global ‘sustainabilists’ and their efforts to transfer knowledge in the realm of commercial, electric delivery vehicles will encourage you to consider, recommend and embrace the intentions we have to #bringchange.

Following an extensive report from Shimano, e-bikes are in a rapidly growing demand phase for the everyday commuter and those less active (our sage customers) who want a stepping stone into an active lifestyle.

As ONE MOTO showcased their global launch of The RYDA Collection (their range of e-bikes) at GITEX last year, the demand for the pedal assisted collection has grown 400%, and this looks to continue. With their HQs in London and Dubai and their recent India launch, the growth is set to continue well into 2023.

14,000 surveys

“Our first report was conducted together with YouGov in 2019,” says Ben Hillsdon, head of PR and communications at Shimano Europe. The 2020 report was researched and written right at the very beginning of the global Covid-19 pandemic when it was still uncertain what the ‘new normal’ would look like, or how long the pandemic would last. This survey focused on 12 European countries, namely Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and surveyed over 14,000 people.

Behavioral changes

The events in 2020/21 allowed Shimano to chart the behavioral changes Covid-19 has had on the use of e-bikes. 27% of Europeans said they are more likely to use or buy an e-bike now than they were before the pandemic, with two fifths (39%) saying they would use one to avoid public transport.

What does this look like for the UAE? Well in 2020 HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai announced his intention for “Dubai to become a cycle friendly city” and as an avid rider himself he is pioneering this initiative with (currently) over 460kms of cycle tracks throughout the Emirate.

Why buy an e-bike?

The study reveals some interesting details on the motivation of Europeans to buy an e-bike. In Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland and Spain the main reason is to avoid the use of public transport as people are still afraid to catch Covid-19 there. Replacement or at least an alternative to using a motor vehicle is given as the main reason in the UK, Austria and Germany. For people in the Netherlands and Poland, daily exercise is the main explanation while only in France, the carbon footprint reduction is the reason to buy an e-bike.

For the whole population, Covid-19 is not the only motivating factor in e-bike use; a growing awareness and urgency around climate change is prompting people to make personal choices about reducing their own carbon footprint. Over a third (37%) of those under 24 said they would use an e-bike to lessen their impact on the environment, whereas two fifths (41%) of those over the age of 55 said they were looking for an alternative to a motor vehicle.

E-bike as car replacement

Nearly half (46%) of those more likely to buy or use an e-bike say that they would do so as an alternative to a car. This is a win for everyone in our urban areas; fewer cars on the road means less pollution and fewer traffic jams. However, despite e-bikes being significantly cheaper than a motor car or an e-vehicle, 54% see the cost is a barrier. “E-bikes are powerful car trip replacements for those with access to one, cutting carbon emissions and air pollution for a fraction of the cost of electric cars, yet in many countries like the UK, where e-cycle uptake is very low indeed, e-cycles are the only electric vehicle that doesn’t yet have a purchase subsidy to encourage greater use,” says researcher and active transport journalist, Laura Laker.

Cargo bikes

People are waking up to the advantages of e-cargo bikes across Europe, notes Shimano. The study shows that of those who say they are likely to buy or use an e-bike in the next 12 months, 7% of those in Germany and 8% of those in the Netherlands say they would purchase an e-cargo bike. Even the UK, which lags behind in terms of e-bike uptake, 5% would consider buying an e-cargo bike. The most likely age groups to consider an e-cargo bike are those aged 18-24 years and 25-34 years, however this is also the group that may find the cost to be a more significant barrier.

Bricks and mortar bike shops

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many countries ruled that bike shops were ‘essential services’ and allowed them to remain open during lockdowns. The Shimano study shows the need for bricks and mortar bike shops amongst bike owners. Yet, many of the avid cyclists with an understanding of e-bikes are favouring the online purchase experience over visiting bike shops. With companies such as ONE MOTO they found customers ordering bikes online with direct delivery to avoid the considerable waiting times linked to supply chain. Order direct from the manufacturer securing your order.

If you’d like to discover more about the e-bike RYDA collection from ONE MOTO, visit their online platform www.one-moto.com

Q1 2022, ONE MOTO are launching “The ONE” which will be showcased on their website and pre-sales will be taken from 20.1.2022. Register your interest at www.one-moto.com

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