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The Ultima Multipath is Made from Recycled Plastics

— April 27, 2023 — Autos
The 'Ultima Multipath' is the latest e-bike manufactured by Ultima, an electric bicycle company based in Vancouver, Canada. The Multipath was designed in collaboration with Protoform, a car-body manufacturing company. The resulting ebike, the Multipath, features a fully sustainable body made from recycled plastics and alloys, marking the first-ever bike to market with this composition.

Aside from its eco-friendly nature, the Multipath is a noteworthy bike as it features a smart shifting system from Valeo that uses a sensor to automatically change gears when appropriate, saving the rider time and effort. The Multipath is equipped with a 130 Nm, 48-volt mid-drive motor and either a 500Wh or a 650Wh battery, resulting in between 65 to 105km range depending on riding conditions.

The Multipath retails for €3,449 and €3,699 for the two configurations, being the 500Wh and 650Wh versions.

Image Credit: Ultima
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable E-bikes - The market for electric bicycles made from recycled materials is on the rise, presenting opportunities for new players to enter and disrupt the industry.
2. Smart Shifting Systems for E-bikes - Developing more efficient shifting systems for electric bicycles presents an opportunity for innovation in the industry and can lead to increased adoption of e-bikes as a transportation option.
3. Long-range E-bikes - With consumers seeking e-bikes with longer ranges, there is an opportunity for companies to innovate and develop new battery and motor technology that can meet this demand.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Bicycle Manufacturing - Companies manufacturing electric bicycles can capitalize on the trend of using sustainable materials and smart shifting systems to differentiate their products and drive consumer interest.
2. Automotive Manufacturing - Automotive manufacturers can leverage their expertise in developing advanced sensor technology to design innovative shifting systems for electric bicycles, leading to increased adoption of e-bikes as a mainstream transportation option.
3. Battery and Energy Storage Manufacturing - Battery and energy storage manufacturers can invest in research and development to create longer-lasting and more efficient batteries for e-bikes, opening up new opportunities for the industry as a whole.
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