But those road-clogging, polluting vehicles are starting to give way to a greener, more efficient option in many Canadian cities: e-cargo bikes and trikes. Purolator and two smaller courier companies are part of a similar pilot called Project Colibri that launched in Montreal last year. But e-cargo bikes can overcome some of the challenges that narrow, congested urban streets and scarce parking pose for trucks. "It was a really, really great experience," Mitroff said. Regulations to enable their use; for example, speed and weight limits for e-cargo bikes vary by province and can be a barrier.

Source: CBC News November 28, 2020 09:00 UTC