Utility vehicles

While a bunch of manufacturers focus on the larger end of e-trucking, some are aiming to fill a void at the micro end. Last month we introduced the Telo Truck, and now Ayro is about to take its Vanish utility truck on a promotional tour in Texas.

For its fourth ebike release, e-mobility startup Velotric is looking to replace the family car on shopping trips or school runs with the Packer 1 heavy duty cargo ebike and the Go 1 compact utility ebike.

After a somewhat turbulent 2022, Hong Kong-based e-mobility outfit Fiido has kicked off the new year with a quick look at a bunch of upcoming ebikes, a kids push bike and a powerful seated scooter.

The James Brand’s line of everyday carry offerings includes an elegant array of elegant knives and tools, and now the Portland outfit has introduced its take on the classic utility knife, called The Palmer.

Californian e-mobility company Blix has followed the launch of its most capable and versatile ebike to date with a compact utility bike called the Dubbel that's designed to "move multiple passengers, cargo and pets – anywhere and anytime."

The return of small pickups is finally happening. The Ford Maverick enters alongside the Hyundai Santa Cruz to kick off the re-emerging compact car-based truck genre. Where the Santa Cruz aims towards fun, the Maverick steers towards being a truck.

This electric 2WD fat bike is built to tackle just about anything, with huge balloon tires at the front and rear. It can cross water in amphibious mode, and handle serious distances with a range extender and up to 40 liters of fuel in the wheels.

Hyundai teased the Santa Cruz a few years ago as a fast-paced, good-times-ready truck. While the concept was edgy and clearly unrealistic for the real world, it set the tone for this production version, which delivers on the promise of fun and style.

After targeting commuters with a couple of successful crowdfunding campaigns for the D11 and X fast folders, it looks like China's Fiido is now looking to ride into the US utility ebike market with a familiar-looking model called the T1 Cargo.

Sydney-based ebike maker Zoomo has announced the US launch of the Zoomo One utility ebike, which has been designed to encourage last-mile delivery operations to make the switch from gas-powered mopeds to cleaner package hauling.

The time-honored utility knife with its retractible blade is an indispensable tool for many, and has undergone many iterations over the years. Aerocrafted has now put forward a particularly minimalist one with style and simplicity at its heart.

Hyundai has released digital sketches of the upcoming Santa Cruz pickup truck. The Sport Adventure Vehicle will combine SUV and pickup truck elements as a competitor to the Honda Ridgeline, and is slated to enter production later in 2021.