Australia Post to Roll out 175 Electric Motorbikes for Mail Delivery

Australia Post will soon deliver mail with 175 new electric motorbikes to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The new electric motorbikes are equipped with the latest electric vehicle (EV) technology and operate quietly.
The bikes can reach 80 kilometres per hour and do not produce any tailpipe emissions, cutting air pollution.
The electric motorbikes, manufactured by New Zealand-based UBCO Electric Utility Bikes, will be unveiled in all states and territories in Australia.
The bikes include multiple safety features, including LED lighting systems and reflective red side panels for visibility.
The government-owned mail and parcel delivery company is optimistic that electric motorbikes will help lower emissions, reduce operational costs, and improve delivery performance.
In early 2024, the company signed a contract with Australia Post to deploy the 175 motorbikes across Australia.
UBCO Chief executive Oliver Hutaff said they had been trialling an electric fleet since their humble beginnings on a New Zealand farm a decade ago.
“By partnering with Australia Post, we’ve developed a vehicle that meets the rigorous demands of high-use delivery while reducing environmental impact and operating costs. We’re excited to work with Australia Post as they roll out this new fleet,” she said.
“Our latest model, the UBCO Duty, is tailored for companies seeking efficient, low-emission delivery options.”
Electric motorbikes convert a high percentage of energy from the battery to the wheels, making them more energy efficient. The postal service also operates electric pushbikes, trucks, and electric delivery vehicles.
The program involved offsetting carbon emissions generated by its delivery services.
Australia Post explained it would focus on reducing its carbon footprint instead of relying on offsets.
“This means that from Aug. 12, 2024, MyPost business deliveries will no longer be able to promote your MyPost Business deliveries as carbon neutral,” Australia Post said in the letter seen by The Epoch Times.
The national postal service said it would focus on its enterprise emissions reduction target, which includes net zero.
However, MotorCycles Data says low noise levels can present a “double-edged sword.”