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"There's so much more possible with a bike than a van" 💼🚲 When electrician, Anniek Francken, started her business in Antwerp, she made a deliberate choice: no commercial van. With traffic congestion, limited parking, and rising operating costs, she was looking for a mobility solution that would get her to customers faster while keeping expenses low. She began with a cargo bike, but quickly ran into its limits. Carrying heavy tools and electrical equipment meant constantly balancing the load, reducing both stability and confidence on the road. The loading capacity simply wasn't enough for a professional trade business. That's when she switched to the NÜWIEL eTrailer. Thanks to its integrated electric drive and zero-force sensor technology, the eTrailer automatically adapts to the rider's speed, making the heavy load feel completely weightless. Today, her setup allows her to: 🛠️ Carry everything she needs for a full day's work: from ladders and power tools to fuse boxes and electrical components. 🚲 Cover 10–25 km each day, reaching customers efficiently by bike. 🛒 Disconnect the trailer in seconds and roll it directly into the building on foot using handcart mode. 💬 Turn every trip into a conversation starter, with the eTrailer attracting attention and creating new business opportunities, all while avoiding the costs of fuel, parking, insurance, and vehicle taxes. Anniek's story shows that for many urban tradespeople, a bike isn't just an alternative to a van, it can be a better business tool. Through initiatives like Slim naar Antwerpen and LPU Logistiek Platform Utrecht , NÜWIEL continues to support local entrepreneurs in moving heavy equipment smarter and cleaner. As cities become busier and access by car becomes more challenging, solutions like the NÜWIEL eTrailer help professionals transport more, move smarter, and work more efficiently. 🔗 Read Anniek's full story and watch her video interview via the link in the comments. Made in Antwerpen Gazet van Antwerpen

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