BEACH CLEANUP E-BIKE
An electric utility bike designed to reduce strain, enhance data collection, and empower volunteers during coastal clean-up efforts.
BEACH CLEANUP E-BIKE
An electric utility bike designed to reduce strain, enhance data collection, and empower volunteers during coastal clean-up efforts.
BACKGROUND
PLASTIC IS KILLER.
Our oceans are under siege. Rising plastic pollution and limited volunteer capacity leave cleanup crews fighting a losing battle against tides of waste.
BACKGROUND
PLASTIC IS KILLER.
Our oceans are under siege. Rising plastic pollution and limited volunteer capacity leave cleanup crews fighting a losing battle against tides of waste.
OBJECTIVE
LIGHTEN THE LOAD.
Beach cleanup organizations need more than extra hands; they need smarter, more scalable tools.
OBJECTIVE
LIGHTEN THE LOAD.
Beach cleanup organizations need more than extra hands; they need smarter, more scalable tools.
INTRODUCTION
MEET ONWARD.
A fat-tire electric long-bike engineered for the unique demands of beach cleanup. The pedal-assist drivetrain, AI-enabled trash sorting, and modular accessory system reduces volunteer strain, simplifies data collection, and increases operational efficiency.
INTRODUCTION
MEET ONWARD.
A fat-tire electric long-bike engineered for the unique demands of beach cleanup. The pedal-assist drivetrain, AI-enabled trash sorting, and modular accessory system reduces volunteer strain, simplifies data collection, and increases operational efficiency.
CAREFULLY CRAFTED. EASILY SERVICED.
Bicycles have long been celebrated for their modularity and ease of repair. Onward proudly continues that tradition. Designed with serviceability in mind, its interior components are accessible through removable side panels, fastened with hex screws to provide easy entry to key electrical systems.
CAREFULLY CRAFTED. EASILY SERVICED.
Bicycles have long been celebrated for their modularity and ease of repair. Onward proudly continues that tradition. Designed with serviceability in mind, its interior components are accessible through removable side panels, fastened with hex screws to provide easy entry to key electrical systems.
ONE PLATFORM, MANY USES.
At the heart of the design is a modular rail system that enables quick attachment of cargo accessories from cleanup bins to tool racks to signage. This adaptability lets the platform grow beyond beach operations into other public service roles like park maintenance, trail cleanup, or even event logistics.
ONE PLATFORM, MANY USES.
At the heart of the design is a modular rail system that enables quick attachment of cargo accessories from cleanup bins to tool racks to signage. This adaptability lets the platform grow beyond beach operations into other public service roles like park maintenance, trail cleanup, or even event logistics.
WASTE, EASILY IDENTIFIED.
The removable trash bin, mounted on the rear, is equipped with camera arrays and powered by computer vision to recognize and categorize collected debris by material type. This detailed, real-time data collection for cleanup organizations helps track trends, inform policy, and advocate for cleaner practices upstream.
WASTE, EASILY IDENTIFIED.
The removable trash bin, mounted on the rear, is equipped with camera arrays and powered by computer vision to recognize and categorize collected debris by material type. This detailed, real-time data collection for cleanup organizations helps track trends, inform policy, and advocate for cleaner practices upstream.
BIG THINGS FOR BIGGER MISSIONS.
Wide, fat-tires give Onward the traction and stability needed to navigate soft beach sand, while the long-wheelbase design improves balance. Contained in the frame sits a removable, oversized battery that powers not just the electric drivetrain, but also auxiliary attachments like the smart bin, lighting, and onboard computers. It enables full-day operation without the need for mid-shift charging — crucial for covering long stretches of shoreline. All making hauling debris easier, safer, and more comfortable for volunteers.
BIG THINGS FOR BIGGER MISSIONS.
Wide, fat-tires give Onward the traction and stability needed to navigate soft beach sand, while the long-wheelbase design improves balance. Contained in the frame sits a removable, oversized battery that powers not just the electric drivetrain, but also auxiliary attachments like the smart bin, lighting, and onboard computers. It enables full-day operation without the need for mid-shift charging — crucial for covering long stretches of shoreline. All making hauling debris easier, safer, and more comfortable for volunteers.
OUTCOME
AN ECOSYSTEM.
We imagined the e-bike as just one node in a larger system, with cleanup fleets transported via electric Rivian Commercial Vans, and all vehicles charged at a home-base facility powered by solar energy. The result is a full-circle operation running entirely on renewable energy at every level.
OUTCOME
AN ECOSYSTEM.
We imagined the e-bike as just one node in a larger system, with cleanup fleets transported via electric Rivian Commercial Vans, and all vehicles charged at a home-base facility powered by solar energy. The result is a full-circle operation running entirely on renewable energy at every level.
