PRESS RELEASE: e-Motion Concepts Pty Ltd signs MOU with RAP-SEV P/L for exclusive distribution of Smart Electric Vehicles for urban freight logistics in Australia

Brisbane/Changxing— 29/05/2019 — Australian Brisbane based company e-Motion Concepts Pty Ltd (eMC) has signed an MOU with Changxing’s electric vehicle manufacturer Zhejiang RAP Intelligent Vehicle Co Ltd (RAP-SEV). As part of this agreement eMC will become the exclusive importer, distributor and service agent for the current two vehicle models Bange (to be market in Australia as CT-KARGO) and OAK (to be marketed in Australia as CT-KUBE).
Both vehicles the CT-KARGO and the CT-KUBE are fully electric three-wheel mopeds for the transport of goods in urban environments.
eMC welcomes the addition of the two vehicles to its expanding portfolio of Urban Transport Solutions for goods and people.
Wolfgang Roffmann, founder and CTO of eMC said: “We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with RAP-SEV. The two vehicles are novel products that provide a solution to the ever-growing challenges urban transport and deliveries have to address, whilst being innovative, efficient, electric and safe and packed with features, such as GPS tracking and remote fleet management”.
Peter Wang, Chief Executive Officer of RAP-SEV mentioned, “Australia is a very promising market, we will work together with e-Motion Concepts to support their strategy to introduce the vehicles across Australia. Our vehicles have been designed to meet strict European compliance standards and our factory is equipped to support large volumes of production with paramount focus on quality control and after sales service”
The CT-KARGO and the CT-KUBE will be first revealed at the upcoming Electric Vehicle Expo in Noosa, Sunshine Coast on 22 June 2019, before being officially launched later in the year.
Mr. Roffmann further explains “The CT-KARGO and the CT-KUBE are perfectly suited to urban transport solutions. Known as the ‘first and last mile’, the RAP Smart Electric Vehicles are designed to have a low environmental impact and a smaller footprint than traditional petrol vehicles, making transport movement more efficient, and also less impactful on the city environment”
eMC’s recently appointed Chief Executive Officer, Harry Proskefalas says. “Our strategy has a strong emphasis on aligning with commercial operators including local and national courier providers, food and goods delivery, universities and local governments in delivering long-term sustainable solutions” he continued to state that “The future of logistics and transport is, high efficiency and clean energy with smart technology, and these RAP Smart Electric Vehicles provide the solutions”
Proskefalas says “Companies are needing to change to support sustainable strategies with reduced maintenance and running costs. “
e-Motion Concepts delivers smarter mobility and urban transport solutions with cost benefit options and long-term upsides.
The company was founded by Roffmann in 2016 and is dedicated to commercial Urban Transport Solutions for the first and last mile transport of goods and people in urban environments. eMC is based at the Brisbane Technology Park, Eight Mile Plains in Queensland, Australia.
The unique CT-KARGO and the CT-KUBE have been specifically designed for last mile delivery tasks in in urban environments. Powered by high quality motors and fueled by Lithium batteries, with a range of up to 110km per charge and a top speed of 50 km/h and together with a width of 1 and 0.8m respectively they are perfect for inner city last mile deliveries.
The unique and innovative articulated front not only provides high agility with tight turning, but also increases the safety of these urban transport vehicles.
The vehicles are also packed with features usually only found in cars, such as LED instrument screen and reversing camera and reversing radar and Bluetooth connectivity. The CT-KARGO and the CT-KUBE are the first vehicles of this kind with a Telematics-Box, allowing the vehicle to be remotely monitored, including GPS, battery status and health with a smart app.
“These vehicles have been from the ground up designed as Smart Electric Vehicles (SEVs) for last mile Urban Transport Solutions.” Roffmann said.
The CT-KARGO and the CT-KUBE are currently being homologated and expected to be available in third quarter of 2019.

About e-Motion Concepts Pty Ltd (eMC)
e-Motion Concepts (eMC) is a company focused on the needs of the first and last mile transport of goods and people in urban environments. eMC identifies the needs of the future by providing access to sustainable and efficient transportation, where Smart Electric Vehicles (SEVs) are part of a transportation system that is connected and integrated for overall optimization. Urban environments continue to seek solutions to reduce emissions, congestion and deal with limited space and accessibility issues. eMC provides clean energy, compact and affordable Urban Transport Solutions.
Zhejiang RAP Intelligent Vehicle Co Ltd (RAP-SEV)
Zhejiang RAP Intelligent Vehicle Co., Ltd (Hereinafter refer to as “RAP SEV”) is located in Changxing, Huzhou city, Zhejiang province. CENNTRO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITED, the stakeholder of RAP SEV is established in 2013, which is a high-tech company that designs, builds and sells electric vehicles through a manufacturing platform in partnership with global R&D centers, local manufacturers, vehicle assemblers, part suppliers, service providers, and all other key stakeholders in automotive value chain worldwide, provide intelligent logistics services for new urban life such as new retail, new delivery, new wholesale, etc.
RAP SEV is committed to the research, development, manufacturing and sales of intelligent electric vehicles for micro logistics and cold chain industry. RAP SEV exclusively develops and manufactures vehicles for the export markets, with a focus on Europe and Australia.

For further information press only:
e-Motion Concepts:
Harry Proskefalas (CEO) , +61 (0) 417 623 769, [email protected]
Wolfgang Roffmann (CTO & Founder) , +61 (0) 423 728 186, [email protected]
Zhejiang RAP Intelligent Vehicle Co Ltd
Tommy Lu, +86-13567972057, [email protected]
For further product information:
www.e-motionconcepts.com.au
www.rapsev.com.au
www.rapsev.com

Photos can be found here:

http://rapsev.com.au/photos/