E-load wheels from Leoben nominated for VCÖ mobility price!

E-load wheels from Leoben nominated for VCÖ mobility price!

Leoben, Österreich - in Leoben something happens in terms of sustainable mobility! Thanks to their innovative strength and environmental friendliness, the electric load wheels of Stadtwerke Leoben made it to the nomination list for the coveted VCÖ mobility award 2025. This prize, which is under the motto "Future Fit for City and Country", is characterized by exemplary projects in the field of environmentally friendly mobility, and the decision -makers of the specialist jury have proven a good hand here. A total of 363 projects and concepts were submitted to the VCÖ Mobility Prize, and the top five of each category now compete for online vote.

The Stadtwerke Leoben has been in use since March, which are not only popular with the citizens: are also very popular with the citizens, but are also considered to be the real pioneer in urban mobility. These cargo bikes offer an environmentally friendly alternative that can be used for both goods transport and private settings. As a goal, the VCÖ mobility price has the sustainable improvement of mobility and environmentally friendly logistics in cities and regions. Anyone who wins the coveted price will be chosen in September 2025 as part of a festive event in the Odeon Theater in Vienna.

a competition with plenty of potential

The VCÖ mobility price is not only the largest competition for climate-friendly mobility in Austria, but also offers a platform for projects that make mobility and goods transport for the future. The categories range from active mobility to digitization to traffic safety and operational mobility management. The ideas that motivate companies and initiatives are particularly noticeable to offer their employees: to offer environmentally friendly mobility alternatives on the inside, such as job tickets, bicycle parking facilities and service leasing. Participation is free and submissions are still possible until May 28, 2025.

A public online voting enables citizens: inside, to vote for their favorites and to award additional points. The competition itself is supported by many partners, including bikeleasing service, which appears as the main sponsor in the "Mobility Management" category. This support ensures that the most promising projects are made visible not only locally, but also at the federal level.

A look into the future

It remains exciting which of the submitted projects will ultimately win the favor of the audience and the jury. The nomination of the e-cargo bikes can be seen as the best example of how innovative approaches can contribute to an environmentally friendly urban design. Exemplary projects not only find recognition, but will also be present in the VCÖ online database for exemplary mobility projects.

FAZIT: The electric load bikes of the Leoben Stadtwerke are an important step in the right direction. The VCÖ mobility price not only promotes good ideas, but also contributes to the formation of consciousness among the population for sustainable mobility-this is a profit for everyone!