The Isle of Wight Council vice-chairman was persuaded to jump onto a new electric cargo bike used by Island company, People Powered CIC, to demonstrate the capacity of the machines being used for deliveries for commercial customers on the Isle of Wight.
Councillor Michael Lilley was attending the Going Electric transport exhibition, organised at the Isle of Wight College by Wight Community Energy on Sunday (July 31).
Councillor Lilley said:
"This event is fantastic. It's really good to bring all the people involved in electric vehicles on the Island together.
"This council currently uses the electric cargo bike service for some of its internal mail and other similar deliveries.
"It's a genuinely useful service that not only provides excellent value for the taxpayer but also directly contributes to our commitment to zero carbon.
"I've always believed that the Isle of Wight - which is only 35 miles across - is absolutely perfect for an electric vehicle revolution.
"And here we have everyone talking together about how electric vehicles can form part of the future of the Isle of Wight."
Matthew Whittaker, from People Powered CIC, added:
"We don't currently have any plans to carry passengers on the road but I'm grateful to Michael for helping us show that our bikes have a surprisingly large load space, and we can carry a lot of cargo in one trip.
"We're currently operating a commercial service delivering a whole range of items for customers, including the Isle of Wight Council. We are delighted to be here at the Going Electric show.
"It's a great opportunity to show off our expanding capability and see some of the other electric solutions that are already available, and coming in the future."
Motor manufacturers from across the Island were joined by other electric transport specialists at the event.
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