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Hopper – Paxster’s official dealer and service partner in France

When it comes to electric mobility in France, Hopper stands out as one of the most experienced and trusted players in the industry. With over 20 years of expertise and a presence across the country, Paxster is proud to have Hopper as our official distributor and service partner in France. Proven experience – trusted by thousands Founded in 2005, Hopper

How VTD cut costs and downtime with Paxster

Swedish logistics provider VTD (Västsvensk Tidningsdistribution AB) has been using Paxster electric utility vehicles since 2015. Since then, they’ve experienced significantly increased efficiency and reduced operating costs – every single day, all year round. Photo: VTD Electric precision built for urban delivery VTD distributes newspapers and parcels in densely populated areas, running routes between 20 and 60 kilometers with frequent

The first Parking company to use Paxster in their operations

Motivated by the key benefits of our vehicles, the City of Tønsberg – Parking and Control Section – became the first parking enforcement team to integrate Paxster into their daily operations. One year after delivery, we visited them to learn more about their motivation and experience. Paxster is replacing a regular car Tønsberg municipality is satisfied that

How Bolt boosted opperational efficiency with Paxster

Seeking more sustainable solutions, Bolt took a step toward carbon-neutral operations by introducing Paxster into their daily fleet in early 2022. The results came quickly – with clear gains in both efficiency and environmental impact. We joined their team on a typical workday, swapping batteries on electric scooters across the city. It gave us first-hand insight into the demands of

Postal fleets: What we can learn from the best

There are reasons to believe that postal services need to have different tools in their toolbox, or put differently, a variety of vehicles in their fleet. Having an optimized toolbox could actually improve labor productivity by as much as 25%, while also helping to improve employee satisfaction, reduce carbon footprint and create a source of competitive advantage against the competition in

The caracteristics of a really good delivery vehicle in postal last-mile

Results from several leading postal services that have implemented micro-logistic EVs (MLEVs) find that they have achieved between 15% – 25% productivity improvements. This is because some MLEVs are purpose-built and provide optimal support for the task, workflow and ergonomic requirements of the delivery agent. They are often characterized by their small footprint and open-door design. But improved productivity does

The strategy behind Norway Posts’ fleet composition

This article refers to an interview in Parcel and Postal Technology International, between Last Mile Experts and Norway Post. As a way of finding the right tool for the right job, Norway Post defined a fairly simple strategy, says Gunnar Indeberg, SVP – Operational Development – Mail Division at Posten Norge AS. “We separated routes into city centre, suburban and

Is bigger always better in last-mile delivery?

Many postal services tend to future proof against uncertain volumes and product composition by purchasing vehicles with high volume capacities (2 to 4 m3), such as vans or van-like alternatives. Knowing that parcel volumes continue to surge while traditional letter mail continues to decline, this is often considered the “safe path” by many. Is volume really king? And

Why ergonomics matter in last-mile delivery

Spending hours getting in and out of a vehicle, handling deliveries, and navigating busy streets takes a toll on the body. In this article, we explore why ergonomics are essential for last-mile drivers – and speak with a physiotherapist to understand how better vehicle design can help prevent strain and injury. Better ergonomics, healthier workers Øyvind Henriksveen,

Postal last mile: How should fleets adapt to changing volumes?

Product composition and volumes are changing rapidly. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has pushed everyone into the digital age, and it is expected that the trend with declining letters and surging parcel volumes will continue. In this blog post, we share insight on how best-in-class postal services work to remain competitive with joint deliveries of mail and parcel. The question that