Ecoodesign in Practice, Velospeeder, German Federal Ecodesign Award – Winner 2018

Velospeeder is an ultralight retrofittable bicycle engine. Once attached to the rear wheel rim, the friction wheel drive transforms any conventional bicycle into a pedelec. The bicycle is driven by a pair of electric motors fastened to the rims, with no damage or alterations to the rims themselves. Significant resources are saved in the course of manufacturing compared to larger hub or centrallymounted motors.

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‘Ecodesign in practice’ is a series of educational modules focusing on ecodesign methods, circular economy, profitability and more. The videos are produced within EcoDesign Circle, a threeyear project with the aim to increase the capacity of SMEs and design center’s in the field of ecodesign.

EcoDesign Circle is run by design organizations and universities from Sweden, Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland. It is funded by the EU through the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Program.