German car maker BMW has granted licences for two of its micromobility concepts to Chinese firm Luyuan.

The licensed concepts – Dynamic Cargo and Clever Commute – were developed by BMW to address challenges in urban mobility.

The Dynamic Cargo is a pick-up style electric three-wheeled cargo bike that retains the agility of a conventional bicycle while offering safe transport options, enhanced by an optional modular weather protection system. The Clever Commute is a last-kilometre e-kickscooter, designed to fold easily for carrying on public transport or in a car without compromising riding stability.

Luyuan intends to use the licensed technology to develop light mobility vehicles for diverse urban mobility scenarios and enter the global market under its own brands.

As a pioneer in China’s electric two-wheeler industry, Luyuan has been committed to its concept of creating better light mobility through technology. To date, it has provided light mobility vehicles to over 30 million users in more than 80 countries and regions.

“We are pleased to grant Luyuan the rights to the Dynamic Cargo and Clever Commute concepts, which are part of our initiatives focused on the future of urban mobility,” said Jochen Karg, head of vehicle concepts at BMW (www.bmwgroup.com). “The BMW group has collaborated with cities for many years and understands the diverse challenges urban areas face, including CO₂ emissions, traffic congestion and limited public space. Through our collaborative approach, we aim to contribute to city-friendly transport systems by enhancing the interconnectedness of urban mobility, promoting micromobility for the last mile, and encouraging shifts in mobility behaviour.”

Hu Jihong, CEO of Luyuan (www.luyuanev.com), added: “This partnership with the BMW group marks a key step in our global strategy. We are building a technology ecosystem by combining our in-house capabilities with world-class partners. To ensure our products meet stringent European standards, we have engaged the BMW group’s innovation studio, Designworks, and German engineering firm within the BMW supplier system – Faissner Petermeier Fahrzeugtechnik – for product development in Munich. This approach combines China’s intelligent manufacturing with partner technologies to deliver outstanding, locally-adapted products to customers worldwide.”