B2B News | At the 2024 Australian Good Design Awards in Sydney, UBCO received the Gold award for Excellence in Design and Innovation for their electric utility motorbike, DUTY. This prestigious accolade acknowledges the outstanding design and innovation of the bike, emphasizing its commitment to achieving zero emissions, swift acceleration, low noise operation, and enhanced load-carrying capability.
The Jury praised the DUTY Utility Motorbike commenting:
The UBCO DUTY is an electric utility motorbike designed for large-scale fleet applications, emphasizing net-zero emissions. The Jury commends the iterative, customer-centric approach that has led to significant improvements over previous models. The DUTY’s design allows for quick take-off, a quiet and heat-free ride, and increased payload capacity. The bike’s practical, robust nature, combined with its capacity to carry equipment and handle demanding tasks, makes it a standout solution for utility needs. Its ability to meet market challenges while delivering enhanced performance and usability is highly commendable.
Developing sustainable delivery solutions
UBCO’s team is experiencing an exciting period. The recent news of Australia Post utilizing a fleet of DUTY bikes only adds to their success, highlighting their commitment to producing exceptional products that cater to customer needs. This award further solidifies their position as a pioneer in creating innovative electric mobility solutions.
“This award and our partnership with Australia Post are a testament to the incredible work of our team. Both wins validate our unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. DUTY is a world-class product and has already captured significant market attention. With the growing demand for sustainable delivery solutions, we’re well-positioned and incredibly excited about our future” says Oliver Hutaff, UBCO CEO.
Rachel Wye, Managing Director of Good Design Australia: “This year’s Awards reflect the profound ripple effects that exceptional design can have on people, place and planet. The projects honoured in these Awards exemplify how thoughtful design can drive meaningful change, not only enhancing user experiences and the way people interact with the world, but also contributing to a more sustainable and more prosperous future. The Australian Good Design Awards are proud to recognize the truly inspirational work that is being done across different design disciplines, sectors and industries in Australia and overseas.”
Design’s impact on the world
The 2024 Awards celebrated achievements in 12 different areas of design, covering more than 32 categories. A panel of more than 80 esteemed professionals from various countries and industries, including designers, engineers, architects, and leaders in the field, meticulously reviewed this year’s submissions to determine the best of the best.
“The Australian Good Design Awards celebrate the transformative power of design in solving complex business, environmental and societal challenges. This year’s winners showcase how design can help drive innovation, generate growth and embed sustainability principles,” Ms. Wye added. “We are honored to celebrate this year’s Winners, whose work not only represents design excellence, but also inspires future designers, architects and innovators. These projects stand as a testament to the power of good design and its ability to make a significant, positive impact in our world.”
