# Automatic Eco-Friendly Ebikes The Ultima Multipath is Made from Recycled Plastics By Colin Smith | Published 2023-04-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultima-multipath References: [bikeradar](https://www.bikeradar.com/news/ultima-multipath/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ultima-ebikes-gear-up-your-journey?utm_source=gog&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjwl6OiBhA2EiwAuUwWZfVrpfQYv4f0bvRTPF7uQx8kz3_VOS5xdJ3KA2GjCxQc0ehjmGedoBoCRZAQAvD_BwE#/)  The 'Ultima Multipath' is the latest [e-bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muon-elon) manufactured by Ultima, an electric bicycle company based in Vancouver, Canada. The Multipath was designed in collaboration with Protoform, a car-body manufacturing company. The resulting ebike, the Multipath, features a fully sustainable body made from recycled plastics and alloys, marking the first-ever bike to market with this composition. Aside from its eco-friendly nature, the Multipath is a noteworthy bike as it features a [smart shifting system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ebike1) from [Valeo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuell-flluid-2) that uses a sensor to automatically change gears when appropriate, saving the rider time and effort. The Multipath is equipped with a 130 Nm, 48-volt mid-drive motor and either a 500Wh or a 650Wh battery, resulting in between 65 to 105km range depending on riding conditions. The Multipath retails for €3,449 and €3,699 for the two configurations, being the 500Wh and 650Wh versions. Image Credit: Ultima ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable E-bikes:** The market for electric bicycles made from recycled materials is on the rise, presenting opportunities for new players to enter and disrupt the industry. - **Smart Shifting Systems for E-bikes:** Developing more efficient shifting systems for electric bicycles presents an opportunity for innovation in the industry and can lead to increased adoption of e-bikes as a transportation option. - **Long-range E-bikes:** With consumers seeking e-bikes with longer ranges, there is an opportunity for companies to innovate and develop new battery and motor technology that can meet this demand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Bicycle Manufacturing:** Companies manufacturing electric bicycles can capitalize on the trend of using sustainable materials and smart shifting systems to differentiate their products and drive consumer interest. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers can leverage their expertise in developing advanced sensor technology to design innovative shifting systems for electric bicycles, leading to increased adoption of e-bikes as a mainstream transportation option. - **Battery and Energy Storage Manufacturing:** Battery and energy storage manufacturers can invest in research and development to create longer-lasting and more efficient batteries for e-bikes, opening up new opportunities for the industry as a whole. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sustainable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-x1.md) - [Recycled Coffee eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miloo-xplorer.md) - [Automatic Mid-Drive eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri-ii.md) - [Plant Fibre-Based E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax.md) - [High-Tech Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia.md) - [Comfortable Trekking E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pathlite-on-8-suv.md) - [Next-Generation E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nx12.md) - [Personalization-First E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeb-990.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-concept.md)