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Lolo
We use them at work where they consistently carry 150kg and make very regular stops over a small distance. Better turning circle than a long john style bike, less focus required with heavy loads and easier to ride for smaller people, better rain protection for your load.
I see them in a different category from a cargo bike, more like a light electric vehicle.
Given the number of extra mechanical issues just having an extra rear wheel and a differential throws up I wouldn't be desperately keen to involve extra suspension and pivoting steering, but designers love selling points.