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Regulation required to ban unsafe e-bike battery chargers and conversion kits

Regulation required to ban unsafe e-bike battery chargers and conversion kits

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  1. 30 NovPrecise and robust e-bike torque sensors for every season
  2. 30 NovGerman industry association ZIV launches European speed pedelec study
  3. 30 NovSmall silver lining for Halfords as cycling division underperforms
  4. 30 NovRising e-bike thefts prompts new market entrants and products
  5. 28 NovAccell Group closes German Ghost factory
  6. 28 NovHas the anti-dumping regulation become too complex in 30 years?
  7. 28 NovCargo bike festival partners with Fully Charged Live car show
  8. 28 NovRegistration Taipei Cycle D&I awards still open until 15 December
  9. 23 NovBatteries enter 'goldrush moment' with e-mobility leading the charge

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Qwic owner Hartmobile bv has been declared bankrupt by the Court in Amsterdam. – Photo Bike Europe

Qwic bankruptcy also impacts VDL automatic frame production

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Qwic was always known as one of the early innovators in the e-bike market in the Netherlands. According to Qwic an...

Although the long term forecast is good, Taiwan’s top 3 bicycle manufacturers currently have some hurdles to face. - Photo Bike Europe

Taiwan's top 3 face further sales and profit slumps in Q3 results

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's top three bicycle and e-bike producers Giant Manufacturing Company Limited (Giant Group), Merida Industry Co., Ltd. and...

“In 2023 we will continue to navigate in a challenging environment,” explained hGears CEO Sven Arend.

High inventory levels and Revonte bankruptcy weakens hGears' e-bike...

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - German precision gear and component manufacturer hGears AG reports a consolidated revenue of €84.1 million from January until...

Hornback Founders Nishith Parikh & RajKumar Kewat have developed a full-sized diamond frame folding e-bike. - Photo Satnam Singh

Mahindra & Mahindra invests in Indian e-bike startup Hornback

HYDRABAD, India - Automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra was among the first to invest in intelligent mobility solutions start-up Hornback. The new...

Bike24’s total sales were down -16% to €61.1 million in the third quarter due to persistently poor consumer sentiment in the core market DACH. - Photo Bike24

Bike24 reports Q3 sales drop but foresees comfortable inventory level

DRESDEN, Germany - German e-commerce outlet Bike24 Holding has reported a 16% drop in total sales to €61.1 million in Q3, despite full bike sales...

“E-bikes are expected to outgrow car sales by 2025 in Europe,” says Laka CEO and co-founder (centre).  The company currently insures over €100 million worth of e-bikes and bicycles with tens of thousands of customers across Europe. – Photo Laka

UK e-bike insurer Laka raises €7.6 million and acquires French...

LONDON, England - Laka, an insurtech providing a range of insurance and circular economy services to e-bike riders, cyclists and companies has...

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The export market for regular bicycles has been hit hard by excess inventory. – Photo Bike Europe

Europe's bicycle imports hit hard by excess inventory

According to Eurostat the e-bike import volume between January and July declined. – Photo Bike Europe

EU e-bike import volume declines as expected

The Corona lockdowns did not lead to an (e-)bike sales boom like in Europe, but achieved exactly the opposite. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

Japanese bicycle market continues to slide; sales dip below 6 million...

In 2022 Swiss chain store Ochsner Sport took over the small e-bike brand E-Framer and gained Olympic downhill champion Beat Feuz as an ambassador. – Photo Peter Hummel

Swiss e-bike market share nearing 50%

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Serial 1 will be produced in the USA. – Photo Serial 1

Harley Davidson e-bike project Serial 1 acquired by LEV Manufacturing

Tenways is one of those brands that have rushed onto the market. – Photo Tenways

Fashion and lifestyle are key for Tenways market approach

Honda is not the first automaker or motorcycle manufacturer to explore e-bikes as a way to expand their brand. – Photo Honda Motor

Honda enters e-bike market with not such an exciting design

In the food delivery sector there is a widespread use of bicycles converted to e-bikes via e-bike conversion kits, the London Fire Brigade has determined. – Photo Shutterstock

UK bike industry bodies issue e-bike battery guidance as new safety...

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Dr David Hon: folding bike pioneer, enhancing the future of urban transportation

Dr David Hon: folding bike pioneer, enhancing the future of urban transportation

The French market for e-bike connectors is on a roll 

The French market for e-bike connectors is on a roll 

Frame flex research: the importance of propulsion efficiency in bicycle frame design

Frame flex research: the importance of propulsion efficiency in bicycle frame design

New one-stop solution for e-bike systems to provide a better riding experience

New one-stop solution for e-bike systems to provide a better riding experience

Lightest drive unit on OEM carbon frame

Compact, lightweight, yet powerful: is this the end of the e-bike diversification era?

Doubling the production capacity of cargo bikes with a custom-made assembly line

Doubling the production capacity of cargo bikes with a custom-made assembly line

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In Spain production and sales volumes are still above 2019 levels. – Photo Bike Europe

Spanish bicycle production slows down quickly to adjust to market...

The export of bicycles from China continued to fall in the first eight months of 2023. – Photo Bike Europe

Chinese bicycle industry in search of compensation for export slump

The French Secretary General for Investment Bruno Bonnel (second from the right) visited the Valeo e-drive factory. – Photo Préfecture de la Vienne

Valeo steps up e-drive series production in 2024

Yota Cycles produces 250 e-bikes per day. – Photos Bike Europe

Yota Cycles one of Taiwan's recent e-bike production start-ups

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Integration and digitisation transforming product development

Integration and digitisation transforming product development

Bicycle production steadily converging in Europe

Bicycle production steadily converging in Europe

E-bikes bring value to challenged market

E-bikes bring value to challenged market

E-bikes changing legal landscape 

E-bikes changing legal landscape

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  1. 23 NovHarley Davidson e-bike project Serial 1 acquired by LEV Manufacturing
  2. 23 NovIndia drafting standards for e-bikes as market develops rapidly
  3. 23 NovFashion and lifestyle are key for Tenways market approach
  4. 21 NovQwic bankruptcy also impacts VDL automatic frame production
  5. 21 NovTaiwan's top 3 face further sales and profit slumps in Q3 results
  1. 21 NovRemoveable permanent magnets not required for e-bike motors
  2. 21 NovInternational Cargo Bike Festival expands focus to widen audience
  3. 17 NovHigh inventory levels and Revonte bankruptcy weakens hGears' e-bike revenues
  4. 16 NovVanMoof enters next chapter; new owner Lavoie outlines strategy
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