Jan-Willem van Schaik and Rosie Burgin

中國，蘇州－對電動馬達製造商Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd來說，2023年是備具挑戰的一年。根據該公司財報，其業績受到多種因素帶來負面影響，包含地緣政治衝突、通膨、消費者需求減緩和客戶庫存過高等。

WELS, Austria - Pierer Mobility Group warns for more consolidations and job losses in its bicycle and e-bike division in the year ahead in its preliminary financial figures for 2023. The company did report a 9% increase in consolidated sales to a new record of almost €2.7 billion in 2023, but that increase was fully attributed to its motorcycle business.

PARIS, France - Eco-designed battery manufacturer, Gouach, is warning of a "David vs Goliath" battle in the quest to develop a repairable e-bike battery. With new legislation supporting the replacement of individual battery cells, the French battery maker feels that CONEBI's stance pushing back on repairable batteries is drowning out new initiatives like theirs. We asked CONEBI to comment on this statement.

DARMSTADT, Germany - Riese & Müller has a clear vision in mind; to become the most sustainable e-bike company. Therefore, transparency in the supply chain is a prominent topic on the German manufacturers' agenda. In this interview, CEO Dr. Sandra Wolf explains this ongoing and long-term process, and the steps taken to drive it forward every year.

ZEIST, The Netherlands -Building on the debut outing in 2021, IAA Mobility organisers Messe Munich have opted for 'integration' as the key to push their mobility platform further. In this new Bike Europe podcast two IAA Mobility directors explain the development of the platform and where the bicycle industry fits in, but one thing's for sure, "the car show is gone." Listen to the podcast via Spotify, Apple, SoundCloud and Google Podcasts.

ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands - The Shift Cycling Culture initiative motivated the industry to start talking about sustainability. In the meantime a long list of CEOs and company owners signed the industry-wide climate commitment. "Also the bicycle industry has a responsibility to cut CO2 emissions," says Erik Bronsvoort, director of Shift Cycling Culture.

SAALFELD, Germany - The issue of recycling frames is high on the circular agenda to make the bicycle industry more sustainable. V Frames makes it possible thanks to its carbon composite material in combination with a high level of robotization. MD Michael Mueller on how this could change the bicycle industry.

德國，達姆斯塔特（DARMSTADT）－Riese & Müller有個明確的願景，該公司欲成為最永續的電動自行車公司。供應鏈透明度便是該德國製造商工作項目當中的重要主題。在這支影片當中，執行長Dr. Sandra Wolf說明目前進行中的遠期計畫過程，以及每年推動計畫前進所採取的步驟。

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant took the lead to get Taiwan's industry ready for the future and initiated the Bicycle Alliance for Sustainability. The initiative has set clear goals for 2023, but what comes after that and what will be the impact on the supply chain? Giant Group CEO Bonnie Tu explains.

DARMSTADT, Germany - Riese & Müller has a clear vision in mind; to become the most sustainable e-bike company. Transparency in the supply chain is a prominent topic on the German manufacturers' agenda. In this video CEO Dr. Sandra Wolf explains this ongoing and long-term process, and the steps taken to drive it forward every year.