Rosie Burgin

TALLINN, Estonia - IoT provider Comodule has launched an entry-level solution for e-bike manufacturers. Named Guardian, the company says the innovation is a simple solution to enable safety features such as vehicle locating and anti-theft movement alerts. First samples are available for pre-order and mass production is estimated to start in the first quarter of 2023.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Born from a circular mission, Dutch bicycle company Roetz has turned its attention to designing a less polluting electric bicycle. Following three years of development, the result is an e-bike that is designed to last a lifetime through the use of a modular and reconfigurable design, high-quality materials and a data-driven service concept.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - With only a week to go until the first day of the Ebike Future Conference, more speakers names are emerging for the online event. Joshua Hon, founder of Tern Bicycles, Tomi Viiala, co-CEO of Stromer and Teet Praks, CEO of Comodule are amongst the list of top-level e-bike experts speaking at the 3-day event.

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - Under a slogan of 'Here to Change', Stromer is entering a new era. Change is certainly in full swing; under new private equity ownership, the Swiss speed pedelec brand has a new Co-CEO management to lead its mission to get people out of cars and onto alternative mobility. First the company has to navigate bumpy market conditions, supply chain issues and regulatory hold-ups.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Some of the biggest players from Taiwan's bicycle industry are joining forces in an alliance to focus on reducing the carbon footprint in the bicycle industry supply chain. With over 30 members already signed up, Giant Group is inviting more to come forward.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - myFC, the Nasdaq listed company which was active in micro fuel cells and hydrogen has filed for bankruptcy. This a turnaround from earlier this year when the company made headlines in the e-bike industry press with an eye-catching partnership.

TIANJIN, China - E-bike display and sensor manufacturer, King-Meter displayed its newest range at this year's Eurobike. Amongst the new products is its most recent integrated display technology.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - In 2023 the Taipei Cycle d&I awards will return with aim of 'taking bicycle design to the next level'. Registration has now opened for what is considered one of the most important competitions in the cycling industry. The Gold Award - Green Prize will recognise products manufactured according to sustainable principles.

AGUEDA, Portugal - Portuguese exports in the two-wheel and soft mobility sector grew 38% in the first half of 2022, Eurostat data confirms. Importantly, e-bike exports grew by more than 60%. For the third consecutive year, Portugal continues to be the largest bike producer in Europe.

STUTTGART, Germany - Distributer Paul Lange & Co. has appointed Paul-César Lange to the newly implemented position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). As grandson of the founder, the third generation family member will be responsible for the strategic orientation of the company.