Rosie Burgin

PRZASNYSZ, Poland - As many as 86% of respondents in a recent survey have noticed the growing popularity of e-bikes on the streets in Poland and 84% admit that e-bikes can be a convenient way to get around the countryside. Commissioned by the Polish bike manufacturer Kross, the survey shows that sales of e-bikes have huge potential for growth like in other European markets.

MECHELEN, Belgium - Helmet manufacturer, Lazer, has gone back to the drawing board on impact absorption protection and developed a new patented new technology, KinetiCore. Inspired by the crumple zones in cars, the technology offers integrated rotational impact protection and provides what they call "next-level brain protection."

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The world's largest chain manufacturer, KMC has added an e-cargo bike chain to its portfolio. The Ecargo 1 chain, with a focus on strength and long life, "provides 50% higher strength than industry standards". On display at the Taipei Cycle show, it was also credited as a d&i award winner.

SUZHOU, China - E-bike battery manufacturer, Phylion, has received a new strategic investment of 950 million yuan (€135 million). The total financing round is expected to reach 1.5 billion yuan (€210 million), with which the company plans to accelerate its innovation in technology, products and business strategy to create more value for the lithium battery industry.

TAIWAN, Taipei - Despite being in production since the start of the corona pandemic, e-bike drive system manufacturer, Hyena, finally had the opportunity to present its new drive system at the Taipei Cycle show in 2022. The company offers whole system e-bike system for bikes in the city, trekking and road categories.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Voltraware presented a demo of its charging pad for wireless e-bike charging during this year's Taipei Cycle show. The newcomer to the e-bike world, with a history in consumer electronics, aims to change the charging behaviour of e-bike users.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Component manufacturer, Legion, has developed a high-volume tubeless valve specifically for the tubeless market. Despite being on the market for four years already, market conditions have renewed the interest in the Vmax range.

TAIWAN, Taipei - Clever Standard creates simple tools to assist novice riders while out on the road. With a focus on eco-minded products, the company's latest CO2ool range focuses on making full or empty CO2 cartridges available for multiple uses. Prototypes were presented during the physical Taipei Cycle show in March 2022.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - A new independent scientific report on the impact that light electric vehicles (LEVs) can have in the effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions will be presented on 24th March. The report, commissioned by trade association LEVA-EU, will be presented during the hybrid Future is Electric and Light event which will be held in Brussels and digitally.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Multinational electronics contract manufacturer, Hon Hai Technology, better known as Foxconn, has developed an e-bike display and advanced controller which allows the user to operate the dashboard more intuitively. The product is currently being presented at the Taipei Cycle show in Taiwan.