From cold temperatures to wet roads, winter is a true test of endurance for bicycle components. It's in these challenging conditions that high-quality products distinguish themselves from the rest. A prime example of such resilience and reliability are the IP67-rated e-bike torque sensors from Autorq. We spoke with the founder, Ying-Tsao Tan, about the importance of high-quality torque sensors for premium e-bikes and his plans for the future.

LONDON, UK - Quality issues with e-bike battery chargers have caused reasons for concern in the UK but also in EU countries. One of the largest online sellers of e-bike chargers and conversion kits, Wish.com has banned the sales of the products citing safety risks. Yet there are serious concerns about the enforcement of the new policy.

BERLIN, Germany - Europe-wide regulations and experiences for speed pedelecs vary per country. The Dutch mobility consultancy Mobycon and German industry association ZIV have now made a first comparative study on this market in in Germany, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

REDDITCH, England - Alongside mainland Europe, bike sales in the UK have taken a market-adjusting dip this year. Retail giant Halford has reported that sales in its cycling division have been "challenging and below expectations due to the well documented consumer environment." However, bicycle sales are still 'ahead of the market', the company's interim results for the first half of the financial year reports.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The combination of a growing demand, an increasing average retail price and rising e-bike thefts have given a boost to the market of digital anti-theft devices. The use of a single rear wheel lock is no longer considered sufficient. Although official statistics on the number of e-bikes stolen is not available in many countries, enhanced anti-theft devices is regarded as essential.

德國，瓦爾德薩森（WALDSASSEN）－自行車品牌Ghost剛滿30週年，不過他們的120位員工可能沒心情慶祝，因為東家Accell Group決定關閉該品牌的德國工廠並將生產外移。

荷蘭，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－電動自行車公司Qwic的老闆將意外收到的反傾銷稅單歸咎為造成公司走向破產的部分原因。過去30年內，有多次添加條款至反傾銷及反規避裁決相關的規範中。現在讓人疑問的是，該法規是否已過於複雜，抑或各公司是否應該更加了解相關資訊。

美國，迪爾菲爾德比奇（DEERFIELD BEACH）－前身為Life Electric Vehicles的LEV Manufacturing與Lane VC宣布收購Serial 1 Cycle Company, LLC。Serial 1是Harley Davidson於2020年成立的獨立自行車品牌。

台灣，台北－台北國際自行車展創新設計獎（d&i awards）邀請全球設計師、製造商及經銷商於12月15日前提交最新創新研發，角逐此項榮譽。無論是否出席參展皆可報名。

WALDSASSEN, Germany - The 30th anniversary gift of Ghost was not a pleasant one for the 120 employees. Owner Accell Group decided to close down the production in Germany and relocate the production abroad.

BRUSSELS, the Netherlands - The bankruptcy of the e-bike company Qwic was partly attributed by the owners to an unexpected tax bill for anti-dumping duties. In the past 3 decades several extensions were added to make the trade regulation with anti-dumping and anti-circumvention rulings. The question is now raised whether the regulation has become too complex or should companies inform themselves better?

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The international cargobike festival (ICBF) has been looking for a good partner event for some years in order to push the number of visitors and improve the exposure of this niche product in the bicycle industry. From 24-26 November the ICBF took place in Amsterdam together with Fully Charged Live.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Designers, manufacturers, and distributors worldwide are invited to submit their latest design innovations for the Taipei Cycle d&i awards 2024 until 15 December 2023. Participation is open to all, whether an exhibitor or not.

DARMSTADT, Germany - With a heavy lean towards the automotive sector and the energy transition, this years' Battery Experts Forum provided an opportunity to catch up on the latest developments in the battery sector. Policy, regulations and new technologies were the dominant talking points in this growing market. "This is a goldrush moment in the battery industry," one speaker declared as battery output is expected to grow three-fold by 2030. But where does Europe fit into this growth?

DEERFIELD BEACH, USA - LEV Manufacturing, formerly known as Life Electric Vehicles, and Lane VC have announced the acquisition of Serial 1 Cycle Company, LLC. Serial 1 as a brand was established in 2020 as an independent brand of Harley Davidson.

LUDHIANA, India - The Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) is in the midst of drafting standards for electric power assisted cycles. Standards for electric bicycles are likely to take final shape in the next six months and be ready for implementation by the middle of 2024, industry insiders involved in drafting the standards have said.

HONG KONG - The growing e-bike market in Europe created a hike in the number of new brands in recent years. Each of them developed their own concept. Some were more successful than others. Supported by its Hongkong based owner, a crowdfunding campaign and a strong focus on fashion, Tenways is one of those brands that have rushed onto the market.

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）—Qwic一向以身為荷蘭電動自行車市場早期創新企業之一而聞名，據Qwic表示，一張突如其來的稅單使他們決定申請自我管理破產。該決定也將影響位於荷蘭布雷達（Breda）全新車架自動化產線的啟用。