台灣三大自行車巨頭第三季財報出爐,銷售利潤雙雙再跌
台灣,台北—台灣三大自行車與電動自行車製造商Giant Manufacturing Company Limited(Giant Group)、Merida Industry Co., Ltd.和Ideal Bike Corporation第三季財報出爐。三間公司皆明顯受到西方重要市場銷售及利潤減少影響。

台灣,台北—台灣三大自行車與電動自行車製造商Giant Manufacturing Company Limited(Giant Group)、Merida Industry Co., Ltd.和Ideal Bike Corporation第三季財報出爐。三間公司皆明顯受到西方重要市場銷售及利潤減少影響。

比利時,布魯塞爾(BRUSSELS)—歐盟理事會(European Council)與歐洲議會(European Parliament)於本月13日最終輪談判中,就《關鍵原物料法案》(Critical Raw Materials Act)達成協議,建立框架確保永續供應關鍵原物料。該法亦對L類別之下的「輕型運輸設備」或電動自行車帶來影響。

荷蘭,阿姆斯特丹(AMSTERDAM)—今年荷蘭國際載貨自行車展(International Cargo Bike Festival,簡稱ICBF)將與歐洲電車與能源展(Fully Charged Live Europe)同期舉辦。ICBF日期為11月24至26日,屆時將會有60個動力踏板品牌展出其創新技術,也將有知名國際演講嘉賓。
SponsoredFolding bike manufacturer Dahon chaiman Dr. David Hon has developed a patented technology called Deltec for all new Dahon bikes. This technology empowers folding bikes with unmatched strength and speed, surpassing the performance of conventional mountain and road bikes on the market.

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 unexpected tax bill made brand owner Hartmobile decide to apply for insolvency in self-administration last week, followed by a bankruptcy this morning. This decision will also impact the start of the new automatic frame production line at VDL in Breda, the Netherlands.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's top three bicycle and e-bike producers Giant Manufacturing Company Limited (Giant Group), Merida Industry Co., Ltd. and Ideal Bike Corporation have presented their Q3 financial results. All three are mainly affected by the sales and profit slumps in the valuable western market.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a final round of negotiations, the Council and the European Parliament finally reached an agreement on the Regulation establishing a framework to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, better known as the Critical Raw Materials Act. This regulation also impacts the "light transport equipment" or e-bikes according to category L.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The 2023 edition of the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) has connected with the Fully Charged Live Europe show. From 24-26 November 60 pedal-powered brands will showcase their latest innovations alongside a program with renowned international speakers.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - German precision gear and component manufacturer hGears AG reports a consolidated revenue of €84.1 million from January until October, a year-on-year decline of 18.8%. This decline is attributable to market difficulties for the e-mobility as well as the e-tools division.

WOKING, UK - The bankruptcy of VanMoof this summer caused a lot of commotion in the bicycle industry. Since the confirmation of the take-over of the brand by McLaren Applied late August it has been very quiet around the brand.

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - High inventory level continues to be troublesome for the once successful Dutch e-bike brand Stella E-bikes. Investor DM Equity Partners, who previously held a 35% stake has seized power at the e-bike manufacturer and obtained a majority of the shares.

NOVI TRAVNIK, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Regensburg-based e-chopper and e-cruiser supplier Ruff Cycles GmbH has not only made its name as a supplier of cool lifestyle mobility products, but also with its own European frame production facility in Bosnia-Herzegovina. With the backing of new partner Pierer New Mobility, a ground-breaking ceremony has now taken place for a new production plant in Bosnia-Herzegovina, which is set to open in the first half of 2024.

EDINBURGH, UK - The concept is not new anymore, but seldomly seen in the bicycle industry. Scottish e-bike technology startup Intra-Drive has announced that they will appoint Nature to the board of their business.

盧森堡-歐洲檢察官辦公室(European Public Prosecutor's Office,簡稱EPPO)表示已向比利時安特衛普法院提交兩份起訴書,內文指控企業為逃避針對進口中國製電動自行車徵收的反傾銷稅與反補貼稅,提交錯誤進口報單。

英國,諾丁漢(NOTTINGHAM)-英國自行車製造商有鑑於艱鉅的市場環境,決定裁員並將總部遷址,此舉也是為「更好將Accell UK整合至Accell Group」。

西班牙,馬德里(MADRID)-西班牙9月自行車產量同市場預期一樣,較去年減少34.7%,此一大幅下降可被視為疫情銷售熱潮相關的修正,產量與銷量仍高於2019年水平。

英國,倫敦(LONDON)-英國電動自行車電池火災事件增加,促使呼籲立新法,強制對電池安全進行第三方認證。英國兩個自行車產業貿易組織因應聯合發布產業指引文件,呼籲對供應英國市場的產品進行更嚴格的安全執法。

MINATO, Japan - As an automotive giant, Honda Motor is not known as the most advanced company in the market for electric mobility. It is striking to see the absence of any vision in the design of the product, while the company is focused on 'future mobility'. Honda's entrance on the e-bike market was not very striking.