As the popularity of e-bikes continues to surge, the importance of sustainable and efficient battery solutions becomes more obvious. When an e-bike battery breaks or starts to underperform, the standard approach has been dangerous repairs or complete replacement. However, with the introduction of the Cleantron Circular e-bike battery, a shift started. This battery is being developed in collaboration with VROEGH Design, a specialist in the design of micro-mobility.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "July was notably our best sales month ever and first profitable month," Cowboy co-founder and CEO Adrien Roose has announced. The Belgian D2C e-bike brand notes 'unit economics and discipline with costs' as key reasons for the milestone.

EDINBURGH, Scotland - Since displaying at Eurobike in 2021, Intra Drive has focused on building a European supply chain and industrialising its e-bike motor unit with multi speed gearbox. Now to support bringing its 8-speed integrated drive unit to market, the B2B company has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign.

DAUN, Germany - Despite naming its relatively young e-bike brand HoheAcht after the region in Germany where it is based, bike supplier Technibike GmbH has decided to abandon its production facility in Staßfurt, Germany and move to Eastern Europe - more precisely Bulgaria.

ZEIST, Netherlands - The blue-tyred bicycle subscription service Swapfiets has been struggling in recent years. After a loss of €14 million in 2020 and €29 million in 2021, this increased to €31 million last year, the latest financial records show. Despite these losses, investor Pon continues to support the concept which had anticipated on growth across Europe.

PARIS, France - Rebirth Group, formerly Easybike Group and founded by Grégory Tréboal, intends to reach new milestones in production volumes in 2024. Also, to support European production, the company has announced a partnership with Yahama for its brands Matra and Solex.

KOBLENZ, Germany - By opening an Innovation Lab at its Koblenz headquarters, German D2C bike supplier Canyon Bicycle GmbH says it is taking "the next step in product development."

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－Volkswagen Financial Services（VWFS）收購Pon Holdings單車租賃子公司Bike Mobility Services（BMS）49%股份，這次合作重點為加速拓展歐洲及美國的單車租賃市場。交易金額未公開。

德國，美因河畔卡爾施泰因（KARLSTEIN AM MAIN）－鋰電池公司BMZ集團收購Nox Cycles Austria及其所有在德國和瑞士的姊妹企業，包含主德國市場的Hawk Bikes品牌及販售德奧瑞荷比盧地區（DACH-Benelux）的英國高階電動自行車公司Whyte Bikes。

奧地利，格德爾斯多夫（GEDERSDORF）－二輪批發商及進口商KSR Group已申請法院監督的重組程序。受到能源價格上漲、高通膨及消費者購買力下降影響，該家族企業經營的市場在過去一年當中的經濟情況變化甚巨。

奧地利，雷高（REGAU）－為加速成長滿足市場需求，奧地利自行車及電動自行車OEM組裝廠WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH發布一項群眾募資活動，目標金額為40萬歐元。該公司計畫在2026年前將產量從每年25,000輛（電動）自行車提高到10萬輛。

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Companies in the Taiwanese supply chain are beginning to feel the fall out of the VanMoof bankruptcy in Europe. Electronic connectivity solutions maker Speed Tech Corp and manufacturer Ideal Bikes have both posted listings on the Taiwanese stock exchange referring to unpaid bills by VanMoof Asia Ltd, forcing the company into liquidation.

SANTA CLARA, USA - To improve the visibility and safety of vulnerable road users in traffic, Commsignia has launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) device for e-bikes. The American company has been working with partners in the bicycle industry including Bosch to integrate the technology and expects mass market roll-out in the coming years.

PLOCHINGEN, Germany - Sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon has appointed the CEO of Decathlon-Germany André Weinert to CEO-CESEE (Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe). Effective immediately, he assumes responsibility for 17 countries in which Decathlon is represented. The sporting goods chain store giant will announce his successor in Germany within the coming weeks.

The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed the way we shop, allowing us to purchase a wide range of products conveniently from online marketplaces. However, this convenience also brings certain risks, particularly when it comes to product safety.

As the e-bike market continues to develop, the diversity of consumer needs has led to a proliferation of specialised bikes - be it agile city commuters, practical cargo bikes or versatile touring e-bikes. Amid this kaleidoscopic array of choices, one segment is rapidly rising to prominence: e-bikes powered by hub motors. AUTORQ, a company renowned for its torque-sensing technology, has emerged as an indispensable partner for companies venturing into this sector.

In recent years an increasing number of bicycle companies have opted for close to market production in Europe. Spurred on by the need for a consistent supply chain following issues during the pandemic, investments in European manufacturing continue to grow. As noted in this online magazine, Eastern Europe is becoming popular with Lithuania, Poland and Romania all enticing new investments from bicycle manufacturers. But not only here, Germany, France and Portugal are taking efforts to step up 'Made in Europe' bicycle production.

A market leader in e-bike connectors, Higo continues to build on its efforts to meet the growing need for ultra compact e-bike connectors to neatly hide away in frames. It recently introduced the micro X connector range for connections like displays, switches, brakes and sensors.