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。

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。

Folding 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.