SUZHOU, China - At this year's Taipei cycle show, Chinese battery manufacturer, Phylion took the opportunity to show its new self-developed flagship battery cell models, the Golden Brick Version 30110 and 19118 Battery Cells, and the first generation of its weather resistant Sodium-ion battery cell. The manufacturer predicts this could bring in a new era for e-bike batteries.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission has agreed on the final judgement of the General Court of the European Union and imposed anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on e-bikes from China made by Giant Electric Vehicle (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. The Commission also decided to lower the duty from 24.6% to 13.8%.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - "Why are so many e-bike batteries prone to fire and explosions?" asks battery expert James Post. In this report he dives deeper into the topic and explains how to fix the BMS to prevent fires and explosions, along with detailed information on low-cost solutions.

LONDON, UK - Operating over 600 automotive servicing and repair centres across the UK, Kwik Fit is now diversifying into the bicycle sector through a strategic partnership with bike repair network, Fettle. The decision to enter this rapidly expanding market came after the success of the Dutch e-bike service concept introduced by Kwik Fit last year.

LUDHIANA, India - The 2023 edition of India's largest bicycle show Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo (CFOSE) held in February proved to be a difficult one. Support from domestic bicycle OEM's was largely absent and international exhibitors particularly from China continued to stay away. Also a strategic international partnership has now been called-off.

台灣，台北－許多人樂觀看待自行車與電動自行車的長期發展，不過在短期內，這塊產業首先要應對今年市場帶來的挑戰。儘管前景看好，但擔憂依然存在。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－Autotalks、Volkswagen、Bosch和Commsignia為推出V2X使用者安全保護科技，示範V2X將如何預防最常見的自行車與汽車碰撞發生。

德國，施韋因富特（SCHWEINFURT）－荷蘭標準化委員會和歐洲股東群於近期一場會議中討論制定載貨自行車標準。velotech.de總經理Marco Brust表示：「制定一套歐洲標準有助於統一整個歐洲現存拼湊的法規。」

德國，施蘭貝格（SCHRAMBERG）－電動自行車精準零件生產這幾年來對hGears越趨重要。該公司去年年度財報顯示，電動自行車和零件市場的成長彌補了汽車及電動工具產業的損失。

PARIS, France - To introduce V2X-enabled cyclists' protection technology Autotalks, Volkswagen, Bosch and Commsignia demonstrated how V2X can prevent one of the most common bike-vehicle collisions.

GEDERSDORF, Austria - The KSR Group launched its Malaguti e-bikes three years ago. On the back of a successful launch the brand is now expanding its product range and streamlining its distribution network across European territories.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - The importance of e-bike precision component production becomes more important for hGears year after year. In its 2022 annual financial results, the company clearly states that the growth in the e-bike and e-mobility components market compensates for the loss in the automotive and e-tools business.

DENVER, US - Niner Bikes founder Chris Sugai has joined carbon belt manufacturer Gates as general manager of Gates Global Mobility. The bike industry pioneer with nearly two decades of bike industry leadership experience will drive efforts to expand Gates Carbon Drive offerings and bring belt drive solutions to bikes, electric mobility, and powersports.

The global e-bike market should reach more than $120 billion in 2030, with an annual increase of 11.5%. If the attractiveness of the electric bicycle is no longer in question, there are still challenges to be met to improve the experience of cyclists. One of them is maintenance, more difficult to manage on an electric bike, requiring regular servicing and the frequent intervention of a professional.

With the new CUES ecosystem, Shimano presents a novel approach to its mid-tier lifestyle component line-up. The idea: new components that are designed not only to improve the shifting experience but also to make life easier for the industry through greater compatibility and an improved supply chain structure.

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - During a recent meeting of the Dutch standardisation committee and European stakeholders, the completion of a standard for cargo bikes was discussed. "A European standard would be helpful to standardise the legal patchwork that exists throughout Europe," explains velotech.de MD Marco Brust.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The long-term outlook for e-bike and bicycle sales are regarded by many as very positive, but on the short term the industry first will have to deal with the challenging market conditions in 2023. Despite all promising expectations these worries can't be neglected.

GRENOBLE, France - Currently sitting in receivership, French retail outlet Go Sport should soon learn its fate. On the table is a continuation plan from Go Sports owner and takeover bids from the Sports Direct retail chain and Intersport France.