LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - European cleantech start-up, Circu Li-ion is aiming to maximise the lifecycle of each lithium-ion cell by developing an upcycling process of battery cells on an industrial scale. With a 7-figure pre-seed investment on board the company's technology could see the carbon footprint and operating costs of e-bike batteries being reduced.

Suzhou, China - E-bike drive system manufacturer, Bafang, has introduced its new M510 mid-motor, the successor to the M500. Designed to be stronger and lighter, the mid-motor is geared towards the e-MTB market. Due to in-house component sourcing, Bafang states that the motor has a delivery time of 60-90 days.

AKRON, USA - Goodyear Bicycle Tires has launched the next generation gravity range of mountain bike tires with two new tread patterns, the Newton MTF and Newton MTR. First launched in 2018 with Goodyear's official licensee, Rubber Kinetics, the all-new Goodyear Newton MTF and Newton MTR mark the most significant advancement in the brand's mountain bike tire portfolio.

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS） －為滿足歐洲市場對電動自行車的需求，進口成長已超越對當地生產的投資。2021年總進口量從前年884,862輛增加到1,144,597輛，成長近三成。

芬蘭，坦佩雷（TAMPERE）－Revonte踏出重要一步，欲讓ONE電動自行車馬達進入量產階段。該芬蘭電動自行車馬達開發商宣佈與hGears合作於歐洲生產Revonte的ONE馬達。兩家公司都同意這場長期合作關係都將有益於公司業務發展。

南韓，首爾（SEOUL）－南韓電池製造商Samsung SDI將於明天初在靠近首爾的產線首次生產固態電池。固態電池被視為新一代產品，專家指出這款電池比傳統鋰離子電池更安全、也更有力。

美國，摩根山丘（MORGAN HILLS）－Specialized創辦人Mike Sinyard聘用Armin Landgraf擔任全球市場總監。在此之前，Sinyard任命業界新人Scott Maguire接任執行長一職，並在三月退居幕後。

MILANO, Italy - Following record bicycle and e-bike sales in 2020 where over 2 million units were sold, the market in Italy has stabilised in 2021. A total of 1,975,000 bicycles and e-bikes were sold in Italy last year, representing a 2% decline compared to the previous year. According to the latest data released by industry association, ANCMA, e-bikes continues to grow in both volume and market share.

STUTTGART, Germany - In a distribution dispute between Paul Lange & Co and Selle Italia Srl the Italian court 'Tribunale de Treviso' took a final decision last March. The court made the final judgement that the premature termination of the disputed distribution contract by Selle Italia in 2017 was unlawful and thus invalid.

MORGAN HILL, USA - As a model range, the name 'Globe' is not new to Specialized, but with the creation of a new business unit baring the same name, the company will target an all new group of customers.

TAMPERE, Finland - Revonte has made an important step forward to get its ONE e-bike motor ready for mass production. The Finnish e-bike drive system developer announced a partnership with hGears for manufacturing the Revonte ONE e-bike motor in Europe. Both companies see the long term commitment as beneficial for their business.

ZWOLLE, the Netherlands - Dutch bicycle parts wholesaler and bicycle brand owner, Kruitbosch didn't hesitate to sign the recently introduced Climate Commitment which encourages businesses in the bicycle industry to tackle climate change. However, "sustainability is a really broad topic," as the company's sustainability manager, Anja Cichowlas explains...

MALLABIA, Spain - Basque bicycle cooperative, Orbea, reached a record sales volume of €282 million in 2021, with 81% coming from export markets. Last year, the cooperative also expanded its operational structure by adding 170 new jobs to its group and is very optimistic for the future.

PARIS, France - The French retail group Cyclable has raised €7 million from Calcium Capital. In addition, Roland Barthez, a long-time shareholder who joined the company in 2010, is reinvesting. This allows Cyclable to organise the exit of M Capital Partners and other historical shareholders.

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI has said it will roll out solid-state batteries early next year in its pilot production line near Seoul. Solid-state batteries are regarded as 'next-generation products,' which experts point out are safer and more powerful than conventional lithium-ion batteries.

奧地利，維也納（VIENNA）－去年奧地利市場同其他歐洲國家一樣都受到供應緊縮嚴重影響，供不應求。不過該國自行車產業銷售額去年首次突破十億歐元大關，非常值得慶祝。

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group在被Kohlberg Kravis Robers & Co. LP（簡稱KKR）和Teslin Alpine Acquisition收購後提出更明確說明，該收購案已進入下一階段。

法國，馬謝庫（MACHECOUL）－母公司為零售集團Intersport France的法國Française du Cycle（以下簡稱MFC）據點才剛啟用8個月而已，近期又計劃建設位於馬謝庫一處佔地3萬平方米的倉庫。電動自行車市場正熱，該公司亦乘勝追擊。