Mando's series hybrid drive system, the SPM Module, makes its official debut at Eurobike (Hall 8, Stand E07). A German manufacturer, CITKAR is already in series production using the system in its electrically-powered cargo bikes. It gives them the technological advantage to compete successfully in the fast-growing market of emission-free delivery services.

The trend for fully integrated cable routing in e-bike designs is fully on. This has triggered leading e-bike connector manufacturer Higo to come up with their smallest signal connector range on the market. This new series, the micro M, has been designed for connections like displays, switches, brakes and sensors. The key feature of this series is the use of crimp contacts instead of soldered contacts.

MUNICH, Germany - Specialized's decision to sell directly to consumers has left bicycle dealers unamused and sometimes reconsidering their relationship with the American company. In Germany, Alpha Bikes, reportedly the largest concept store in the country, is ending its collaboration and moving on with Giant.

VARSSEVELD, the Netherlands - Van Raam, a manufacturer of special needs bicycles, is a pioneer in the field of 3D printing in the two-wheeler industry. In the past year, the company printed no fewer than 40,000 parts. With 3D printing, they produce parts on demand, keep stock in the form of digital files and produce tools that make their production process more efficient.

LYON, France - Folding e-bike brand, Eovolt, is planning to significantly increase the production capacity at its Lyon, France factory. From July 2022, the brand aims to double production by the end of the year. "We want to intensify our local production to lock in our production chain so we can be more responsive and flexible," explains co-founder Baptiste Fullen.

By expanding its European team, Cheng Shin Tire (CST) has further bridged the gap between its factory in Asia and its distributors in Europe. A professional, fully-fledged European team, based in the Netherlands, offers support in all possible areas and for all tires that Cheng Shin can produce, from sales to marketing. The European distributors and importers of CST are already reaping the first benefits of this.

LUTON, England - European e-scooter provider, Voi Technology, has signed a partnership with a UK-based waste management company to safely dispose and recycle end-of-life batteries from its electric vehicles.

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Following a tumultuous couple of weeks, the consortium led by KKR has declared its offer on Accell Group 'unconditional'. The number of shares tendered has risen to 77.8% and "all offer conditions are now satisfied or waived," according to a statement released yesterday evening.

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group收購一案現在因為未達八成收購門檻陷入膠著，承兌期已於6月3日截止。

德國，科隆（COLOGNE）－igus是各類塑膠拖鏈、零組件的專業製造商，現在他們向自行車製造商揭露工程概念及重要零件。第一款模型預計在今年底完成。

德國，紐倫堡（NUREMBERG）－市調公司GfK近期發佈，電動自行車德國、荷蘭、比利時這三大歐洲電動自行車市場今年的平均零售價已經比去年成長12%。

斯里蘭卡，可倫波－多數媒體報導斯里蘭卡經濟危機主要是因國際情勢造成，該國自行車產業強調已履行所做的國際承諾。

DENVER, US — Belt drive manufacturer, Gates Industrial Corporation has upgraded and expanded its Carbon Drive product portfolio for e-bikes and bicycles. With new and improved components across four key product lines, the company's next-generation belts and components are being introduced "to enable advances in bicycle drivetrain design and meet the growing global demand."

PARIS, France - E-bike subscription service company, Motto, has raised €4 million from Founders Future and Cassius Family, two capital fund companies which have been involved in earlier financing rounds of the company. The investment will support the expansion of the start-up's €75 per month subscription service beyond Paris and into Europe.

BERLIN, Germany - E-commerce giant, Signa Sports United (SSU) has opened a new state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Hockenheim, Germany. The large-scale bike parts hub, with a starting capacity of 5 million orders, will operated by Rhenus Warehousing solutions through a third-party logistics (3PL) strategic partnership.

MUNICH, Germany - Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer, Porsche, has announced that it has fully acquired Fazua, the compact e-bike drive system manufacturer. Having become a minority stakeholder in the company earlier this year, this is another sign that Porsche is increasing its activities in the e-bike market.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The Accell Group take-over has entered a new period of uncertainty. Less than 80% of the fully diluted shares were tendered under the KKR/Teslin offer when the acceptance period expired on June 3rd.

ANTWERP, Belgium - Belgian cycling start-up, Claissfied, the developer of the award-winning Powershift technology, has made a move from its previous facilities in Turnhout to Antwerp. Recently the company's headquarters was inaugurated in the presence of high ranking city officials.