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。

日本，大阪（OSAKA）－Shimano於2022第一季財務報告中表示，西方國家對俄羅斯實施經濟制裁已造成全球能源短缺、原物料價格飆漲，對個人消費行為帶來壓力。不過根據該公司表示，自行車需求量仍高。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - To meet demand for e-bikes on Europe's markets, the increase of e-bike imports is outperforming investments in local production. In 2021 the total import hiked by almost 30% from 884,862 units in 2020 to 1,144,597 e-bikes last year.

BERGAMO, Italy - Vittoria reports the construction of the world's first all-discipline cycling experience, innovation center and knowledge hub for bicycle tyre development. Called Vittoria Park, the testing facility and proving ground will open in September.

MORGAN HILLS, USA - Effective May 1, Specialized founder Mike Sinyard hired Armin Landgraf as Chief of Worldwide Markets. This follows Sinyard's appointment of industry newcomer Scott Maguire to succeed him as CEO and his own repositioning as Chief Rider Advocate in March.

WELS, Austria - The cooperation between a group of surface finishing suppliers, the sppot, launched its first live event to present the industry the latest trends in colours and innovations. More than 250 people were reported to attend the event at TIGER Coatings in Austria.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The take-over of Accell Group by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) and Teslin Alpine Acquisition has entered an all new phase now that Accell Group has provided more clarity on the acceptance of the order.

OSNABRÜCK, Germany - One of Europe's largest automotive parts distributors WM-SE has entered the e-bike market with the acquisition of Fischer Bike owner MTS Group. For a non-disclosed price, transport and logistics service provider DB Schenker Deutschland AG sold its successful subsidiary after an failed attempt to disinvest in 2018.

MACHECOUL, France - Just 8 months after the ground breaking ceremony, the retail group Intersport France, owner of the Manufacture Française du Cycle (MFC), inaugurated a new 30,000 square meters warehouse in Machecoul last week. The French assembler is taking full advantage of the strong growth on the e-bike market.

OSAKA, Japan - Economic sanctions imposed on Russia by Western nations have created global energy shortages and a sudden rise in raw material prices, putting downward pressure on personal consumption, reports the Japanese components manufacturer in its Q1-2022 financial statement. Nevertheless demand for bicycles is still high according to Shimano.

Connected e-bikes are the new standard in the bicycle industry now brands want to provide their customers a better mobility experience. By integrating an IoT product, the e-bike becomes a smartbike, capable of sending and receiving data as well as triggering actions remotely. After the electrification revolution, the connectivity revolution is leading bicycle assemblers to adapt and reinvent their offers and tools. To assist assemblers in assembling the connected bike, Velco has created a turnkey digital platform: Velco Assembly Assist.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The market for e-bikes continues to be strong in Europe. This can clearly be seen in the latest sales reports of the European industry organizations. There is no doubt, however, that the supply chain problems had a big impact on the market during 2021.

VIENNA, Austria - Along with other European nations, bicycle and e-bike sales in Austria last year were also harmed by serious supply bottlenecks. The demand outstripped supply. Nevertheless, champagne corks popped when the domestic bicycle industry was able to break through the magic €1 billion value sales barrier for the first time in 2021.

SUZHOU, China - The severe spread and skyrocketing infection of COVID-19 figures in the Shanghai area, including Suzhou, has posed a major challenge for e-bike system manufacturer Bafang. Recent lockdown measures have escalated difficulties like raw material shortages, sluggish logistical efficiency, severe supply delays in Corona-related sealed-off areas and suspension or impediment of battery exports.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - High-level keynotes, CEO panels, business leaders, European policy makers and academics are on the line-up of this year's Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) Summit. During the event on 12 May, industry experts will debate current trends, innovations, leadership topics and visions for 2030.