MUNICH, Germany - German e-mobility company Rebike Mobility GmbH is making the next step forward to develop its cross-brand platforms for premium used e-bikes, subscription models and e-bike rental at popular holiday destinations.

義大利，維辰札（VICENZA）－市場熱潮和供應鏈受阻讓Campagnolo有了新的野心要提高全球品牌知名度和曝光率。該公司表示2020至2022年是自1980年代以來銷售成長幅度最大的年份，讓他們更有信心放大目標並運用這波成長的優勢大規模擴展。

葡萄牙，阿格達（ÁGUEDA）－葡萄牙的自行車廠生意越來越旺。根據國家自行車產業協會ABIMOTA表示，今年一、二月的銷售額達近1.1億歐元，同比成長近五成。

美國，聖塔克魯茲（SANTA CRUZ）－美國電動自行車市場漸熱，荷蘭自行車品牌Pon也隨之開設美國的第一間Gazelle體驗中心。地點位於Santa Cruz，距離Pon北美總部僅2公里，該中心也會提供消費者進行電動自行車測試。

中國，佛山市－家電巨頭Midea Group成功買下電動自行車馬達製造商Motinova。Midea Group在1968年成立，是美國知名財經雜誌《財星》（Fortune）公佈的全球500大企業之一。Midea近期宣佈投資110億人民幣（15.6億歐元）設立為電動車輛生產零件的新業務。收購Motinova便是計劃的一部分。

For the fourth consecutive year Taiwan reported a double-digit hike in e-bike exports. Despite supply chain constraints and booming transportation costs, the market continues to expand. However, 2022 comes with new challenges. How is the industry handling these dynamics and does it impact innovations, an important driver for the e-bike market? Taipei Cycle Show 2022 gave some insights.

ÁGUEDA, Portugal - EU-funded close-to-market bicycle production in Portugal is continuing to gain momentum. According to the national bicycle industry association ABIMOTA, the sales value in the first two months of this year increased year-on-year by almost 50% to nearly €110 million.

FOSHAN, China - The home appliance giant Midea Group took over the e-bike drive system manufacturer Motinova. Midea Group, a well-known Fortune 500 company founded in 1968. Recently Midea announced a 11 billion yuan (€1.56 billion) investment schema to establish a new business for the production of parts for new energy vehicles. The take-over of Motinova is part of that strategy.

HARDERWIJK, the Netherlands - The formerly Scottish company announced the opening of its first e-service branch for the maintenance of electric vehicles in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Here, but also in other locations, e-bikes will now also be repaired according to the quick service model.

RIMINI, Italy - Since the first edition in 2018, the Italian Bike Festival in Rimini has become one of the trending events in the bicycle industry. From this year the festival at the Misano World Circuit will be connected to a series of other events like conferences, a granfondo and cycling tours.

Presenting merchandise effectively is just as essential for sales success as good components are. That's why Contec, a supplier of spare parts and accessories for all types of cyclists, has put a lot of thought into its new Shop System. It creates an inviting atmosphere which encourages impulse buys and increases cross-selling without requiring a lot of sales effort. The Shop System is carefully aligned with Contec's brand image.

SANTA CRUZ, US - With the growing interest in e-bikes in the US, Dutch bike brand, Pon has opened its first Gazelle Experience Center in the country. Located in Santa Cruz, just 2 km from Pon's North American headquarters, it will serve as an e-bike test location for consumers.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - German battery cell analysis specialist Batemo has entered a new cooperation with BMZ Group, a global specialist in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. A part of the cooperation includes supporting the distribution of BMZ's new TerraE round cells.

VICENZA, Italy - For component manufacturer Campagnolo the market boom and supply chain constraints have triggered a renewed ambition to increase the global brand awareness and salience. For 2020-2022 the company reports the strongest sales growth since the 1980s giving the Italians confidence to dream bigger and expand significantly to capitalise on its recent growth.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - The recent announcement by Vietnam's government to drop COVID-19 restrictions including the opening of the borders for foreign visitors and lifting quarantine measures is expected to have a big impact on the bicycle industry.

MONTEREY, US - Sea Otter Classic is now the most attended outdoor festival, consumer show, racing venue and all around cycling celebration event in the US. This year, with the extensive market growth and expansion of e-bike offerings, there were more new companies at Sea Otter than ever before. The growing presence of international brands entering the US market did also not go unnoticed.

SUZHOU, China - At a total investment of RMB 5 billion (€725 mln), Phylion has signed an agreement for the building of a 16GWh Power Battery Project in Yancheng in the Jiangsu province. The entire production line will adopt the most advanced production equipment.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The April edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 2/2022) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. Read about the French governments' plans to redevelop the bicycle industry and how Taiwan's industry is facing post-pandemic challenges.