美國，摩根山丘（MORGAN HILL）－Globe是Specialized的副牌，該公司正以同樣的名稱重新推出副品牌，鎖定新的消費族群。

LUXEMBOURG - The anti-dumping case on e-bikes imported from China might enter an all-new chapter after the first level judgement of the European General Court. The court has annulled anti-dumping and countervailing duties implemented by the European Commission back in 2019 on e-bikes made in China by Giant Electric Vehicle Kunshan Co. Ltd.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - Stating a challenging business environment, German high-precision transmission parts and components manufacturer hGears AG, saw its young e-mobility business unit swallowing a double-digit 15.4% sales decrease in the first quarter of 2022. However, the publicly traded company can look to the future with confidence.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - The Battery Experts Forum has released its three-day conference program of high-profile presentations from key players in the battery industry. With progress in the field of electrification speeding up, speakers including Shmuel De-Leon and Sven Bauer will address the current challenges facing the battery industry and with that the e-bike business.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Industry organisations, European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) have jointly released a manifesto with eight recommendations for how the EU, national governments and individuals can use cycling to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and achieve significant fuel savings.

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.