THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - In a large scale operation to halt the influx of fatbikes that do not meet the legal requirements of an e-bike or a moped, the Dutch authorities seized a total of 16,500 fatbikes. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate reports the fatbikes are in fact illegal mopeds and originate from several Chinese manufacturers.

KEDAINIAI, Lithuania - Industry guests, suppliers, building constructors and official authorities gathered Tuesday for the official opening of Pon.Bike's state-of-the-art bicycle and e-bike factory in Lithuania. The Ministry of Economy and Innovation granted the status of this €57 million project into a major foreign direct investment which turned the opening into a high-brow event.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Trade agreements with India and Indonesia would disrupt the bicycle industry supply chain for EU-based companies. Usually concluding such agreements is a long-term process but the EU attributes great importance to these types of agreements. Discussion between the EU and the countries continue.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Microshift recently gave the industry an insight into the innovative 5G smart production line the company installed for the production of its gear shift system. The event took place in collaboration with the Taiwan Smart Electric Bicycle Association (TSEBA).

Askoll, known for its technological innovations since 1978, first introduced energy-saving synchronous technology in electric motors for aquariums. Over time, this technology found applications in home appliances, heating systems, and e-mobility. With the recent launch of Askoll Ultra, the company is now focusing on developing power units for e-MTBs.

SUZHOU, China - The Z series launched by Vinka at this year's Eurobike is a new generation mid-motor system. The newest model in the series, the Z60, unlike previous products in the S, C, V and E lines, is compatible to fix to a Bosch bottom bracket. Besides the latest innovations, the motor manufacturer is also eyeing a move to close-to-market production.

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSELLS）－歐盟執行委員會（European Commission，以下簡稱執委會）針對自中國進口的自行車展開反傾銷措施期終複查。貿易總署（DG Trade）將為此次複查舉行聽證會，向廠商發出問卷並拜訪企業。此次申請是由歐洲自行車製造商協會（EBMA）代表歐洲的自行車行業提交。

台灣，台中－台灣自行車第一大龍頭Giant Group榮獲第6屆國家企業環保獎銅級獎殊榮，該集團行銷暨品牌長Phoebe Liu代表該公司接受頒獎。

義大利，米蘭（MILAN）－去年秋季，ABS製造商Blubrake針對Bosch限制使用替代性技術可能壟斷電動自行車驅動系統市場提出疑慮。義大利反壟斷機構針對該指控展開調查，並確定電動自行車製造商可以將Blubrake ABS系統與Bosch BES3套件做整合使用。

中國，上海－2024年中國國際自行車展在12個展覽館和一個戶外臨時展示區舉辦，為1,460間參展商提供充足展出空間。根據主辦單位近期發布的數據，一共有126,262名國內參觀者及15,004名海外參觀者出席。海外參觀者數量的國家排名前十為印度、俄羅斯、南韓、日本、美國、泰國、馬來西亞、巴西、印尼和澳洲。

ZF presented its new 48-volt drive system for e-bikes for the first time at Eurobike 2024. At the heart of this system is the compact, powerful mid-motor: ZF CentriX. The ZF e-motor, featuring a strain wave gear and external rotor, delivers a powerful torque of 90 Newton meters, all within the installation space typically reserved for light-assist motors. The battery, user interface and cloud connectivity complete the drive system.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Overall e-bike exports from Taiwan grew 5% between Q1 and Q2 of this year, according to the latest customs data. However, exports to Europe in the same period dropped 5%. More worryingly the trend looks set to continue as key markets in Europe see imports plummet in July.

CHANGHUA, Taiwan - Merida Industry Co. Ltd. Has enlarged its majority ownership in its German distributor Merida & Centurion Germany GmbH (MCG), which is managed and owned by German industry veteran Wolfgang Renner.

E-bikes often feature a Human-Machine Interface (HMI), a dashboard that delivers real-time data, navigation, and safety alerts to enhance the rider's experience. Recently, e-bike drive system manufacturer Bafang has given their HMI collection an impressive makeover.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As the country's first bicycle manufacturer, Giant Group has been honored with the bronze award at Taiwan's 6th National Enterprise Environmental Protection ceremony. Phoebe Liu, Chief Branding Officer of Giant Group, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

NIEUWEGEIN, the Netherlands - Heavy loads and many riding hours a day by commercial users requires different specifications of cargobike components. Cargobike manufacturer Fulpra from the Netherlands and tyre specialist Heidenau from Germany took up this challenge to develop the ultimate cargobike tyre.

LONDON, England - Skarper, which was founded in 2020, has secured £4.5m (€5.1 million) in additional financing from a syndicate of prominent investors for developing its portable drive system. The start-up will use the investment to deliver its first products to the market in Q4 of this year.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The omnichannel brand Cowboy has announced a new strategic investor. Cypress Capital is leading a €5 million financing round supported by existing investors. Hongkong based Cypress Capital invested €3 million while other existing Cowboy partners Index Ventures, Hardware Club, Future Positive Capital, Isomer, and Exor together invested another €2 million.