德國，奧托布倫（OTTOBRUNN）－汽車大廠Porsche AG這次似乎對電動自行車領域真的認真起來了。成立於2022年的Porsche eBike Performance GmbH剛宣布計畫在克羅埃西亞（Croatia）設立自家電動自行車電池廠。該計畫預計在2026年開始進行，將與Porsche首款電動自行車驅動系統發表同步。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－2年前歐盟執委會實施新《電池法》曾引起激烈討論，但如今似乎已成過去式。相比將自2027年1月起生效的法規，現在嚴峻的市場環境更受關注。許多業界人士認為，該法其中一條關於更換電動自行車單顆電芯的規定，可能造成嚴重的安全問題。

德國，登肯多夫（DENKENDORF）－Pinion東家Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.（BRP）在一次策略收購中，從德國自行車經銷商採購協會（ZEG）手中買下其旗下Biketec GmbH的FIT 2.0業務。其目的為拓展Pinion在電動驅動系統核心業務的產品組合，此次交易的金額並未公開。

MÜHLTAL, Germany - Riese & Müller is setting new standards in sustainable logistics by becoming the first bicycle manufacturer to adopt reusable packaging for e-bike shipments across Europe. Following successful multi-month trials, the BikeBox will now be the standard packaging for over 1,000 dealers in Europe, significantly reducing environmental impact.

DULUTH, USA - The industry's ongoing channel inventory recalibration and, to a lesser extent, lower end-consumer demand are reflected in the 2024 results published by Fox Factory Holding Corp. Bicycle product sales under the Specialty Sports Group (SSG) umbrella were down in 2024 but briefly hiked by 8.3% in Q4.

BUNNIK, the Netherlands - Klever Mobility has centralised its European organisation in its existing office in the Netherlands. The company reports that this strategic decision will enable them to operate more efficiently and provide better service to dealers and customers in Germany and Switzerland. As part of the reorganisation, the office in Cologne, Germany will be closed soon.

With its connectors, Higo ensures high-quality connections between individual e-bike components. The company is currently building a new, sustainable production facility with headquarters in Changzhou Suzhou (China). After completion, early 2026, Higo will be able to meet European market demand even better.

DENKENDORF, Germany - In a strategic acquisition, Pinion owner Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), has acquired the FIT 2.0 business of Biketec GmbH from its owner, the German dealer cooperative, ZEG. The intention is to expand Pinion's portfolio in the core business of e-drives. The financial details of the BRP investment remains undisclosed.

BENTONVILLE, USA - The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator has selected 10 innovative companies for its program from a broad pool of international applicants. These companies represent the cutting edge of cycling technology and innovation, from performance analytics platforms to e-bikes and custom manufacturing.

AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands - Ahead of the publication of the official 2024 sales statistics in the Netherlands, market researcher GfK-NIQ reports a shrinking market for e-bikes for the second consecutive year. E-bike suppliers are looking for new ways to regenerate the market. Leasing and employee benefits program are important drivers to expand the market again.

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - An investigation into suspected large-scale customs fraud related to the import of e-bikes from China is being led by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. In this latest case where the e-bikes are known to have entered the EU via Poland, the unpaid duties add up to an estimated loss of €1.8 million.

KORTRIJK, Belgium - The ambition to create a global distribution network was one of striking parts of Tenway's vision when they rushed onto the market in 2021. Today the brand has established its position and built a network throughout Europe. Tenways's area sales manager Europe Tony Vos elaborated on the outlook of the market for this young lifestyle brand.

比例時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－2024年對歐洲電動自行車市場來說充滿挑戰，從歐洲統計局（Eurostat）發布的最新歐盟電動自行車進口數據中可看出情況的嚴峻程度。該類別進口量降至64.2萬輛，年減27%，跌至2019年疫前水平70.5萬輛之下。進口額跌幅更大，年減33%。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－「儘管我們竭盡全力，所有員工也都認真投入， 但去年一代Angell電動自行車的召回事件仍終結掉我們的冒險旅程，今晚我特別想念我們的團隊。」法國電動自行車新創公司Angell創辦人Marc Simoncini以這段話宣布，曾經以改變城市交通為目標的公司已落幕。

比利時，布魯塞爾（Brussels）－電動自行車品牌Cowboy已將其組裝業務移至法國。透過與Rebirth Group子公司ReCycles的合作，這次近岸外包（nearshoring）策略旨在縮短交期，並提升顧客服務，以迎合全歐洲市場的需求。

德國，法蘭克福（Frankfurt）－Eurobike主辦單位fairnamic GmbH任命具備自行車及電動自行車產業資深背景的Adrien Sockeel作為新任行銷主管。

OTTOBRUNN, Germany - This time, car manufacturer Porsche AG seems to be taking the e-bike subject really seriously: Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, which was founded in 2022, has just announced its intention to set up its own e-bike battery production facility in Croatia. This is scheduled to start at the beginning of 2026 - "at the same time as the market launch of the first Porsche e-bike drive system."

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Sri Lankan bicycle manufacturer BSH Ventures Pvt Ltd reports that it is only partially operational due to the current market conditions. The export-oriented site which was set-up to cater for the high-end bike market of Europe is presently being forced to serve the domestic market in order to remain operational.