中國，蘇州－中國電池製造商Phylion於去年11月宣布成立全新子公司Joycube，專攻電動自行車及輕型電動車（LEV）領域。該公司於台北國際自行車展上展出新款適用礫石車和載貨自行車的電池，可見其已重新定位Joycube。

COLOGNE, Germany - As the first bicycle industry company in Germany, ZEG has successfully been recertified by European sustainability auditor, EMAS. The bicycle dealer cooperative Zweirad-Einkaufs-Gemeinschaft (ZEG) has demonstrated the role that environmental management has played at its headquarters in Cologne. This is also to become more important in ZEG's member companies across Germany.

PONTEDERA, Italy - The new Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy which has been established by the current Italian government, has approved a development contract submitted by the domestic two-wheeler giant Piaggio Group. The contract includes an investment plan of around €112 million for the expansion of production at the Piaggio plant in Pontedera in the province of Pisa, Italy.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For portable battery module manufacturer and distributer C-Tech United Corp. the e-bike industry means new business. To distinguish itself from the many other battery pack suppliers, C-Tech also developed a final product to showcase the features of its batteries.

MALLABIA, Spain - The turbulent 2023 market conditions with instability, excess supply and widespread discounting among competitors that deteriorated margins and, in some cases, questioned the sustainability of business, writes Orbea in its annual report. For Orbea the market situation resulted in a 6.4% decrease in turnover.

GENEVA, Switzerland - E-cargobikes are becoming an increasingly common sight on our city streets. They offer a sensible and sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel-powered vehicles. However, without strict safety standards, they also present a risk to riders and other road users. Chih-Hao Lien, Assistant Manager at SGS Hardlines Lab in Taiwan asks: What does the publication of the EN 17860 series of standards for carrier cycles mean for suppliers of e-cargo bikes and the safety on our urban streets?

PARIS, France - The French government has called for investment projects to take the country's bicycle industry to the next level, both in quality and quantity. The program is part of the government initiative to support innovation and modernization of the transport sector in France by 2030.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - With last mile cargobike logistics increasing, accessory manufacturer Sunny Wheel has added a front fender mirror specific for cargobikes to its range. Besides new products, the company has also opened a new regional sales office in the Netherlands to support further growth in Europe.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The introduction of tyre carcasses and anti-puncture fabric made of recycled fishing nets gave Formosa Taffeta a successful introduction into the bicycle industry. Companies like Schwalbe, Vittoria, CST and Kenda all embraced this product to make their tyres more sustainable.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Similar to the advanced collision-avoidance radar systems found in vehicles, Terasilic's new Bike Radar Sensor utilises cutting-edge 24GHz radar sensing technology. Launched at this year's Taipei Cycle show, the technology enables the sensor to detect objects up to 190 metres behind the cyclist.

MUNICH, Germany - After quickly realizing not to be able to find a buyer for the entire insolvent Internetstores Group the appointed insolvency administrator Dr. Christian Gerloff started selling key assets of the former online retail giant. This process has now been finalised. "All of Internetstores GmbH's key brands now have the chance to restart under new ownership," confirms Gerloff.

SHANGHAI, China - The Chinese market followed a different pattern in the past years compared with Europe and North America. High inventory is much less of a problem and the market is currently experiencing a recreation boom. How that will impact the business will be a much-discussed item at the China Cycle Show which opens its door from 5-8 May in Shanghai.

LEIPZIG, Germany - Following a brief takeover by Tier, European rental bike market leader Nextbike is back on the market as an independent company under its own name. At the same time, a comprehensive rebranding will complete the new independent brand identity.

SUZHOU, China - Chinese battery producer Phylion announced a new entity, Joycube, in November 2023, to focus on the e-bike and LEV segment. Amongst the new battery products for the gravel and cargobike sectors on display at Taipei Cycle, the rebranding to Joycube was clearly visible.

奧地利，維也納（VIENNA）－奧地利自行車市場去年儘管銷量和銷售額皆較前年雙位數下滑，但仍有幾個好跡象。銷售額連續第三年突破10億歐元，電動自行車市佔現已達75%。租賃及自行車基礎建設的投資也都對市場帶來好的影響。

中國，蘇州－對電動馬達製造商Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd來說，2023年是備具挑戰的一年。根據該公司財報，其業績受到多種因素帶來負面影響，包含地緣政治衝突、通膨、消費者需求減緩和客戶庫存過高等。

義大利，坎比亞戈（CAMBIAGO）－從Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l.的2023年財報來看，該公司去年交出漂亮成績。該代表性義大利品牌營收增長33%，達5,570萬歐元。

奧地利，雷高（REGAU）－合約製造商WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH於4月24日申請破產。自行車行業目前面對的艱難市場環境再次導致另一間企業陷入財務問題。