TAIPEI, Taiwan - Mobile Power System (MPS), an Acer Group subsidiary, is a lithium-ion battery pack designer and e-bike propulsion system solution provider. At Taipei Cycle show this year the company displayed its new 90 Nm mid-motor for cargobikes and MTB categories.

WICKEDE, Germany - The bicycle industry knows many innovative companies which often remain hidden from the general public. In Germany, the South Westphalia Chamber of Commerce puts these companies in the spotlight and has recognised 165 of these hidden champions. One of them is Wilhelm Humpert GmbH & Co. KG.

With the market swiftly changing, more and more bicycle companies are preparing parts to streamline and improve the durability of electric bikes, particularly given a huge surge in demand is expected in the near future.

SHANGHAI, China - During the bustling China Cycle 2024, which took place from May 5-8, insiders gave the first, cautious indications of a market recovery for the industry. That was in line with the positive signals heard at Sea Otter Classic which took place a week earlier in Monterey, California. Unlike the struggle with excess inventory in Europe and North America, China is experiencing a recreation cycling boom.

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－Internetstores Group在很快意識到無法找到完整收購的買家後，便指定Christian Gerloff博士擔任破產管理人，並開始出售這間曾是網路零售巨頭的主要資產，目前程序已來到最後階段。Gerloff證實：「所有Internetstores GmbH的主要品牌都已找到新東家，有機會重新來過。」

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－法國政府向各界呼籲投資計畫，以提升該國自行車行業的品質及規模。此屬法國政府支持交通部在2030年前實現創新及現代化的一部分。

德國，萊比錫（LEIPZIG）－歐洲領先租賃自行車公司Nextbike在被Tier短暫收購後，以同樣名稱再次回歸市場，成為一間獨立公司。同時，該品牌也將全面進行重新定位，建立全新的獨立品牌身分。

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.