ENSCHEDE, the Netherlands - "How can we make cycling safer? What about bicycles that could prevent accidents and detect dangerous situations? As part of his study on cycling safety Georgios Kapousizis, PhD student at the University of Twente, the Netherlands asks for your opinion on this topic.
HANOVER, Germany - Tyre manufacturer Continental aims to make highly complex processes in its supply chains more transparent following a breakthrough in marker technology. Developed together with a partner, the technology can verify the geographical origin of raw materials throughout the tyre production process.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Mate is entering the e-cargobike market with the launch of its SUV model. Made from 90% recycled aluminium, the e-bike lifestlye brand is presenting it as "the first real alternative to a car."
From the production of motorcycle parts to Portugal's biggest manufacturer of rims and wheels - the 70-year-long history of the Portuguese company Rodi Industries is more than impressive. With an increased production capacity and a new product line, the Aveiro based firm now wants to further expand its business field. The target: cargo bikes and their wheels.
DARMSTADT, Germany - Riese & Müller has a clear vision in mind; to become the most sustainable e-bike company. Transparency in the supply chain is a prominent topic on the German manufacturers' agenda. In this video CEO Dr. Sandra Wolf explains this ongoing and long-term process, and the steps taken to drive it forward every year.
PRESEZZO, Italy - UTurn Investments, an independent family fund announced their investment in 3T to facilitate the company's new development path, in Italy and abroad. This includes the expansion of its industrial infrastructure as well as a growth of the Italian production.
REICHSHOF, Germany - The fact that a German bike store owner had to wait 23 years for a tyre recycling scheme is a tell-tale sign of how lagging the issue of sustainability has been in the bicycle industry. This appears to be on the turn now that Schwalbe as the first company to do so, introduces a recycling scheme and benefits from 20,000 tyres as a result.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Bicycle manufacturer Tern has announced several additions to its leadership team on the back of steady growth in 2022. "We've got lots more growth ahead, but 2023 looks even more challenging so we are investing to strengthen our team with some amazing new people," says Josh Hon, Tern Team Captain.
瑞典，哥德堡（GÖTENBORG）－瑞典汽車製造商Polestar執行長Thomas Ingenlath宣佈該公司將踏入迅速成長的電動自行車市場，這則消息來得意外，因為該公司自今年初開始和Allebike合作開發一款常規自行車。
義大利，布倫巴泰（BREMBATE）－私募股權公司Telemos Capital已簽署合約收購義大利輪胎製造商Vittoria的多數股權。Telemos和Wise Equity欲加速擴大公司的國際規模，該筆交易預計會於明年初完成。
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐洲議會（European Parliament）和歐洲理事會（European Council）已就歐盟電池法規修訂達成臨時協議。歐洲理事會於2020年12月提交初步提案，12月9日（週五）達成的協議仍待批准。
自行車產業長久以來打著騎單車就是環保永續的名號，不過此景正在轉變。業界的製造商正檢視自家生產模式並相應做出改變，各家正落實重大決策以確保產業邁向永續未來。
With its new series hybrid drive system, the Pedalrite, South Korean producer HL Mando aims to contribute to the transformation of urban mobility. An example of how this can be achieved is the collaboration with the German start-up Hopper Mobility.
Smartbikes are the future of e-bikes. As an extension of our connected lifestyles and expectations for services, the mobile application is a must-have, the medium between the e-bike and the rider. The good news is that it is not necessary to be a full digital brand, to have an enormous budget or to have a complete dedicated team to offer an app to riders. Here's why and how.
BREMBATE, Italy - Private equity investors Telemos Capital have signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Italian tyre manufacturer, Vittoria. Together with Wise Equity, Telemos aims to accelerate the growth of the company on a global scale. The transaction is expected to close in early 2023.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A provisional agreement on the overhaul of the EU battery regulations has been reached by the European Parliament and Council. The initial proposal was presented in December 2020 by the European Commission. The agreement reached on Friday 9 December still awaits formal approval.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Greet Engelen (58) was the industry representative at the European institutions in Brussels for many years. On Friday 9 December, after living many years with Multiple Sclerosis she passed away.
Litemove designs LED lights for the global bicycle industry. Founded in 2019, the company is based in Taiwan. "We are a young energetic company complimented by a team with several decades of international experience in optics, electronics and mechanical engineering harnessed from the automotive industry. These key attributes are brought together in our bicycle product design team for the creation of world class products."
