The Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique (CENELEC) in Brussels is currently assessing whether there is sufficient support to adopt the VDMA 24994 as the standard across the European Union for safe e-bike battery storage. – Photo Tweewieler

Will German standard for e-bike battery storage soon apply across...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Which battery cabinet provides sufficient protection when an e-bike battery catches fire? Many bicycle industry entrepreneurs are uncertain about the products available. The German VDMA 24994 standard is intended to help separate the good from the bad. According to Bart van de Broek of Dutch financial services provider Nationale-Nederlanden, it will soon be clear whether this standard will also apply across all of Europe.

The financial situation for Bafang has not improved compared with 2023. – Photo Bike Europe

Bafang sales performance not recovering in over supplied market

SUZHOU, China - The oversupply in the industry, even for the category e-bikes, is still resulting in a slowdown in demand for component manufacturers. The excess inventory situation was already reflected at Taichung Bike Week last September but also came forward in Bafang's nine months earnings result which did not improve compared with 2023.

Looking at the market shares mentioned by Ernst Brust you could question how much room is left for newcomers. – Photo Bike Europe

Velotech's analysis of the e-drive market reveals lack of critical...

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - No other product in the industry is so sorely missing validated market data than e-bike drive systems. The market dominance of Bosch is obvious, but what about the other suppliers and how many other brands are relevant anyway?

Frank Holzmann, global vice president Electrical at TÜV Rheinland (l.), presented the carbon footprint certificate to Jack Brandsen, Gobao chief strategy officer Europe, who said the certificate is a recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to a sustainable future. Photo - Gobao

Gobao receives carbon footprint certificate from TÜV Rheinland

MUNICH, Germany - Gobao, a provider of drive solutions for e-bikes, has become the first Chinese company to receive the Carbon Footprint certificate from TÜV Rheinland.

The XS system has been designed to simplify the e-bike integration process. Photo – Mahle SmartBike Systems

Mahle launches XS e-bike integration system

PALENCIA, Spain - Mahle SmartBike Systems has unveiled XS, its latest e-bike integration system aimed at delivering 'unprecedented freedom' in bicycle design. The XS system was created to simplify the integration process for bike manufacturers and features downsized components that reduce its environmental impact.

Alongside the new factory in Vietnam which will service new orders from Ananda customers in the US and Europe, the company has celebrated the start of mass production of its new M5000 mid-drive motor. - Photo Ananda

Ananda factory in Vietnam now fully operational

ARNHEM, Netherlands - E-drive systems manufacturer Ananda has announced the opening of its new factory in Vietnam. The factory, which Ananda gained access to at the end of 2023, is now operational and will form part of the firm's commitment to global expansion moving forward.

The latest extension of the Rehe facility of Abus was particularly aimed at increasing the capacity for the mobility sector. - Photos Bike Europe

Abus open doors of high-tech factory at 100th anniversary

REHE, Germany - Welcoming almost 5,000 people at their head office in Wetter, Germany, bike security company Abus celebrated their 100th anniversary in the first week of December. On this occasion the company also opened their doors to visitors of their newly built high-tech production hall for mobility products.

“I wanted to bring fashion and style into this product category,” says Tex-Lock CEO and co-founder Alexandra Baum. – Photo Bike Europe

'Locks should be more than just a safety feature'

LEIPZIG, Germany - For Tex-Lock a bicycle lock is not just that standard heavy weight safety device in black that needs to be used by any cyclist to protect their bike. "I wanted to bring fashion and style into this product category but also improve the usability," says Tex-Lock CEO and co-founder Alexandra Baum. "Locks needed a soft feeling instead of bulky steel."

Circular Logistics has been recognised at the German Design Awards for the company’s zero waste reusable boxes for bicycle shipping, which result in up to 80% reduction in CO2 emissions. Photo: Circular Logistics

Circular Logistics' reusable bike transport box wins design award

PÖCKING, Germany - Circular Logistics GmbH, a pioneer in sustainable packaging solutions, has been awarded in two categories at the German Design Awards 2025 for their innovative design of a reusable transport box for new bikes.

By using recycled plastic, Eurofender not only reduces waste but also promotes a circular economy. – Photo Eurofender

Eurofender unveils 100% recycled and recyclable mudguard

PADOVA, Italy - To reduce the carbon footprint of bicycles, mudguard manufacturer Eurofender has developed a model which is made out of recycled plastic. Besides this, it is also made without aluminum, and the plastic can be fully recycled at the end of the life cycle of the mudguard.