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"E-cargobikes, e-scooters and self-balancing vehicles without steering are paying the price for the LEV framework in the Netherlands,” argues industry organisation LEVA-EU. Photo Bike Europe

LEVA-EU asks the Netherlands to check EU legality of its LEV-framework

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands – The Dutch government is making very small steps with the implementation of a new legal framework for LEV's. This will...

E-bikes and other LEVs are a readily available way to fast-track climate mitigating technology. – Photo LEVA-EU

'E-bikes and LEVs earn leading position in policy making'

BRUSSELS, Belgium - To step up advocacy at the European Commission, LEVA-EU presents a study which shows that e-bikes and light electric vehicles...

The DLR report presented at the Future is Electric and Light event is the first step in a long-term initiative by LEVA-EU. - Photo LEVA-EU

LEVA-EU report to show potential of LEV's in climate change fight

BRUSSELS, Belgium - A new independent scientific report on the impact that light electric vehicles (LEVs) can have in the effort to curb greenhouse...

Split belt drive supplier Veer has started a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to increase existing production. – Photo Veer

Veer split belt drive saves costs for manufacturing and maintenance

MARIN COUNTY, USA - Veer, maker of the spliced belt drive, aims to encourage the adoption of light electric vehicle usage in local transportation....

For LEVA-EU the exclusion of LEVs from the Machinery Directive will not necessarily create a legal vacuum. – Photo Shutterstock

LEVA-EU welcomes e-bike exclusion from Machinery Directive

BRUSSELS, Belgium - LEVA-EU sees the exclusion of all vehicles for the transport of goods and persons from the new Machinery Directive as proposed by...

It is not directly clear how the Commission is going to follow up on their conclusion that the Machinery Directive is unsuitable. - Photo Shutterstock

LEVA-EU calls again for regulation dedicated to zero tailpipe...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - From its start, LEVA-EU has argued long and hard for a review of Directive 168/2013 which has been carried out by TRL (Transport...

Trade organisations CONEBI and LEVA-EU clarify their positions on the proposed revision of EU battery legislation. - Photo Peter Roek

CONEBI participates in study on revision of EU battery legislation

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Green Deal also includes the intention to revise the European regulatory framework for batteries. The EU intends to...

“Political priorities as regards the electrification of vehicles” is a focus of the new consortium says Piaggio Group’s chief of strategy and product, Michele Colaninno. - Photo Piaggio Group

Two-wheeler quartet form swappable batteries consortium

PONTEDERA, Italy - Italian two-wheeler supplier, Piaggio Group has joined forces with motorcycle and light electric vehicle (LEVs) giants Honda Motor...

The European Commission has asked TRL, a UK based research centre specialised in mobility, to investigate the position of LEVs. - Photo Bike Europe

EU Commission initiates review of e-bike and LEV type approval

GHENT, Belgium - The European Commission has initiated a review of Regulation 168/2013 which regulates the type-approval for vehicles with two or...

LEVA-EU member, Rad Power Bikes, also notes that the current regulations need more clarity for the market to grow. - Photo LEVA-EU

No LEV legislation changes imminent as new study is launched

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "The European Commission cannot continue to ignore a key barrier to growth for the LEV market," says trade association, LEVA-EU,...