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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...

One of the main messages shared in the workshop last Wednesday was that an EU harmonized regulatory framework is needed. – Photo Bike Europe

EU regulations for electric micromobility insufficient and...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Over 200 people attended the workshop on technical requirements and road safety of personal mobility devices (PMD) this week....

The VanMoof V features two-wheel drive, front and rear suspension. – Photo VanMoof

VanMoof stirs up e-bike regulation discussion with hyperbike...

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof has announced a fast e-bike capable of hitting speeds up to 60 km/h. The VanMoof V is the...

The reason for the review is that current requirements in the field of electronics and vibrations no longer meet the state-of-the-art expectations of e-bikes. – Photo EMEC

European Committee for Standardization (CEN) starts revision of...

DELFT, the Netherlands - The European standard for e-bikes EN 15194: 2017 is being revised. According to an initial planning, adjustments in the...

For CONEBI, “the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is a key legislation for the EU bicycle industry.” – Photo Rotwild

Proposal for new EU Machinery legislation leads to uncertainty in the...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "The recent proposal of European Commission for a new EU Machinery Legislation creates uncertainty in the bicycle industry,"...

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...

The industry organizations CONEBI, CIE and ECF gave a positive response on the outcome of the TRL study. - Photo Bike Europe

'Do not introduce e-bike type approval' TRL recommends to European...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a joint statement CONEBI, CIE and ECF welcomed the recommendations made in the study on the e-bike and e-cargo bike sector....

DEKRA opened new electromagnetic compatibility laboratory and battery test facilities based in Stuttgart. – Photo DEKRA

As Legal Status of E-Bikes Have Changed New Test Laboratory for EN...

STUTTGART, Germany - DEKRA, the German testing and experts organization, has expanded its range of services targeted to electric two-wheel mobility....

The Whitepaper offers legal guidelines on pressing issues when designing, developing, sourcing, distributing and selling e-bikes, pedelecs and speed pedelecs on the European markets. – Photo Bike Europe/Bosch

All You Need to Know on E-Bike Regulations

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Bike Europe has gathered all EU regulations on e-bikes, pedelecs and speed pedelecs. In this Whitepaper we present you a...