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With the DNGate clutch system the wheelset maintains inertia and rotation after the motor power is cut off. - Photo Bike Europe

DTboost saving power with frictionless hub motor

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Robotics specialist Da Shiang Automation (DSA) premiered a frictionless hub motor at this year's Taipei Cycle show. Entering the...

CKC’s CK-TB7 biomass pedal has been designed specifically for repairability. – Photos Bike Europe

CKC focuses on repairability with biomass pedal

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Formed in 2016, CKC Environmental Technology focuses on using fibre particulate composite materials from the rice farming industry...

The new Essa system is compatible with Shimano’s current 8-speed Hyperglide systems. – Photos Shimano

Shimano targets entry-level cyclists with new component system

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano has launched a new affordable component system, Shimano Essa, which will be compatible with the bicycle component maker's...

“We believe e-bike brands and sellers of lithium-ion batteries testing, certifying, and labeling their products as complying with UL 2849 and UL 2271 will help the US market,” says Heather Mason of the NBDA. - Photo Bike Europe

E-bike fires unites US Congress in vote for battery safety legislation

WASHINGTON, USA - The number of e-bike battery related fires in the city of New York has resulted in bipartisan support in Congress for legislation...

Will over capacity lead to dumping and subsequently to anti-dumping duties? – Photo Bike Europe

EU confirms risk of overcapacity in e-bike battery production

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Massive investments in battery production supported by state aid from the Chinese government could eventually lead to the...

Metal 3D printing is known for offering significant advantages in manufacturing high-difficulty complex structural parts for bicycles. – Photos BLT

3D printed titanium alloy components launched by BLT and Titan Super...

XI'AN, China - In close collaboration with metal additive manufacturing solution provider Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), frame and bicycle...

To enhance environmental sustainability, Stromer launches carbon composite fenders on the ST5 Pinion developed together with Isoco. – Photo Stromer

Stromer partners with Isoco to produce recyclable fenders

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - To reduce the carbon footprint of the Stromer ST5, the e-bike manufacturer developed a special fender material in...

“The fact that chargers were still for sale reinforces the need for urgent changes to the law, strict enforcement and penalties,” says UK consumer safety charity, Electrical Safety First. – Photo Wish.com

Regulation required to ban unsafe e-bike battery chargers and...

LONDON, UK - Quality issues with e-bike battery chargers have caused reasons for concern in the UK but also in EU countries. One of the largest...

Influential futurist Matthias Horx took to the main stage of the Battery Experts Forum to explain the ‘blue transformation’- a time travel into a decarbonised world. - Photos Bike Europe

Batteries enter 'goldrush moment' with e-mobility leading the charge

DARMSTADT, Germany - With a heavy lean towards the automotive sector and the energy transition, this years' Battery Experts Forum provided an...

ZF Micro Mobility has created a new adaptive mode for the Sachs RS. – Photo ZF

ZF offers e-MTB and cargobike customers various software options

RAVENSBURG, Germany - ZF Micro Mobility has launched Sachs RS motor software updates for the e-MTB, Tour and Cargo applications. According to ZF...