E-bike Innovations

The first order for BCF is now under production at the Hero Cycle Valley. – Photo Satnam Singh

Belgian Cycling Factory contracts 50,000 e-bikes from Hero Motor...

LUDHIANA, India - Indian bicycle OEM HMC Hive, a Hero Motor Company, has forayed into contract manufacturing with the signing of a €33 million...

Following disinvestments, GasGas and Husqvarna take the lead in Pierer Mobility’s e-bike portfolio. – Photo GasGas

Bicycle segment restructuring impacts Pierer Mobility's 2023 earnings

WELS, Austria - Pierer Mobility Group warns for more consolidations and job losses in its bicycle and e-bike division in the year ahead in its...

While some models from the entry-level price ranges are assembled in the company's own assembly plant in Portugal the largest portion is painted, applied with decals, assembled, packed and sent into the world market at Orbea Group’s HQ and factory in Mallabia, Spain. Photo - Orbea Group

Orbea successfully going its own way

MALLABIA, Spain - How deeply bike manufacturer Orbea S. Coop. is rooted in its home country, visitors realise immediately on arrival: the first...

“I want to bridge technology in Japan with the market needs in Europe,” said Eric de Seynes (r.) who hands over his position to Olivier Prévost (l.) – Photo Yamaha

Mr. Yamaha e-bike Eric de Seynes steps down as President and CEO

SCHIPHOL, the Netherlands - The former Yamaha Europe Vice-President, Olivier Prévost succeeds Eric de Seynes as President and CEO of Yamaha Europe as...

The Urtopia is connected without the need of a smartphone. – Photo Urtopia

Urtopia to show next level ChatGPT e-bike at CES-Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, USA - Since the successful world's first integration of ChatGPT in an e-bike last June, Urtopia continues to develop this technology in...

“This facility is a showcase of our meticulous attention to detail and of our relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Darfon’s Chairman & CEO Andy Su. – Photo Darfon

Darfon opens OEM e-bike factory in Europe

ČVRČOVICE, Czech Republic - To offer a one-stop-shop solution to its customers, Darfon Electronics has started an e-bike assembly and batteries...

The launch of a showroom in Brussels in November is part of Cowboy's growing omni-channel strategy. – Photo Cowboy

Ex-Oura and Peloton chiefs join Cowboy board

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In what it calls "a strategic move to further strengthen its governance", e-bike brand Cowboy has appointed two senior industry...

Reebok E-Mobility celebrated its official launch at Ispo Munich with its booth premiere. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

J&P Italia launches Reebok E-Mobility at Ispo Munich

MUNICH, Germany - Following this year's soft launch at the world's largest consumer electronics and household appliances trade fair IFA 2023 in...

The 30th anniversary of dumping duties on bicycles comes with a complex set of rules. – Photo Shutterstock

Has the anti-dumping regulation become too complex in 30 years?

BRUSSELS, the Netherlands - The bankruptcy of the e-bike company Qwic was partly attributed by the owners to an unexpected tax bill for anti-dumping...

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...