Sri Lanka Prepares for Re-Admission to GSP+
BRUSSELS, Belgium - In August 2010, Sri Lanka lost GSP+ status as a result of alleged violation of human rights. Very recently, the country has entered ...
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Porsche E-Bike Performance prepares in-house battery production in Europe
OTTOBRUNN, Germany - This time, car manufacturer Porsche AG seems to be taking the e-bike subject really seriously: Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, which was founded in 2022, has just announced its intention to set up its own e-bike battery production facility in Croatia. This is scheduled to start at the beginning of 2026 - "at the same time as the market launch of the first Porsche e-bike drive system."
Regulation required to ban unsafe e-bike battery chargers and conversion kits
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 online sellers of e-bike chargers and conversion kits, Wish.com has banned the sales of the products citing safety risks. Yet there are serious concerns about the enforcement of the new policy.
EU regulations for electric micromobility insufficient and inappropriate
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Over 200 people attended the workshop on technical requirements and road safety of personal mobility devices (PMD) this week. Organized by the European Commission, the workshop made clear that the current European regulations (L-category vehicles type approval and Machinery Directive) are insufficient and inappropriate to cover the variety of devices.
John Burke's next step in his advocacy program
MADISON, USA - Trek president John Burke has introduced an ambitious advocacy program during Trek World. He asked the retailers to participate in his ...
French Bike Sales Down 6%
PARIS, France Bike sales in France dropped 6.2% in 2006. 3,527,700 bicycles were sold in France last year compared to 3,760,200 in 2005. According to ...
Cycleurope to sell Machecoul factory
MACHECOUL, France In order to obtain the necessary cash for a revival plan, Cycleurope is selling its Machecoul plant to the local government. This ...
Taiwan Bike Makers Focus on China's Domestic Market
TAIPEI, Taiwan The Chinese domestic market for bikes and bike products is growing rapidly; in 2005 e-bike sales skyrocketed with about 80% to a total ...
China's higher-end Exports Grow Rapidly
SHANGHAI, China -China is drifting away from over reliance on cheap, low-end goods to more value-added products, the Financial Times reported Monday. ...
Big Loss for UK Tandem Group
MANCHESTER, UK The Tandem Group that (among other companies) operates UKs well known bike brands of Falcon, Dawes, Claud Butler, Shogun, British Eagle ...