EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - If buying an e-bike, one in four Europeans would choose a city e-bike. That is one of the conclusions noted in Shimano's third version of its large consumer survey. The study looked at the place e-bikes have in our societies and how Covid-19 and the events of 2020/2021 have inf
EEFDE, the Netherlands - Jeroen Snijders Blok, a former member of the Accell Group board of directors, suddenly passed away at the age of 62. As one of the current Accell Group founders, he worked for the company for more than 25 years and for the companies that are now part of the company.
DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - A new type of moped is preparing to conquer Europe: the Brekr B4000. In terms of looks, this is reminiscent of an old-fashioned moped, but it is electrically powered and connected and therefore focused on the future. The Dutch creators utilised their knowledge from the bicycle industry to bring the product to market.
LADOUX, France - Michelin has launched the Pilot SX and Pilot SX Slick, two new BMX tires in its Racing Line range. They come with competition rubber compounds, sourced from Michelin road bike tyres. Vincent Ledieu, Michelin Bicycle Business Segment Manager explains the growing relevance of BMX.
DEN BOSCH, the Netherlands - At least 9% of the consumers in the Netherlands expect to buy an e-bike this year. According to recent market research by Multiscope this will result in a market volume of some 1.2 million e-bikes. That's a major hike on top of the already successful market last year.
MILPITAS, USA - Carbon frame printer Arevo has announced the introduction of the next generation high speed additive manufacturing system for large continuous carbon fiber composite structures. In addition to higher quality, the Aqua 2 is able to print four times faster than its predecessor. This enables the rapid, on-demand production of large (up to one cubic meter) custom composite parts.
NAARDEN, The Netherlands - Accell is accelerating its presence on the e-cargo bike market. With Carqon, the company launches a new luxury design brand on the market which immediately competes with brands such as Urban Arrow, Riese & Muller and Ca Go.
HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Accell Group has reported that bike sales rebounded in May after weak March and April sales as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions. In parallel, the company has arranged an additional credit facility as a
REHAU, Germany - Car parts manufacturer and polymer & plastics expert Rehau AG announced the termination of its e-bike brand Nuvelos.
AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - E-bike manufacturer Keola opened a new 5,500 square metre production facility in the Dutch city of Roosendaal.
MILAN, Italy - The announcement of the bicycle market entrance was mad a few weeks ago already but the iconic brand name in Formula 1
According to China's official government press agency Xinhua the country is working on founding the China International Graphene Industry Union.
德國，FRIEDRICHSHAFEN- 連Gary Fisher都這麼說：電動登山車將會是「下一個大趨勢」。Winora Group執行長Susuanne Puello在七月中向德國經銷商也說了同樣的話。登山車開發者之一的Gary Fisher最近對美國市場的廠商說了上述的話。
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Last year in the Netherlands a big 87,000 kilogram of electric bicycle batteries was collected. The collection, recycling, treatment and disposal of batteries and accumulators are ruled at European level by Directive 2006/66/EC, also known as the battery directive.
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Europe's biggest in e-bikes is Dutch Sparta, part of Accell Group NV. This bike maker was the first to start with electric city bikes over a decade ago. After years and years of front and rear wheel hub motors the company is for MY 2016 introducing a mid-motor drive system. Here are the first photos.
BIESENTAL, Germany - Last Saturday, July 11th, Grace founders Michael Hecken and Karl-Heinz Nicolai launched their new brand 'Heisenberg' in Biesenthal, Germany. Heisenberg's market entry is with seven Bosch-powered e-bike models.
APELDOORN, the Netherlands - For the rapidly growing mid-motor e-bike category, Accell Group developed its own system. For its existing front and rear wheel hub motors Accell Group partners with a factory in China. However for the production of its mid-motor system the company looked for another motor manufacturer and found one in Japan.
BEVERWIJK, the Netherlands - Thanks to the expected growth of the speed pedelec market in the Netherlands this year more and more e-bike companies launch new models in this 45 km/h category. One of them is Dutch ID who introduced the Trekking HS N360 mid June.
COSTA DI MEZZATE, Italy - "Create your own ventilation and style with a click." That was Limar's idea when developing the new Velov city helmet. Thanks to the removable protection plates the looks of the helmet can be changed in minute.
ROMILLY-SUR-SEINE, France - The company calls it the re-invention of the city bike. Gitane, one of the premium brands of Cycleurope, worked two years on the development of this striking looking e-bike which is named Signature.
