法國，維勒班（VILLEURBANNE）－Doctibike和其合作商在法國簡稱奧羅阿大區（Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes）的資助下，開發出第一款完全可回收的電池，具備智慧及預測性維護（predictive maintenance）功能。該計畫耗時2年。

VILLEURBANNE, France - Doctibike and its partners, with the financial support of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, have developed the first 100% repairable electric battery with intelligent and predictive maintenance. This project is the result of two years of work.

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 include Dutch technical requirements for electric cargocycles with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h and 250W, for e-scooters and self-balancing vehicles with handlebars. For LEVA-EU the process is much too slow and frustrates the market and the industry organisation doubts the legality of the Dutch LEV framework.

UTRECHT, the Netherlands - Sustainability is more top of mind than ever in the bicycle industry. To enable an understanding of the circular economy in the industry, a series of online workshops are being held in March. Facilitated by Erik Bronsvoort, author of the book 'From marginal gains to a Circular Revolution', examines insights from the book in a 3-hour workshop.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - With an eye on the booming e-bike market in Europe, Neco president Neco Wang tells Bike Europe that they have relied on China for too long. Therefore, the bike parts manufacturer has now established an office as well as an assembly plant in Poland.

With the new CUES ecosystem, Shimano presents a novel approach to its mid-tier lifestyle component line-up. The idea: new components that are designed not only to improve the shifting experience but also to make life easier for the industry through greater compatibility and an improved supply chain structure.

德國，施蘭貝格（SCHRAMBERG）－電動自行車精準零件生產這幾年來對hGears越趨重要。該公司去年年度財報顯示，電動自行車和零件市場的成長彌補了汽車及電動工具產業的損失。

NOTWILL, Switzerland - The annual Swiss bicycle industry meeting at InfoTech centered this year around the panel discussion with industry leaders. The huge inventory, especially at retailers, worries people on all levels in the industry.

With the launch of a new series of bicycle grips made from bio-based raw materials and increasing use of recycled plastic components, Herrmans Bike Components in Finland is leading the bicycle industry's shift towards sustainable production.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The June edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 3/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. With Eurobike around the corner, this issue reflects on the momentum this brings to the industry despite the current challenges of high inventory and declining sales.

西班牙，馬利亞維亞（MALLABIA）—Jon Fernandez在Orbea擔任12年執行長後宣佈即將退位，其職位將由Orbea資深員工Daniel Martínez從十月開始接任。

Elvedes Bike Components has a complete range of bottom brackets and bottom bracket parts for all cycling segments. To keep the programme clear and understandable, Elvedes is constantly looking for solutions that work pleasantly in the workshop and bicycle shop.

TALLINN, Estonia - As startup producing e-cargo bikes for last mile deliveries, Vok Bike closed a €3,8 million seed round last week, including Estonia's SmartCap, Jaan Tallinn's Metaplanet, Specialist VC and Sunly.

德國，科隆（COLOGNE）－歐洲規模最大代理商公司ZEG已僱用業界老將Jens Stahlschmidt擔任董事會成員。該公司表示此決定是為未來做準備。

In this edition: Porsche CEO: The speed of product development impresses me - Swiss e-bike market share nearing 50% - VDL Group opens aluminum frame production - Automation is key to production efficiency

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The adoption process of the new European Batteries Regulation has entered its final stage. The approval stage has now been closed following the vote on Monday 10 July by the European Council.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - As rapidly as bicycle exports increased during and in the aftermath of the pandemic, Cambodia is now losing this trade again. In the first half of this year, the five bicycle factories in the country, all located in SEZs of Svay Rieng province lost a third of their business.

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