歐盟最大電動自行車市場熱潮不退
荷蘭,阿莫斯福特(Amersfoort)-如果說數年來歐洲成長最快速、規模最大的電動自行車目前已開始出現飽和跡象的話,其實很合理。不過事實卻相反,從三百多間代理商於今年一到八月的銷售數據來看,都會電動自行車的銷售成長近36%。

荷蘭,阿莫斯福特(Amersfoort)-如果說數年來歐洲成長最快速、規模最大的電動自行車目前已開始出現飽和跡象的話,其實很合理。不過事實卻相反,從三百多間代理商於今年一到八月的銷售數據來看,都會電動自行車的銷售成長近36%。

德國,福吉沙芬(Friedrichshafen)-儘管有許多參展商表示今年Eurobike參觀的代理商數量下滑,不過主辦單位報告出爐顯示專業參觀者數量有增加。較去年數字相比增加了6.6%,達39,834位專業參觀者。週六活動日Festival Day也有21,240位單車粉出席參加。

比利時,蒂倫豪特(Turnhout)-電動自行車連接器製造商Higo和他們的歐洲代理商A&C Solutions對於拓展電動自行車市場有著共同的未來策略。Higo執行長Anson表示:「我們提出的設計當中有很多都更複雜,也需要特製。我們要為客戶提供正確的解決方案,並縮短交期。」

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Data-driven business models, digitally networked bicycles and a Spotify-like approach to mobility are all examples of how the digital era will influence and transform the bike industry in future.

中國,無錫市-電動自行車和其他電動交通工具的發展面臨最大的瓶頸就是受限於充電速度和電池壽命。位於無錫市的電池開發商Jiangsu NESC Science and Technology Company(江蘇超電)聲稱他們運用了太空科技與石墨烯,且在這些困難上已有重大突破。

越南,胡志明市(Ho Chi-Minh City)-早在2000年時,Astro Engineering Co. Ltd.變相中越南做為台灣以外的低成本生產基地。該公司於1991年創立於台灣,如今在靠近胡志明市的Kim Huy Industrial Park和Dong An Industrial Park經營多家生產廠。

利時,布魯塞爾(Brussels)-在針對中國進口至歐盟的電動自行車反傾銷稅開始徵收的同時,中國常規自行車傾銷至歐盟一案也尚在進行。目前還在調查中國是否真的有傾銷常規自行車到歐盟市場的行為,以下為反傾銷案的最新消息。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - With the anti-dumping measures now in place for e-bikes imported into the EU from China, it's time to focus on the other dumping action Brussels is working on regarding bicycles imported from the Peoples Republic.

ALBSTADT, Germany - E-bike drivetrain manufacturer Alber acquired a part of the electronics specialist and display supplier Bloks GmbH. Munich-based Bloks GmbH filed for insolvency last July. The administrator failed to find a new investor and Bloks was brought to bed at the end of 2018.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike presented today a new media event for urban mobility with product testing of top innovations from leading manufacturers. The event is schedule for 10-11 July in in Frankfurt am Main.

CAMBRIDGE, UK - The Bicycle Association of Great Britain (BAGB) has 'soft-launched' its brand-new market data service that includes UK sales data covering bikes, parts and accessories.

REDITTCH, UK - Whilst 2018 saw the well-documented collapse of high street bike retailer Evans in the UK there was little in the press about competitor Cycle Republic, despite the fact that the high street competitor to Evans appears to have grown slowly but surely throughout 2018.

葡萄牙,阿威羅(Aveiro)-Rodi Industries過去幾年為成為歐洲領先的鋁合金輪框及輪組製造商重本投資。該葡萄牙公司目前正進一步投資200萬歐元購買新設備,並提高對電動自車的投資。

比利時,布魯塞爾(Brussels)-為確保店內(電動)自行車的庫存,歐洲的零件需求增加促使亞洲零件製造商必須提升產能。業界內部人士已提醒表示,明年的供應問題將比今年更具挑戰。此外還有別的問題,定期航運減少也嚴重影響到全球的供貨情況。

奧地利,哈爾德(Hard)-奧地利製造商Simplon過去五年來截至今年九月的營業額從1800萬歐元增加至4400萬歐元。Simplon說明2021年訂單較今年增加超過四成。儘管有供應鏈難題存在,他們預期將是成功的一年。

荷蘭,杜廷赫姆(Doetinchem)-自行車產業正進行著各項發展,Bike Europe向設計師Bastiaan Koko和Peter van der Veer請教他們對於未來的洞見。兩位專家也針對現有的發展提出了九個趨勢,說明自行車及兩輪交通工具的可能設計走向。

德國,桑格勞森(Sangerhausen)-儘管現在正值自行車產業風光時期,德國最大自行車廠之一Sachsenring Bike Manufaktur GmbH卻是提出了破產申請。看來該公司仍無法擺脫MIFA的麻煩過去。

Launched almost 130 years ago in the Dutch town of Dieren, Gazelle is the oldest A-brand bike manufacturer in the Netherlands. Over the years, Gazelle has played a key role at two decisive moments in the evolution of the country's bicycle sector, thus helping to shape the nation's cycling culture. This article dives into the history of this famous brand.

PARIS, France - The annually Autonomy exhibition in Paris which focuses on sustainable mobility solutions has been adapted to a 100% digital edition for this year's event which will be held from 4-5 November. Sectors in the spotlight at Autonomy Digital 2020 will include active and micro mobility,

美國,諾克斯維爾(Knoxville)-LeMond的名字一直沉浮於業界之中,他試圖創立的競賽公路車品牌未果,在售出給Trek之後一樣無聲無息。在2013年時試著重創品牌,但宣告失敗。而現在LeMond品牌正試圖以全新的類別捲土重來。