LAS VEGAS, USA - The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) returned to normal this year following the pandemic. Held from 5-8 January, the event attracted more than 115,000 visitors and 3,000 exhibitors. For the 2023 edition, organiser Consumer Technology Association, still focused on electric mobility with a growing number of car manufacturers, but also a multitude of e-bikes brands. A hot topic this year was vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, which continues to catch the attention of more companies.

POZZOLEONO, Italy - To align the company's global OEM strategy, Selle Royal Group has decided to invest significantly in the North American market. To ensure successful expansion and better meet the needs of region, which is key to the group, it has appointed two dedicated OE sales managers already part of the Selle Royal Group team as territory managers for Highway 2: Chris Ballard and Patrick Gore.

Growth in the bicycle market is more than just units - the demand for higher performance bicycles is greater than ever. From hi-torque mid-drive e-bikes, to last-mile delivery cargo bikes, to thousand-mile all-weather trekking bikes, manufacturers are increasingly challenged to incorporate high performance drivetrains that meet these demands. Discover how recent extreme field-testing of Gates Carbon Drive drivetrain is proving it's up to the challenge.

ANNECY, France - Founded by Benjamin Sarrazin, the Franco-American brand Yuba continues to expand in Europe and the United States. By the end of 2021, the company will have distributed around 8,000 to 10,000 units. "Despite supply chain difficulties, we expect to expand to 15,000 bikes in 2022,", says the Yuba founder.

SAINT-JEAN-DE-MOIRANS, France - Rossignol Group and Cardinal Cycling Group have finalised an agreement regarding the sale of Time Sport. Cardinal Cycling Group will acquire the brand's carbon-frame factory, its trademark license and intellectual property for bikes and frames.

MONTEREY, USA - The Coronavirus has hit the next international bicycle show. Sea Otter Classic will not take place from April 16 - 19. This was announced by the show organization yesterday evening. At this moment a new schedule for Sea Otter Classic has not been set.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - An agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Directive was reached by the EU Council recently. The Directive includes important changes to the recycling of permanent magnets and a new element has been added to the list of raw materials considered strategic.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Developing a competitive and sustainable batteries industry in Europe is urgent: it will contribute to energy security and the strategic resilience of the EU economy. Therefore the battery industry organisation Recharge is calling on the EU to pick up the pace and conclude the proposed Regulation.

LONDON, England - While talks to ensure a Brexit deal are still on-going, e-bike manufacturers and exporters need to prepare legal provisions for trading in the UK market. Although a lot still remains uncertain, somethings are now clearer,

In the competitive landscape of modern manufacturing, the quest for productivity and efficiency gains relevance. As factories strive to meet increasing demands while maintaining profitability, the role of efficient machines has never been more crucial.

LONDON, England - An increase in e-bike battery fires in the UK has prompted a call for new legislation to mandate the safety of e-bike batteries including third party approval. In response, two cycling industry trade bodies in the UK have joined forces to issue guidance sheets for the industry and called for stricter enforcement of product safety for products supplied to the UK.

The e-bike manufacturer EBFEC has experienced a remarkable trajectory of growth since its establishment in 2008, swiftly securing a firm foothold in the market. With the inauguration of its European headquarters in the Polish city of Wroclaw in 2020, the company has furthered its commitment to advancing e-mobility across Europe. Now, EBFEC is setting its sights on an ambitious goal: to build its own bicycle industry supply chain right in the heart of Poland.

LONDON, UK - The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has initiated a transition review this week into anti-dumping and countervailing measures on e-bikes imported in the United Kingdom from China. The TRA will determine whether dumping would be likely to continue or recur if the measures were no longer applied.

The bike and e-bike sales records during the pandemic were not just a hype. Recent market reports shows that the demand for bikes and especially e-bikes and cargo bikes, continues to rise. The current economic situation with the energy prices and rising mobility costs indicates a continuous high demand for different types of bicycles for coming years. This means that manufacturers need to secure their assembly capacity and plan for the future.

Just like the smartphone in the mobile phone market, the smartbike is a growing segment on the e-bike market. Brands, bike makers, and engine manufacturers who are moving in this direction have understood that connectivity is a source of opportunity, going far beyond geolocation features. An interview with Pierre Regnier, CEO of Velco.

The latest Motinova and Welling e-bike motor series made their debut on Eurobike 2022, one of the three most important bike fairs in Europe. Heavily loaded with innovative features in intelligent functionalities, efficiency, smoothness, low noise, compactness and excellent riding experience, new offerings from the two brands attracted attentions from industry peers, traders, and bike fans in this trendsetting event. The parent company of the two brands, Midea Industrial Technology, was known in China for focusing on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of high-precision motors.

SUZHOU, China - The in-house test facilities of e-mobility components and e-drive system supplier Bafang gained their laboratory qualification certification according to the North American UL 2849 e-bike standard.

With excitement, Leader 96 announces its return to the Eurobike exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany. The much-anticipated event gives the opportunity to present the company's newly rebranded look and modern collection of e-bikes. The spectacular design on a booth area of 120 square metres, with integrated ride track, and a galore of e-bike models, will undoubtedly be an eye-catcher.

SANTA CRUZ, US - With the growing interest in e-bikes in the US, Dutch bike brand, Pon has opened its first Gazelle Experience Center in the country. Located in Santa Cruz, just 2 km from Pon's North American headquarters, it will serve as an e-bike test location for consumers.

HERNE, Germany - Dutch E-bike specialist, Stella E-bikes, is continuing its European expansion with the opening of a new E-bike Test Center in Herne, Germany. Following the store in Nettetal, this will be the e-bike specialist's second branch in Germany.