IWATA, Japan - Yamaha prepared the long awaited introduction of its e-bike on the European market step by step. In the past years, they never made a secret about it, only the moment of introduction remained unclear. Now the Japanese company launches a range covering the MTB, gravel and urban sectors.
LONDON, UK - The rumour has been in the market for some time but in a recent interview Shell executive Rahul Malhotra made clear that their entrance on the e-bike market is imminent. "Micromobility will play a big role in the future of urban transport," says Rahul Malhotra.
FRANKFURT, Germany - Packed with new events, more than 1,500 exhibitors and an eager audience of the international e-bike and bicycle industry meeting face-to-face again looks like the ideal ingredients for a good start of Eurobike on its new location. The presence of overseas visitors for the first time since 2019 will give Eurobike its international touch back again.
Professional e-cargo bikes offer a sustainable alternative to diesel vans. But building a durable, easy to ride heavy e-cargo bike is no simple task and requires thinking outside the box. The story of the Ouca bike gives us insight into the challenges and how they can be overcome.
VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ, France - For years, Decathlon has been known for its activity in the bike industry. Until now, the company was focused on the development of mid-end e-bikes and bicycles. Until now. The French retailer has now proven its ability to create innovative cycling products by unveiling its B'Twin Magic Bike, a futuristic concept e-bike.
Higo has designed new battery connectors that can move flexibly in different directions to make the connection. These new designs have been developed to meet the growing demand from the market to allow batteries to make difficult mating angles in downtube positioned batteries. And to connect them easily to a cargo bike's cabinet without using magnetics.
TOKYO, Japan - Despite growth trends seen in many other countries in 2020, Japan's bicycle market moved in the opposite direction. While the Corona-19 pandemic in Europe and North America gave demand for individual bicycle and e-bike mobility a hefty boost, that effect has completely bypassed Japan.
MILAN, Italy - The market for e-bikes in Europe continues strong growth after the boom in 2020. Triggered by the pandemic many people decided last year to buy an e-bike. Whether this trend would continue remained a big question mark.
MILAN, Italy - Italian e-bike manufacturer, Five Group, has started the delivery of e-bikes commissioned by the Italian Red Cross. The e-bikes are part of a project called 'Time for Kindness' to support people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with sustainable deliveries of essential goods.
REUTLINGEN, Germany - The past year has shown an unprecedented growth for the e-bike industry. How will this impact product availability for the next model year? "2021 brings a lot of uncertainty on all levels," said Bosch eBike Systems CEO Claus Fleischer.
