GRENCHEN, Switzerland - BMC is seen as one of the last internationally well-known brands to enter the e-bike market.

HUTTWIL, Switzerland - Following the MTB offensive for this year, Biketec is now rejuvenating its urban and tour segment for model year 2018.

ASCHAFFENBURG, Germany - The BMZ Group has finalized a cooperation agreement with AKKU Mäser GmbH for the assembly of lithium-ion battery

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany - Yesterday, the newly founded TerraE Holding GmbH i.G. announced its plan to build a factory for the large-scale

Bicycle wheel and component manufacturer DT Swiss is introducing a series of system wheels, especially developed for e-MTBs. This brand-new 'Hybrid' line of

In its search for new e-bike users Accell Group offers a rear hub motor that features an integrated 5-speed gear hub. What's, apart from the technology

BMZ is the first company to launch an e-bike battery with 3Tron cells. "The battery comes with 3Tron super-strong 21700 cells providing e-bikes more power and longer range."

Derby Cycle CEO Thomas Raith appointed head of all Pon Bike Group e-bike activities. He is to perform his new role next to being responsible for Focus.

Mandatory helmet use for speed e-bike riders as of January 1, 2017 spurred helmet manufacturers to develop suitable models. Several brands recently launched

In Brose's view "expertise from the automotive sector is helping to make cycling safer and more comfortable". Brose is presenting its ideas at Eurobike.

The company is considering an all-out entry in the e-bike sector. It's a major Dutch industrial conglomerate which is owner of a car manufacturing plant

KARLSTEIN, Germany - One of Europe's leading system provider and intelligent battery specialist BMZ GmbH celebrated the official opening of two new production, logistics and administration buildings. The new area was added to the existing 7,000 square meter production facility at its German headquarters in Karlstein.

BERLIN, Germany - The 2015 sales statistics presented this morning by industry association ZIV show that the German bike market performed outstandingly. Cycling has become a popular again in Germany resulting in an increase in sales and production of bicycles, e-bikes, parts and components on the home market as well as in export.

OSAKA, Japan - In its summary of the company's 2015 financial results Shimano reports on brisk demand for high-end, e-bike related products in Europe. Despite lower sales volumes, Shimano still managed to continue its double digit growth in 2015. Net sales in bicycle components increased by 14.6% to JPY 314,010 million (€2,463mn) while operating as well as net income increased with even bigger numbers.

HILVERSUM, the Netherlands - An earlier this week broadcasted Dutch TV program on consumer affairs presented the outcome of a survey under its test-panel of 20,000 electric bikers. The conclusion was that over 25% of all e-bike batteries are faulty.

SHANGHAI, China - China's electric bike industry experienced its first production drop in the past 15 years. During the first half of 2014, the production of the top 50 e-bike manufacturers dropped by 1.98%; a big contrast to the annual average 30% increase in the past.

COLOGNE, Germany - The biggest motorcycle, bicycle and e-bike market in South America is made easier to access for companies in Europe as the Cologne Messe started a cooperation with the Brazilian industry association ANFAMOTO. A delegation from Brazil consisting interested in developing new contacts for import and export will visit the 2016 Intermot show.

TOKYO, Japan - E-bikes were the driving force of Japan's bicycle market in 2014. Despite the fact that sales in units dropped; money-wise the Japanese market was still able to record growth. However, it's doubtful this will continue in 2015 when looking the latest figures.

DIJON, France - The news came out already earlier, but was only published officially today. Accell Group's brand Cycles Lapierre is making a return to the to the UCI World Tour as the official bike sponsor for Team Picnic PostNL. The team will compete on Lapierre bicycles for the next four years.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Starting in 2025, products and raw materials contributing to deforestation will need to comply with new regulations. Importers will have to prove that their products, such as rubber used for bicycle tyres, have not contributed to deforestation.