TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The e-drive supplier Hyena will soon introduce the upgraded E-Road drive system unit with a ISIS torque sensor, and the range extender compatibility, while a new HMI will follow later. The Taichung based company expects to supply the system initially to some of its long-term partners for their MY 2024/25 e-bikes.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Rising global inflation and the war in the Ukraine did not yet recoil sales of Taiwan's Giant Manufacturing. The company reports record sales in the second quarter of this year. For the first half of this year total sales increased by 7.2% to TWD 45.01 billion (€1.47 billion). Whether the rising tension in the Straits of Taiwan will impact the third quarter sales in unknown yet.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan's leading bicycle producer Giant Manufacturing Company Limited (Giant Group) has set a new historic quarterly record in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The Group's sales contribution from e-bikes reached a 26% share.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - It is regarded as one of the main challenges for e-bike and bicycle assemblers today, having all components in stock in time to deliver a complete bike. Still Taiwan's e-bike and bicycle assemblers managed to generate double digit growth volumes last year.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), as part of the City Changer Cargo Bike project, is organising a webinar to showcase the business use-case for cargo bikes. The "Cargo Bike Adoption for Businesses" webinar will be held on 25th February.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan-based Exustar, best known as a manufacturer of bicycle pedals, shoes and motorcycle boots, released details of some of its latest bicycle pedals.
KAOHSIUNG CITY, Taiwan - Taiwan's motorised two-wheeler giant Kwang Yang Motor Corporation, known as Kymco, has heralded an e-offensive: the e-motor scooter line previously offered under the brand name Ionex is to be spun off, at least in its home country, and expanded as an independent brand with a complete range of products from e-motor scooters to e-superbikes. Could this pose a threat to booming e-bike sales?
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taiwanese bicycle sector is set to prosper in 2021. Record-low inventory at distributors, new lifestyle trends and continued growth momentum in the e-bike sector during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period will drive market growth forward, analysts predict in a report in the Taipei Times.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - What happened to the OEM-industry event Taichung Bike Week, which was announced for 22 to 25 September? Due to COVID-19 the organisers had already turned this important international industry meeting into a small national industry get-together. As Bike Europe found out from co-organiser Wheel Giant, this year's event was cancelled just before the opening. How and why you can find out here.
SMETHWICK, UK - Brooks, known for their traditional leather saddles, set out to develop their newest range combining timeless design with the comfort, safety, and performance of a modern saddle and grips for everyday use.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - To strengthen its presence in the Taiwan bicycle industry and push the boundaries for the future of mobility growth in the bicycle sector, Bosch eBike Systems opened a Taichung-based headquarter office. "We see more potential in the region and are planning to expand our presence by bringing innovative solutions," said Claus Fleischer, CEO of Bosch eBike Systems at the grand opening today.
PARIS, France - It was the greatest fear of the French organizers of the Paris' Velo Show (March, 6 - 8). However, the Coronavirus didn't spoil things as the 2nd edition of this public show proved to be a success with about 6,000 visitors and some 100 brands on display by about 75 exhibitors.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Eurostat import figures for the first nine months of 2019 clearly point to the fact that Taiwan is working hard to take over China's role in supplying electric bicycles to EU countries. The industry of the island off the coast of China transformed successfully to e-bikes as it is 'electrifying' rapidly.
POZZOLEONE, Italy - Despite the COVID-19 outbreak in Northern Italy the industry there is up and running. Selle Royal confirmed this today in a statement that says "Our Italian production site is fully operative and offering a totally normal level of production and services."
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - One of central Europe ´s largest cycling shows, held last weekend in Prague, Czech Republic showed the same trend as at other recently held bike shows and events; it's all about e-bikes.
LUDHIANA, India - Ludhiana based saddle brand Big-Ben appointed a Polish consultant Michael Koziarski to increase its product visibility and to emerge as a saddle brand in Europe. The company aspires to have wider footprints in the European market.
Yesterday, the European Commission has published its long-awaited "General Final Disclosure Document" on "Case AD643 - Anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of electric bicycles originating in the People's Republic of China." In this
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission has ramped up trade pressure on Cambodia (and Myanmar) over rule of law and human rights concerns. Last Friday EU Commissioner for Trade said that both countries risked losing preferential access to the EU market under the Generalized System of Preferences Plus arrangement.
RENO/NV, USA - For the 2018 edition, Emerald Expositions moved the U.S bicycle show Interbike from Las Vegas to Reno and introduced a new show concept. The first edition of this Interbike Marketweek 2018, which took place from 15-20 September, attracted less visitors and less exhibitors.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Yesterday, the European Council approved new anti-dumping rules to help protect the EU against unfair trade practices.
