Tech company Tracefy brings a new GPS tracker and concept for e-bikes to the market. In a lead time of approximately ten weeks, bicycle manufacturers (OEM) can release a whole series of 'connected' e-bikes.
South Bohemian manufacturer Leader Fox is launching a new range of full suspension and mountain e-bikes powered by a Panasonic GX Ultimate motor.
AGUEDA, Portugal - The e-bike industry in Portugal has reported a hike in sales in response to the rising demand for two-wheeled electric vehicles on both national and international markets. According to the latest statistics from the country's industry association, ABIMOTA, e
MUNICH, Germany - Today Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel will open the first edition of IAA Mobility which takes place from September 7 to 12. "Mobility is one of society's foremost topics. The main focus will be solutions on the path to climate neutrality,"
The market of lithium-ion batteries for the e-bike industrywas subject to significant changes over the last 5 years. Due to the transport crisis caused by Coronavirus, the introduction of new anti-dumping measures and the strong increase in demand, several critical issues have arisen for the e-bike supply chain in the Far East. This has made the choice of lithium-ion batteries more convenient and safe for European suppliers.
The Kholos e-cargo tricycle, developed by Cycleurope, Valeo and Stor-H was one of the eye catchers at the 'Made-in-France' major exhibition this weekend at the Élysée Palace in Paris. It was presented a combination of several innovations to offer a unique mobility solution for the green city of tomorrow.
TAMPERE, Finland - In addition to newcomer Valeo, Revonte also has an integrated drive with its One Drive System. Although the corona virus caused some delay, the Finnish company has been growing rapidly since its introduction in 2019. A handful of parties are now testing the system, after which the Finns want to enter the market in 2022.
CAMBRIDGE, USA -The latest offering from American folding bike manufacturer, Montague, is a full-size, step-through, mid-drive folding e-bike. With a patent-pending frame design, the M-E1 is a performance trekking e-bike that folds in seconds with a single quick release. The e-bike is entering the European market through German distributor, Voss Spezial-Rad.
HERZOHENAURACH, Germany - Stock-listed automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler Group, which has been hit hard by the current automotive industry crisis has sold its subsidiary Schaeffler Bio-Hybrid GmbH via a management buyout to Meisterwerk Ventures GmbH.
KNOXVILLE, USA - The name LeMond keeps on roaming around in the industry. His attempts to build a road race brand were not sustainable, even after he sold it to Trek. In 2013 he already tried to restart the brand unsuccessfully. Today the LeMond brand is attempting to make a revival in an all new category.
KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - As global innovator in the battery industry and an open system provider in the e-bike market, the German BMZ Group presented a new performance benchmark. The BMZ V10 Intube is the company's latest in 725Wh integrated lithium-ion battery with a stylish look.
BERLIN, Germany - Dance, is the latest name to enter the e-bike subscription market to promote urban mobility. With a recent launch in the German city of Berlin, Dance, which was founded by a team which includes the founders of the shared music platform, Soundcloud, aims to capitalise on the urban e-bike boom.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - "The European Commission cannot continue to ignore a key barrier to growth for the LEV market," says trade association, LEVA-EU, following the decision to carry out another study into LEVs. The association is calling for the commission to "match green transport rhetoric with action on LEVs" in regards to legislation which limits the sector.
HINKLEY, United Kingdom - British motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph, is going back to its bicycle origins and entering the e-bike market with the 'Trekker GT'. With a 118-year company history, this marks the first e-bike launch for Triumph, who manufactures 65,000 motorcycles annually.
BICESTER, UK - Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) Limited, a UK-based developer and manufacturer of eCargo Urban Lightweight Commercial Vehicles (ULCVs), has signed an exclusive agreement with Finnish e-bike drive system maker, Revonte, to power its upcoming EAV model line.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - At an early February Symposium in Brussels titled: 'Symposium on Legal Status and Market Position of Speed Pedelecs' it appeared that there is rising pressure on the European Commission to include electric step-scooters in the type-approval.
LONDON, UK - Already next year the first major European cities will ban private cars. It will bring about a boom in the use of e-bikes and scooters. Such a "green revolution" is predicted by a leading tech investor, according to a recent Reuters report.
OSAKA, Japan - Is Shimano advancing further on the e-bike market with a new technical development? The company filed an application at the US Patent Office for a gearbox in combination with an e-bike mid-motor.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Giant Manufacturing Co expects to sell about 600,000 e-bikes this year. If the company actually lives up to this expectation, it will exceed outlooks previously expressed by the company's chairwoman Bonnie Tu.
REUTLINGEN, Germany - Of course it's focused on electric cars, but undoubtedly the company's fast-growing e-bike business will also benefit from the newest technology it is introducing. It's about microchips made of silicon carbide (SiC) that Bosch has developed.
