FRANKFURT, Germany - The times of a giga battery factory being only associated with Tesla will soon be over.

BERLIN, Germany - With its new e-bike motor, the 'Drive S', Brose Antriebstechnik now offers its first e-MTB specific motor.

TREVISO, Italy - Pinarello presented its first model of a new era: Andromeda Hybrid 9.9, its first e-MTB. The company states

After announcing it for years myStromer AG is finally restructuring and separated from former 'mother' BMC thanks to an expanded shareholder base, a newly

While others suffer from disappointing 2016 results Accell Group once again profited from the leading position it holds with e-bikes. Sales of, in

For the 26th Eurobike edition next August the show organization expects to welcome some 1,350 exhibitors from all over the world. "Eurobike is transforming,

Urban transportation specialists Tern have successfully completed their US Kickstarter campaign for the Vektron, the compact Bosch-powered electric bike.

Accell Group is placing 'strategic emphasis' on its e-bike business in the US. For that, Europe's biggest in e-bikes, is founding called Raleigh Electric.

The Dutch have now also gone crazy for e-bikes. In 2015 sales levels jumped nearly 24%, to 276,000 units and the e-bike now has a 28% market share.

The management interval at myStromer AG has ended: CEO ad-interim Erwin Steinmann has handed over his position to Peter Althaus.er.

BOLOGNA, Italy - Termal Group and its subsidiary Five has expanded its position on the Italian e-bike market with the acquisition of the Italwin brand. The take-over was announced just after the publication of the 2015 sales statistics by industry association ANCMA which indicated that the Italian e-bike market grew by nearly 10% last year.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - TranzX developed a series of new connected e‐bike systems that provide riders with more comfort and flexibility as well as three new motors that feature its product communication system LogiX which connects users to their GPS and Smartphone devices.

ALKMAAR, the Netherlands - Wholesaler, exclusive agent for many brands and incubator for the Dutch retail market AGU has had to apply for Chapter 11 status and suspend payments.

HASSELT, Belgium - A leading Belgian lease concept provider Cyclis has been acquired by JobRad Group as of 2 September. The much bigger JobRad Group obtained 60% of the shares while founders and other stakeholders now own 40%. "We share the same vision, ambition and approach. In JobRad Group, we have found the ideal partner to further strengthen our position on the Belgian and Dutch market," says Joep Kempen, CEO of 10 years old Cyclis.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Undeniably European e-bike sales took a step back last year. In 7 European countries which have already reported their market statistics for 2023, the total volume decreased by 8%, from 4,555,264 units in 2022 to 4,178713 last year.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The merger of two factories into one as Accell Group announced last Tuesday, has to result in a more efficient and sustainable production. However, an Accell Group spokesperson confirmed to Bike Europe that an investment plan for this modernisation has not been made yet. "We are currently analysing all options."

As the cycling industry gathers in Taipei for the much-anticipated Taipei Cycle 2024, the Norwegian company is bringing updated models of the rubber-free tyres launched at Eurobike 23.

The theft statistics are clear. Over the past two years, reports of stolen bikes have increased by 65%. As a result of the increasing theft statistics and high claims, insurers have tightened their conditions for 2024 considerably. This includes the requirement of a second lock for e-bikes, implementation of deductibles, and the requirement to install a certified GPS tracker on more expensive e-bikes.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - An interim report by the VanMoof administrators paints a clear picture of the financial drama which took place this summer. After the mega loss in 2021 not much is left for the creditors.

WORMER, The Netherlands - In a 2-day event, the Color Trend Days will highlight the latest development in the reshoring trend in the bicycle industry. The first BIG3 event of 2023 which explores techniques in frame-finishing will be held 28-29 March in the Netherlands.