BOULDER, USA - Though the volumes are still small, the US consumer is seriously starting to embrace the e-bike. Between January and July

IWATA, Japan - Yamaha will launch an new mid-motor at Eurobike which belongs to the PW series. It's named PW SE and is to become Yamaha's

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - After Nord Fair closed the CKM in Vejle, the Danish bike industry has been frustrated as the country's only trade show

According to industry association Confindustria ANCMA the e-bike march in Italy has really begun now. Their just released 2016 market

Technology company Comodule developed a connectivity solution for e-bike manufacturers with Brose e-drive systems. The integration of Comodule and the Brose

Austrian KSR Group and German Compustore Gruppe have announced a strategic e-mobility partnership. It results in both companies offering Segway and Ninebot

The Cycleurope factory in Sweden has opened its first assembly line for e-bikes. "It is more profitable to start e-bike production locally instead of

This 'leap' extends e-bike battery life to up to 12 years. Where this huge step forward stem from is now revealed by battery maker BMZ.

The Czech company Agentura REPRO Ltd. develops, produces and sells a unique processor controlled device which allows reducing or cutting...

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano took the opportunity of last weekend's Bike Festival Garda Trentino to launch its E-MTB dedicated Steps system. According to Shimano, "the drive unit is compact so frame manufacturers can make E-MTB frames with shorter chain stays, giving riders better trail maneuverability."

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - It astonished many in the Dutch bike sector; the huge growth in electric bicycle sales in 2015. That growth amounted to a big 24% to 276,000 units. Also in Germany e-bike sales showed a big double-digit growth in 2015.

比利時，布魯塞爾- 電動自行車最新型號認證在2016年1月1日起生效。然而除了在輔助下時速最高達25公里之外且最大連續額定功率高達250W，電動自行車除了適用於相當非正式的「歐盟符合性聲明」外，所有其他需型號認證的電動自行車都必須要交付「符合性證明」，此證明是由型號認證法規所完全監管。

New York, USA - Argentinian born Gi FlyBike has been launched recently. It's an instantly foldable, electric bike which is not only, "Created for the future, but is also to transform urban commuting around the world by challenging every aspect of traditional bike design."

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - "Who has the guts for Rehau," questioned Daniel Quauck, Commercial Analyst of Rehau AG at the open air ExtraEnergy presentation in Taichung during the industry gathering last week.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group reached an agreement with a majority of its financial stakeholders and could improve its financial position. The transaction will lead to a reduction of Accell Group's debt by approximately €600 million, or around 40% of the total debt, from approximately €1.4 billion.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Fundracer BV launched their first micromobility fund with a mission to provide capital and hands-on support to companies poised to become leaders in the fast-growing micro-mobility industry. Founded by bike industry entrepreneurs René Wiertz, Gérard Vroomen, and Andy Ording, Fundracer is expertly positioned to support companies in this market to maximize their chances of success.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group CEO Tjeerd Jegen has revealed some clear figures in a business update on the financial situation at the company he has been heading since November 2023. The manufacturer continues to see profits drop and debts rise. "Especially in Germany, the market collapsed because dealers had and still have too high inventories," said Jegen in an interview with the Dutch media FD.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The appointment of the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Gijsbert van Zoeten is Accell Group's next step in an attempt to counter the financial challenges. The reorganization of the board of management was only communicated internally.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The district court of Amsterdam has granted VanMoof Global Holding B.V. preliminary suspension of payment (chapter 11 status). It marks the end of many rumours about the financial stability of VanMoof.

REICHSHOF, Germany - Tyre manufacturer, Schwalbe has reported record sales of €273 million for 2021. High quality e-bike products and a focus on recycling are credited as important factors behind the growth.