BEIJING, China - It will bring enormous relief in both the United States as well as in China; this morning it was announced that the Trump Tariffs are to be phased-out.

HANOI, Vietnam - Last Sunday, the long-delayed free trade agreement between the European Union and Vietnam has finally been signed. The EU Council of Ministers has approved the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements, which paved the way for their signature and conclusion which took place in Hanoi on Sunday 30 June.

WASHINGTON, USA - The number of e-bike battery related fires in the city of New York has resulted in bipartisan support in Congress for legislation to develop standards for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries. According to safety experts this regulation is the only option to limit the number of e-bike fires. What do cycling organisations and the industry expect of this legislation?

BETHLEHEM, USA - The Dutch scaleup in GPS tracking solutions Tracefy and Skillion Inc. have entered into a partnership for the distribution of a GPS e-bike tracking system in North America. Skillion is a US-based leader developing several Internet of Things (IoT) and AI technologies in the biking industry.

LITTLE ROCK, USA - One year after Cardinal Cycling Group purchased Time Sport from Rossignol Group, the new owner is satisfied in the development of the brand. According to Tony Karklins, CEO of the parent company, production volumes are set to rise in 2022.

CHICAGO, USA - Rival is the next 12-speed group set on which SRAM has introduced eTap wireless electronic shifting. The system works exactly the same as on the Red and Force, launched in 2019, but is much more affordable. Obviously, the group carries a little more weight.

美國，ALLENTOWN- 儘管2014年前九個月美國進口的自行車增加了將近11%，但「整體自行車產業和銷售情況又再一次走向平淡的一年。」

Cyclists interested in fully automatic gear systems will soon find a new option on the market. By the end of 2025, Peyman bicycles featuring the latest version of the Peyman CVT transmission system are set to launch.

Over the past decade, JCL Logistics has grown into perhaps the largest logistics service provider for the bicycle industry in the Benelux and West Germany. With the opening of a new storage facility for lithium-ion batteries, the company is set to deliver even more tailored services.

ÁGUEDA, Portugal - The Portuguese bicycle industry association ABIMOTA invited industry members to the foundation ceremony of Bikinnov, an organisation that will manage a new technology center CIT. A total of €20 million has been invested in Bikinnov, which stands for 'Bike Value Innovation Center', project.

VIENNA, Austria - Even though the Austrian 2023 bicycle market recorded a double-digit drop in both volume and value sales compared to the previous year, there are several positives to point out. Sales topped €1 billion for the third consecutive year in a row and e-bikes now account for three quarters of the market value. Leasing and investments in cycling infrastructure are also positively influencing the market.

德國的銷售數據清楚指出，電動自行車與踏板輔助電動自行車的使用人數增加了。德國二輪工業聯盟(ZIV)表示，從2008年以來，銷售量已成長了三倍。這也難怪此次慕尼黑Ispo Bike將重點放在這一快速擴張的市場。

Over the past few years, the Dutch bicycle brand Van Dijck has repeatedly made headlines with its cutting-edge e-bike technologies. To better respond to changing market conditions, the company recently revamped its business model and also changed its name to VanDijck Mobility.

With dynamic global processes in place, innovation in e-mobility seems to be turning to optimized product solutions that can be more affordable for consumers. Leader 96 is stepping into the next level of bringing quality and full customer satisfaction for this year's new e-bike models.

PARIS, France - Eco-designed battery manufacturer, Gouach, is warning of a "David vs Goliath" battle in the quest to develop a repairable e-bike battery. With new legislation supporting the replacement of individual battery cells, the French battery maker feels that CONEBI's stance pushing back on repairable batteries is drowning out new initiatives like theirs. We asked CONEBI to comment on this statement.

Skyrocketing inflation, the war in Ukraine and the increasing prices of raw materials weigh heavily on consumers, wholesalers and manufacturers. Companies search for ways to save on their expenditures, yet do not always know where to start. As fuel prices are higher than ever before, this is an excellent moment for many people to switch to an electric bike. In urban environments, the popularity has increased, and the current state of the world will only feed this growth. Image and need are key when it comes to the popularity of electric bikes.

GÖTENBORG, Sweden - The Swedish car manufacturer Polestar is the next to step into the rapidly growing e-bike market. This announcement by Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath didn't come as a surprise as the company has been cooperating with Allebike on a regular bicycle since earlier this year.

With its fully scalable vehicle platform for 4-wheel cargo and family e-bikes, Norwegian-German vehicle manufacturer, CityQ, wants to change the future of urban mobility. A crucial basis for the new project's success is South Korean tier-1 automotive supplier, Mando, and its new chainless drive system Mando Pedalrite.

SOFIA, Bulgaria - Smart e-bike manufacturer Econic One, receives a € 6 million investment to anchor its next phase of growth. The investment round is funded by Integral Venture Partners, Bulgarian Development Bank, and incumbent shareholders.

The market for micromobility is expanding rapidly. hGears provides companies with limited manufacturing resources for growth with the right tools to keep up, in both quantity and quality.