When considering Holland as the e-bike model country for the European bicycle sector, then something big is in the waiting. Last year the sale of

New cell technology also brings batteries capable of much more pedal-supported mileage. And it already comes in 2018. All this is thanks to Tesla.

Marquardt Group - a leading international manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components and systems - has announced to takeover Kristronics.

M25GTS is the new TranzX powerful mid-motor for speed pedelecs also called speed e-bikes. It's a compact power pack that can be integrated unobtrusively in

'carQon' is the name of Accell Group's newest brand. It stands for a holistic design approach to a high-end Cargo bike that comes with outstanding features.

Bike maker MIFA announces today that it has entered into a sales partnership with Taiwan based Darfon Electronics, maker of Votani and BESV branded e-bikes.

Due to high torque outputs of the mid-motor drive systems chains used on e-bikes have to endure bigger durability challenges than ever before.

Preparations for Intermot 2016 from 5 to 9 October are running at full blast and the international trade fair for motors and e-bikes is picking up speed.

That 276,000 e-bikes were sold in the Netherlands in 2015 astonished many in the Dutch bike sector. The e-bikes continues as sales keep growing in 2016.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Energy Bus organization that has been initiated by Extra Energy's Hannes Neupert has received a multi-million investment from a private investor. The money is to be used to develop further a charging/locking cable for e-bikes as well as charging posts.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - E-bike sales are accelerating in European markets that up till now were small for electric bicycles. That's the main message in Accell Group's trading update which the listed company published today. It also says that Accell recorded higher turnover and profit in the first quarter of 2016 compared to 2015.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - It came about accidentally, but was soon recognized for its future potential. What Haibike first presented 2 years ago at Eurobike has turned into a huge sales hit. And has the ability to trigger much more.

AMSTERDAM/BRUSSELS - In two separate events the Dutch and Belgium industry organizations announced their bikes, e-bike and speed e-bikes of the year.

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - New firmware has been released by Shimano to make automatic gear shifting possible for e-bikes with Shimano Steps drive train and Nexus-8 Di2 hub drive units.

PARIS, France - A recent survey on the global cycling market by the Paris based NPD Group, a provider of consumer and retail market research information for a wide range of industries, revealed the € 35.7 billion size (USD 47.4 billion) of the 2014 worldwide bike market at retail level, after VAT.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - 2014 was a very positive year for the European bicycle industry. EU employment, production, and sales grew compared to 2013 figures. This is the conclusion of an economic study carried out by CONEBI, the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry.

NANJING, China - After Bosch, Brose, Pon and others another automotive major has been stepping into electric bikes. The company did it low profile in 2014 and also at last August Eurobike still did not want to stand out. However at Asia Bike, the show in Nanjing, China that closed its doors last Monday, it displayed its e-bike system more openly.

Leading folding bike manufacturer Dahon chairman Dr. David Hon has announced he has uncovered design flaws in various types of bicycles, including mountain bikes, road bikes, and some e-bikes. By examining frame flex and its impact on performance, Dr. Hon has developed theoretical and experimental methods for practical frame flex measurement.

IWATA, Japan - Yamaha is strengthening its range for 2023 with the launch of the new PWseries S2 drive unit, that offers a range of new and improved features for the sport and trail category. Noticeably, the production of the new lightweight, more powerful motor will be moved from Japan to France to "reduce the need for expensive and unreliable logistic operations."

ÁGUEDA, Portugal - The timing couldn't be better: lead-times of more than 6 months for essential components while demand continues to escalate. The impact on the market is increasing and accelerating the trend of close-to-market production.