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Shimano’s AI-equipped Q’Auto system uses a sensor in a wheel hub, the shifting mechanism, and an 11-speed gear ratio. – Photo Bike Europe

Shimano AI-integrated drive train Q'Auto on bikes next year

OSAKA, Japan - To hit back on e-bike drive system suppliers who overshadow Shimano's leading market position, the component manufacturer will start...

On display at Eurobike, Vinka's new Z60 motor. - Photo Bike Europe

Vinka unveils Z60 mid-motor with Bosch compatibility

SUZHOU, China - The Z series launched by Vinka at this year's Eurobike is a new generation mid-motor system. The newest model in the series, the Z60,...

“We wanted to make a soft start to get a good understanding of the market,” told Gobao chairman Qingfu Chen to Bike Europe. – Photo Bike Europe

Gobao aims to set itself apart with customer-facing open drive system

DONGGUAN, China - Drive train manufacturer Gobao is expanding its business on the European e-bike market from its base in Germany. Gobao Electronic...

“It has been very difficult to design and manufacture the magnetic gear motor. The precision requirement is extremely high,” explains Zhi Pan, Director of Star Union

Star Union's magnetic gear motor aiming for mass production in 2025

FRANKFURT, Germany - A sign of more advanced technology entering the e-bike market was Star Union's magnetic gear motor at this year's Eurobike. The...

UT founder and CEO Kalle Nicolai celebrated the premiere of his new LEV drivetrain brand Helius-Drive Systems at this year’s Eurobike booth. – Photo Universal Transmissions

Universal Transmissions presents its own LEV drivetrain system brand

MÜHLHAUSEN, Germany - At this year's Eurobike, Karlheinz 'Kalle' Nicolai celebrated a premiere with his first own e-drivetrain brand. With the...

With its high-torque 90 Nm, the new e-bike drive from ZF has been developed for the powerful drive of mountain bikes, trekking bikes or urban bikes. – Photo ZF

ZF debuts ultra-compact 90 Nm e-bike drive at Eurobike

FRANKFURT, Germany - ZF Group will present its new 48-volt drive system for e-bikes for the first time at Eurobike. Including all components of the...

PICO: The compact and powerful drive unit from OLI eBike Systems

PICO: The compact and powerful drive unit from OLI eBike Systems

OLI eBike Systems is responding to the rapid evolution in electric mobility. Under the new leadership of CEO Giorgio Gavioli, the company is...

Timyo: taking the next step

Timyo: taking the next step

Over the last few years, the international Timyo Group and its brands, Van Dijck, Keola and Muon, have gained a notable presence in the market. One...

The SEG Automotive drive for e-bikes weighs less than 2.6 kg. – Photo SEG Automotive

SEG Automotive enters e-bike drive system market

STUTTGART, Germany - BH Bikes from Spain will be the first to be supplied with the new SEG Automotive e-bike systems. SEG Automotive is one of those...

The French Secretary General for Investment Bruno Bonnel (second from the right) visited the Valeo e-drive factory. – Photo Préfecture de la Vienne

Valeo steps up e-drive series production in 2024

CHATELLERAULT, France - For 2024 the French automotive and e-bike supplier Valeo projects to manufacture 500 drive units per week, or 25,000 for the...