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KH Gears has utilised its knowledge from other industries to develop the downtube drive system. - Photo Bike Europe

KHGears launches modular downtube drive system

ZHUHAI, China - Displaying for the first time at an international show, e-bike system supplier KHGears presented their integrated downtube motor at...

All components of the system are concealed in the bike frame to make an e-bike look like a regular bike. - Photo Hyena

Hyena's lightweight e-bike drive system has tradeshow premiere at...

TAIWAN, Taipei - Despite being in production since the start of the corona pandemic, e-bike drive system manufacturer, Hyena, finally had the...

The name BlackBox is more often used by SRAM for prototype products. – Photo Bike Europe

New rumours surrounding SRAM e-bike motor launch

CHICAGO, USA - Not for the first time, it is hinted that components manufacturer SRAM has developed an e-bike drive system. The American's have a...

Porsche has acquired a 20% minority share in compact e-bike drive train manufacturer Fazua. – Photo Bike Europe

Porsche acquires minority share in Fazua

MUNICH, Germany - Automotive manufacturer Porsche has made a next step into the e-bike industry. The Bavarian company secured a 20% minority share in...

Vinka's latest hub drive system, the Auto VA+ includes automatic assist functionality. - Photo Vinka

Vinka unveils e-bike hub drive system with automatic assistance

SUZHOU, China - During this year's Eurobike, e-bike drive system manufacturer, Vinka debuted its latest hub drive system, the Auto VA+. The hub-motor...

Suitable for use in all vehicle classes, Mahle's new development combines the strengths of different electric motor concepts in one product. - Photo Mahle

Mahle takes sustainable approach with magnet-free electric e-bike...

STUTTGART, Germany - E-bike drive system manufacturer, Mahle, is developing a new kind of magnet-free electric motor that does not require rare earth...

The yellow sticker on the DU-E6100-CRG indicates that this model is desgined for powering heavy loads. - Photo Shimano

Shimano powers into e-cargo market with two new e-bike drive units

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Shimano is moving further into the e-bike market with the introduction of two new drive unit models. Designed for cargo...

ContiTech previously offered a 48V mid-engine with automatic and continuously variable transmission but this has been sold on to an unknown buyer. - Photo ContiTech

Will Bosch and Shimano also introduce integrated systems?

Valeo and Revonte are busy developing integrated drive systems, where motor and 'gear' are housed in one unit. Are Bosch and Shimano, the market...

Fazua has rebranded itself in the performance segment with the Ride 50 Evation drivetrain. - Photo Fazua

Fazua repositions brand with Ride 50 Evation

OTTOBRUNN, Germany - With a brand relaunch, e-bike drivetrain maker Fazua GmbH is opening a new chapter to its newly launched 'Energy Bikes'...

Bafang's Dealer Direct Service will be launched in several phases starting from February 2021 in the Netherlands. - Photo Bafang

Bafang launches Dealer Direct Service for complete e-bike drive...

SUZHOU, China- Bafang has developed a Dealer Direct Service concept for bicycle manufacturers who use its complete e-bike drive system. This will be...