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The Valeo Smart e-Bike System integrates both an electric motor and an adaptive automatic transmission. – Photo Valeo

French automotive giant enters e-bike drivetrain market

PARIS, France - Increasing e-bikes sales are still attracting more and more automotive suppliers to the industry. The latest newcomer is French...

Gates Carbon Drive launches new products

Gates Carbon Drive launches new products

Bicycle drivetrain requirements vary greatly - the performance needed for a casual commuter is vastly different than that of a long distance...

According to Shimano, the smaller magnesium drive unit shell features improved heat-conducting properties.

Shimano launches EP8 e-bike system, but availability unconfirmed

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Shimano's second-generation e-MTB system comes with a full line of features. The component manufacturer targets the EP8...

The unsuccessful introduction of the mid-motor and the e-step scooter eventually led to the insolvency of Metz Mecatech. – Photo Bike Europe

E-bike motor and e-scooters maker Metz Mecatech applies for insolvency

ZIRNDORF, Germany - At Eurobike 2018 Metz made its debut in the e-bike industry as a supplier of mid-motor systems. The introduction of the...

“Our new strategy doesn’t include the relocation of people from Japan to Europe and our R&D will remain in Japan too,” said Yamaha Motor Europe President Eric de Seynes. – Photo Yamaha

Yamaha e-bike system production relocation is top priority for EU...

SCHIPHOL, the Netherlands - Yamaha's announcement to start coordinating its European OEM e-bike business from its EU head office in the Netherlands...

The complete system has been developed by FSA in Italy. – Photo FSA

FSA starts road and urban e-bike system production

BUSNAGO, Italy - The introduction of FSA's e-bike drive system was one of the highlights at Eurobike last year. The company now announces the start...

Yamaha moves OEM e-bike business to European headquarters. - Photo Streetview

Yamaha moves OEM e-bike business to European headquarters

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Just in time for the reopening of IBD stores previously hampered by the coronavirus, e-bike drivetrain supplier Yamaha...

Head of drive unit development, Dietmar Greven, at the Amprio booth at Eurobike 2019. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

Amprio gets parent company service support for drivetrain launch

NECKARSULM, Germany - At last year's Eurobike, Amprio GmbH's head of drive unit development, Dietmar Greven, stated that the 2016-founded start-up...

Bafang President and CEO Qinghua Wang: Polish facility is to improve service level in Europe. – Photos Bike Europe

Bafang Opens Production Facility in Poland

WROCLOW, Poland - Earlier today President and CEO Qinghua Wang of Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. officially opened the company's new production...

Yamaha’s new top mid-motor PW-X2 for e-MTBs which comes with new support technologies. – Photo Yamaha Motor

Yamaha To Set New Benchmark for Hi-End E-MTBs with PW-X2 Drive

IWATA, Japan - The company has made a new for itself in motocross and even points to its DNA coming from motorsports. With that background Yamaha is...