E-bike motors are becoming more powerful, and the batteries powering them need to keep up. Higher peak power means the battery needs to deliver more current, making it important to manage both current flow and heat. For Joycube, this is where tabless/multi-tab cell technology comes into play, helping meet these demands by improving how current flows through the cell.

The introduction of an updated certification standard for electronic security systems on e-bikes is intended to further reduce theft figures. An estimated 100,000 e-bikes are stolen every year, just in the Netherlands. Official statistics on e-bike thefts in other EU countries is not available. However, as e-bikes become more valuable, strong security is also becoming more important.

Contactless torque sensor manufacturer NCTE reports a year-on-year sales increase of 53% in the first half of 2026. One of the biggest drivers of NCTE's expansion has been the e-bike category, while the automotive category performed weakly. Remarkably, the company's stock market performance was much less positive; it suffered a 66.6% decline in the first half of 2026.

Modern e-bikes are evolving faster than ever. As new motor systems deliver higher torque and performance, bike brands (OEMs) and dealers need components engineered for higher loads, reliable integration, and clear product differentiation. The FSA e-bike kit addresses these needs with a dedicated package of crankarms, chainrings, and wheels developed for the latest generation of electric mountain bike platforms.

German bicycle brand Cube has announced a product safety recall for selected 2026-model-year hybrid e-bikes fitted with ACID Carbon Hybrid crank arms after identifying a potential failure risk in the pedal insert area. A Cub representative confirmed to Bike Europe that 20,000 bikes are affected. The bikes were sold worldwide, with the majority going to German-speaking countries.

Long rumoured, the second generation of Avinox's drive system has been announced this morning. Following on from the Avinox M1 e-bike drive system, which launched two years ago under the wing of parent company DJI, the next evolutions of the drive system, the Avinox M2S and Avinox M2 have officially been launched. Claiming "unmatched power, control, range and efficiency," the Chinese manufacturer's draw continues at speed as 60 industry partners confirmed integration of the newest systems.