E-bikes powered exclusively by a generator are considered technically innovative, but until now, they have been difficult to classify legally. This is going to change with the publication of the German standard DIN 31067. Though limited to Germany only, it may apply elsewhere in the EU if adopted or referenced.

LAS VEGAS, USA - Schaeffler's close to production-ready Bio-Hybrid was launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this week as a new form of personal urban mobility that basically re-invents the electric bike.

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany - Yesterday, the global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler concluded a contract to acquire Elmotec Statomat Holding GmbH. Elmotec is one of the world's leading manufacturers of production machinery for the high-volume construction of electric motors.

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany - Former BMW Executive Dr. Jochen Schröder has been hired by Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG as General Manager of the company's newly established E-Mobility business division.

To open up for new concepts and future ideas, the German automotive and e-bike supplier Schaeffler AG wants to create its own start-ups. The Herzogenaurach

Schaeffler concluded a purchase contract with Semikron International GmbH for the acquisition of 51% of the shares of Compact Dynamics GmbH, a manufacturer