FRANKFURT, Germany - As e-bike companies across Europe grapple with concerns over new European Union considerations to cap e-bike power at a maximum output of 750 watts, some are making their stances on the subject clear.
TALLINN, Estonia - Estonian e-bike manufacturer Ampler has unveiled its newest bike models with a cutting-edge new feature: direct USB-C charging. The Nova and the Nova Pro e-bikes were created "with urban families and modern commuters in mind," and tout a fully embedded USB-C battery in the bike frame.
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BRUSSELS, Belgium - When the new battery regulation came into place in August 2023, a lot of attention from the bicycle industry was given to 'Article 11' on repairability. The European Commission has now published guidelines to facilitate the introduction of this part of the regulation, and specifically the much-discussed topic of single-cell replacement.
LONDON, England - Following a public consultation process, the UK's Department for Transport has decided against implementing new legislation for e-bikes in the country. Under discussion were raising the maximum continuous power classification of e-bikes from 250 watts to 500 watts and allowing throttle assistance up to 25 km/h on e-bikes without the need for type approval.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Currently several important legislations with a considerable impact on the European and global bicycle industry are being discussed at the in EU in Brussels. "The next years will be crucial for the bicycle industry to ensure that the boom of e-bikes can continue and will not be hindered by disproportionate regulatory requirements," states the Confederation for the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI).
