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The new European Union type-approval legislation will apply to a large number of e-bike models.

Urgent Call for e-Bike Experts

GAND, Belgium - ETRA is in the process of developing a proposal for the European Commission aimed at improving the technical requirements for...

Article 2.2(g) of the new type approval, excludes ‘vehicles primarily intended for off-road use’. The exclusion sets no limit to the speed and the motor output for these vehicles.

'EU Opens Market for 500 W - 70 km/h MTB e-Bikes

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Selling a MTB styled 500 Watt - 70 km/h e-bike in Europe is made very easy with the new regulations on type-approval, which were...

The new legislation means that all e-bikes with more than 250 watts have to be regarded as motorcycles.

EU Vote Limits Pedelecs to 250 Watt

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Yesterday afternoon the European Parliament voted on the new type approval legislation on two- and three-wheel vehicles and...

British Industry Organizations Oppose New EU E-bike Regulation

British Industry Organizations Oppose New EU E-bike Regulation

The British BAGB (Bicycle Association of Great Britain) and CTC (Cyclist' Touring Club) stood up against the revision of e-bike regulation by the...

Dekra and Velotech.de Join Forces in E-Bike Testing

Dekra and Velotech.de Join Forces in E-Bike Testing

In close cooperation with Velotech.de the international company Dekra will start to carry out safety related tests on fast hybrid e-bikes that apply...

Urgent Deadline for European e-Bike Type Approval Adjustments

Urgent Deadline for European e-Bike Type Approval Adjustments

In a recent meeting the European Twowheeler Retailers Association (ETRA) got the opportunity to explain in detail to the European Parliament why the...

European Commission Proposes New <BR>e-Bike Category for Type Approval

European Commission Proposes New <BR>e-Bike Category for Type Approval

Last week the European Commission has published its long awaited proposal for the review of the type-approval legislation for mopeds and motorcycles...

EU Regulations for E-bikes & Pedelecs (Part 1)

EU Regulations for E-bikes & Pedelecs (Part 1)

The battery and the motor in an e-Bike result in a number of risks that do not exist in a conventional bicycle. In five chapters you can find...