European Council adopts new Batteries Regulation
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The adoption process of the new European Batteries Regulation has entered its final stage. The approval stage has now been closed following the vote on Monday 10 July by the European Council.
SRAM's Advocacy Director Randy Neufeld retires
CHICAGO, USA - After 14 years of growing and leading SRAM's global advocacy efforts across non-profit cycling organizations, grassroots groups, and industry players, Randy Neufeld, SRAM's Director of Advocacy, will retire full-time in August. This was announced today by SRAM.
VanMoof enters Chapter 11 status after months of rumors
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The district court of Amsterdam has granted VanMoof Global Holding B.V. preliminary suspension of payment (chapter 11 status). It marks the end of many rumours about the financial stability of VanMoof.
Rad Power Bikes stops all activities in Europe
SEATTLE, USA - In a publication on its website, Rad Power Bikes has announced it will pull out of the European market. The company wants to focus on its home market in North America, "in order to be competitive and successful in the long term."
New EU directive enforces e-bike component recycling
BRUSSELS, Belgium - An agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Directive was reached by the EU Council recently. The Directive includes important changes to the recycling of permanent magnets and a new element has been added to the list of raw materials considered strategic.
Bangladesh reports declining bicycle exports
DHAKA, Bangladesh - A slow-down in demand on the European market is mentioned as the main reason for the decrease in bicycle exports from Bangladesh. The outlook for the rest of the year is bleak as well thanks to a political decision to raise import tax on components.
Riese & Müller CEO to speak about climate-friendly mobility at IAA
MUNICH, Germany - Together with 500 other visionaries, stakeholders, and decision makers, Riese & Müller CEO Sandra Wolf will be one of the guest-speaker at the IAA-Mobility conference next September. The conference is one of the many events during IAA Mobility hosted for the trade visitors in the mobility industry.
Thun restarts crank production in Germany
ENNEPETAL, Germany - Well known as a manufacturer of a wide variety of 'Made in Germany' bottom brackets, Alfred Thun GmbH has announced that it will diversify its product range. During its long history, the company already produced cranks and after a stop of more than 30 years, Thun will restart it again.
FIVE takes-over Armony Group
BOLOGNA, Italy - E-mobility manufacturer FIVE (Fabbrica Italiana Veicoli Elettrici) have obtained a majority share in the San Marino based e-bike, e-scooter and compact e-motorcycle producer Armony Group. The acquisition includes the historic Garelli brand, which will be relaunched as a premium brand.
Taipei Cycle 2024 to focus on future cycling topics
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taipei Cycle show has clearly stepped forward as the stage for the sustainable future of the bicycle industry. The event will showcase four main themes: 'Green Action', 'Micro-mobility', 'Innovation & Startups' and 'Culture & Lifestyle'.
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