Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief
Eurobike 2022 takes e-bikes and LEV's to all new environment
FRANKFURT, Germany - Packed with new events, more than 1,500 exhibitors and an eager audience of the international e-bike and bicycle industry meeting face-to-face again looks like the ideal ingredients for a good start of Eurobike on its new location. The presence of overseas visitors for the first time since 2019 will give Eurobike its international touch back again.
Battery industry urges European Union to finalise the updated battery...
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Developing a competitive and sustainable batteries industry in Europe is urgent: it will contribute to energy security and the strategic resilience of the EU economy. Therefore the battery industry organisation Recharge is calling on the EU to pick up the pace and conclude the proposed Regulation.
Neco launches all-in-one handlebar
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The Neco all in one handlebar, not only provides the convenience of quick installation, but also saves material like cables and wires to connect accessories, achieving the effect of both practicality and appearance.
European bicycle and e-bike sales hike to 22 million units, a record
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Despite the supply chain problems, all signs are still on green for the bicycle industry. The industry confederation CONEBI, reports record sales levels for e-bike and bicycles in their annual European Bicycle Industry and Market Profile.
Äike starts renewable e-scooter production in Estonia
TALLINN, Estonia - The co-founder of IoT provider Comodule, Kristjan Maruste is the CEO of the newly founded sustainable e-scooter startup Äike. In partnership both companies developed the first model Äike T e-scooter with the aim to manufacture and assemble it entirely in Europe using solely renewable energy.
Stan's NoTubes acquired by investment firm Zabel Companies
BIG FLATS, USA NY - Stan and Cindy Koziatek, co-founders of Stan's NoTubes and creators of the original tubeless tire sealant for bicycles, have announced their retirement from the business. Longtime partner in the brand's growth, Mike Bush, will continue as president and CEO, with support from Stan's NoTubes' new partners, Zabel Companies.
New ruling in the Netherlands enforces e-bike battery recycling
ZOETERMEER, the Netherlands - Manufacturers and importers of e-bike batteries are now obliged to contribute to the collection and processing system for bicycle batteries. More than 150 companies which are members of the EPAC Foundation already meet these requirements. Since 1 July 2022 these conditions are generally binding.
Eurobike sees premiere of Mobility Network Night
FRANKFURT, Germany - The new location and the new focus on urban mobility of Eurobike next week comes with a series of new initiatives. One of them is the first edition of the Mobility Network Night on Thursday 14 July. The event aims to provide a framework to explore cross-industry synergies with other relevant urban mobility players.
Bianchi makes drastic change in distribution in Northern Europe
TREVIGLIO, Italy - Bianchi has taken the next step in its strategic reorientation of the market and announced the start of direct distribution in Scandinavia. The new organisation in the Nordic countries is part of a strategic project to strengthen Bianchi's presence and competitiveness in the European market.
Eurobike important for global branding strategy of Yadea
FRANKFURT, Germany - Exhibiting at Eurobike is an important part of Yadea's global branding strategy and future European market development. "Committed to promoting the popularisation of clean and efficient means of personal transportation, Yadea's participation in the show delivers an important branding message to the industry in Europe," says Yadea Vice GM Heidi Zang.
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