For LEVA-EU the exclusion of LEVs from the Machinery Directive will not necessarily create a legal vacuum. – Photo Shutterstock

LEVA-EU welcomes e-bike exclusion from Machinery Directive

BRUSSELS, Belgium - LEVA-EU sees the exclusion of all vehicles for the transport of goods and persons from the new Machinery Directive as proposed by...

It is not directly clear how the Commission is going to follow up on their conclusion that the Machinery Directive is unsuitable. - Photo Shutterstock

LEVA-EU calls again for regulation dedicated to zero tailpipe...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - From its start, LEVA-EU has argued long and hard for a review of Directive 168/2013 which has been carried out by TRL (Transport...

The industry organizations CONEBI, CIE and ECF gave a positive response on the outcome of the TRL study. - Photo Bike Europe

'Do not introduce e-bike type approval' TRL recommends to European...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a joint statement CONEBI, CIE and ECF welcomed the recommendations made in the study on the e-bike and e-cargo bike sector....

Trade organisations CONEBI and LEVA-EU clarify their positions on the proposed revision of EU battery legislation. - Photo Peter Roek

CONEBI participates in study on revision of EU battery legislation

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Green Deal also includes the intention to revise the European regulatory framework for batteries. The EU intends to...

European e-scooter operators aim to address the gap in the representation of the industry in transport and mobility policy discussions. - Photo Shuttertock

European e-scooter operators form coalition eyeing policy changes

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Eight of Europe's main e-scooter operators, including Lime, Voi and Bolt, have joined forces to form a new coalition,...

LEVA-EU claims that the EU regulation makes it almost impossible to start up new e-bike companies. – Photo Bike Europe

LEVA-EU supports e-bike makers claim against 'unjust' component...

GENT, Belgium - Trade association LEVA-EU says companies that solely assemble e-bikes are confronted with unfair competition that is threatening...

The European Commission is proposing mandatory requirements for all batteries, including those used for e-bikes. - Photo Bike Europe

European Commission proposes to update Battery Directive

BRUSSELS, Belgium - As a part of the Circular Economy Action Plan the European Commission proposes to modernise EU legislation on batteries....

From January 1st all new bikes sold in France must be marked and registered in a national file. This measure will be extended to second-hand bikes on July 1st. - Photo Michel de Chavanon

France makes bike marking mandatory to protect against theft

PARIS, France - To face the huge problem of bicycle theft in France, the French Government has, since January 1st, 2021, passed a law which imposes...

The UK will officially leave the European Union on January 1st 2021, but the full effect of Brexit on e-bike trade and regulations is still unclear. - Photo Shutterstock

Ensuring compliance for UK e-bike exports post-Brexit

LONDON, England - While talks to ensure a Brexit deal are still on-going, e-bike manufacturers and exporters need to prepare legal provisions for...

Velotech now offers tests for compliance with DIN EN ISO 9227 and DIN SPEC 79009. – Photo velotech

Environmental impact tests now offered by velotech

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - The environmental impact of micromobility products has gained importance over the last few years. For e-bikes, bicycles, cargo...