ZEIST, the Netherlands - The provisional agreement on the overhaul of the EU battery regulations is an important step to provide more clarity for the future. In a series of reports, e-bike battery expert James Post, will address the problems and solutions on making batteries safe in an affordable way. He will also discuss the chip supply chain crisis.
While the global economy continues to be in turmoil and uncertainty, more and more bicycle brands put their supply chains to the test. With its headquarter in the heart of Europe, the German company Akku Vision shows that nearshoring is not only an option for the production of complex bike parts but also can help e-bike manufacturers to increase the efficiency of their supply chain management.
Did you see the horror crash of Formula 1 racer Zhoa at Silverstone this year? He survived, miraculously, due to a mandatory safety measure that was introduced in 2018 by car sports federation FIA: the halo. The halo is a titanium part that is placed over the driver's cockpit. The design has a strong resemblance with the upper part of a flip-flop - just look at your Havaianas.
ZEIST, the Netherlands - Are e-bikes sensitive to fires or not? Experts don't quite agree on that. But if they catch fire, they are often difficult to extinguish. The tiny fire extinguisher E-Bulb is the latest weapon in the battle against e-bike fires.
FRANKFURT, Germany - The 17th edition of the Battery Experts Forum is now underway in Frankfurt. In a change of date to coincide with Eurobike, more than 100 leading industry users, developers, opinion leaders as well as researchers from international companies and institutes will talk about the latest trends in batteries over the next 3 days.
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.
Akku Vision GmbH is a prominent player when it comes to supplying replacement batteries for e-bikes. However, the German company is also increasingly focusing on OEM products. With the market growing and expanding enormously, coupled with challenges in the supply chain, Akku Vision GmbH is investing in its facilities in Europe.
LUTON, England - European e-scooter provider, Voi Technology, has signed a partnership with a UK-based waste management company to safely dispose and recycle end-of-life batteries from its electric vehicles.
LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - European cleantech start-up, Circu Li-ion is aiming to maximise the lifecycle of each lithium-ion cell by developing an upcycling process of battery cells on an industrial scale. With a 7-figure pre-seed investment on board the company's technology could see the carbon footprint and operating costs of e-bike batteries being reduced.
KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - German battery cell analysis specialist Batemo has entered a new cooperation with BMZ Group, a global specialist in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. A part of the cooperation includes supporting the distribution of BMZ's new TerraE round cells.
