LONDON, England - An increase in e-bike battery fires in the UK has prompted a call for new legislation to mandate the safety of e-bike batteries including third party approval. In response, two cycling industry trade bodies in the UK have joined forces to issue guidance sheets for the industry and called for stricter enforcement of product safety for products supplied to the UK.
Leading folding bike manufacturer Dahon chairman Dr. David Hon has announced he has uncovered design flaws in various types of bicycles, including mountain bikes, road bikes, and some e-bikes. By examining frame flex and its impact on performance, Dr. Hon has developed theoretical and experimental methods for practical frame flex measurement.
Magene has independently developed a new solution for e-bike systems, composed of a controller, display, torque sensor, radar sensor, electronic shifting and an app. All components are fully adapted and connected and can be displayed and set via the app. Upgrades, updates, and the maintenance of software and hardware products can also be completed via the app, to maintain the best riding status for an e-bike at any time.
SCHWEINFURT, Germany - Tuning an e-bike highly increases the risk of the batteries catching on fire. Driving at higher speed requires more energy output which does not match with the setting of the battery management system. Velotech expert Ernst Brust therefore calls for a mandatory integration of a uniform Bluetooth interface.
PARIS, France -Peugeot Cycles presented a new range of e-bikes during the Pro Days in Paris earlier this year. The three models have been developed by Beweel, a start-up company in which the Stellantis Group (owner of Peugeot) is a minority shareholder. Beweel has designed and will market this range. A Beweel App has also been developed to allow users to manage the drive system and collect data.
Taipei Cycle, the leading cycling industry show, held a press conference this week to present its grand vision for TAIPEI CYCLE 2024. Following an intensive two-day visit, twelve international media representatives from nine countries came together to gain a deeper understanding of new benchmarks within the industry, embracing themes of Micro-mobility, Innovations & startups, Green action and Culture & lifestyle.
ORLÉANS, France - An e-bike that uses no rare earth materials… that is the concept of the Pi-Pop e-bike which uses a supercapacitor to store energy rather than rely on a standard battery pack. Being locally produced in France a third-generation design is now hitting the market with production expecting to 10-fold in 2024.
MISANO, Italy - High-end Italian bike manufacturer Focarini debuted a new range of e-bikes equipped with the Askoll Ultra C90A engine at the Italian Bike Festival last week. 'Made in Italy' was a key reason for the partnership between the Italians as for both this represents 'quality and craftmanship'.
In the increasingly dynamic e-bike landscape, Panasonic consistently emerges as a key player in the market. The Japanese enterprise does not only benefit from its extensive technical know-how but also from its many years of experience in the bicycle industry. We sat down with Peter Obermeier, Senior Business Development Manager at Panasonic Industry Europe, to reflect on Panasonic's impressive history in the bicycle industry.
In today's fast-paced world, where a healthy lifestyle and physical activity are integral to daily life, we seek more opportunities to spend our free time actively and joyfully. That's precisely where Leader Fox comes in: they try to help people live life to the fullest, by offering a wide range of bicycles, including e-bikes. In this article, we'll be looking at Leader Fox's new 2023 collection.
