PARIS, France - Eco-designed battery manufacturer, Gouach, is warning of a "David vs Goliath" battle in the quest to develop a repairable e-bike battery. With new legislation supporting the replacement of individual battery cells, the French battery maker feels that CONEBI's stance pushing back on repairable batteries is drowning out new initiatives like theirs. We asked CONEBI to comment on this statement.
Each year, an increasing number of drive manufacturers enter the e-bike market, ensuring increased competition. With smart investments in local service and distribution offerings, the Japanese company Panasonic Cycle Technology Co., Ltd. shows how to strengthen its ties with its European OEM partners in these challenging conditions.
ANNECY, France - In line with its product portfolio the French manufacturer Mavic has developed a mid-motor targeted at the road bike market. According to Mavic, the product is fully engineered and ready for mass production. During a recent media event Mavic's promise was confirmed. However, the French family company lacks the resources to take the product to market.
With the V10, BMZ group launches an innovative battery that combines pioneering capacity with innovative design. The V10 battery is created for every type of e-biker: from adventurous e-mountain bikers to e-trekking bikers. It can even be used for e-cargo transports. Take a closer look at the advantages of the most powerful e-bike battery on the market.
GENNEVILLIERS, France - Upway a platform dedicated to the reconditioning and resale of e-bikes is growing its presence in Europe. Through additional funding, Upway is entering new markets with "the mission to provide as many people as possible the opportunity to buy second-hand electric bikes". The company is now active in France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
The global e-bike market should reach more than $120 billion in 2030, with an annual increase of 11.5%. If the attractiveness of the electric bicycle is no longer in question, there are still challenges to be met to improve the experience of cyclists. One of them is maintenance, more difficult to manage on an electric bike, requiring regular servicing and the frequent intervention of a professional.
CHANGHUA, Taiwan - Product availability gave Tektro TRP a huge hike in demand for its bicycle components and brakes during the pandemic. The growing significance and quality made Tektro TRP an important partner for the ABS system of Bosch. But Tektro TRP had more in the pipeline as shown last week at Taipei Cycle Show.
PARIS, France - Created three years ago by French entrepreneur Marc Simoncini, Angell Mobility has announced a partnership with BMW to manufacture the first e-bikes under the Mini brand.
Rear motors have been out of the limelight for a while, but now they are experiencing a boom, especially in the field of lightweight urban bikes as well as in the gravel and road bike segment. And here, a still quite fresh manufacturer presents itself very well with its range.
From software solutions to heavy-working equipment, B2B subscription services have become increasingly popular in recent years. Over and above the traditional sales model, start-up Okawa's drive units are also available for its partners via subscription. We take a closer look at the new company that has set up its European headquarters in the Netherlands.
