ZEIST, the Netherlands - With only a week to go until the first day of the Ebike Future Conference, more speakers names are emerging for the online event. Joshua Hon, founder of Tern Bicycles, Tomi Viiala, co-CEO of Stromer and Teet Praks, CEO of Comodule are amongst the list of top-level e-bike experts speaking at the 3-day event.
IWATA, Japan - Yamaha prepared the long awaited introduction of its e-bike on the European market step by step. In the past years, they never made a secret about it, only the moment of introduction remained unclear. Now the Japanese company launches a range covering the MTB, gravel and urban sectors.
ZEIST, the Netherlands - The cooperation between Kellys and Koenigsegg's automotive composite body part manufacturer has been much speculated since Eurobike. Known for their multimillion Koenigsegg Jesko, the Swedish super-car manufacturer's partner for composite aerodynamics bodyparts and Kellys have partnered in the development of the super lightweight Theos F series e-bike.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - myFC, the Nasdaq listed company which was active in micro fuel cells and hydrogen has filed for bankruptcy. This a turnaround from earlier this year when the company made headlines in the e-bike industry press with an eye-catching partnership.
MILWAUKEE, USA - As with many motorbike manufacturers, Harley-Davidson has invested in the e-bike segment. To achieve its goal, the well-known American brand owns a minority stake in Serial 1, a separate and independent company created in 2018 and led by General Manager Aaron Frank.
A key element for the success of German company, Akku Vision, a leading e-bike battery producer, is the high standards maintained when it comes to the functional safety of its products.
LONDON, UK - The rumour has been in the market for some time but in a recent interview Shell executive Rahul Malhotra made clear that their entrance on the e-bike market is imminent. "Micromobility will play a big role in the future of urban transport," says Rahul Malhotra.
2022's edition of Eurobike is over but innovations are far from over for Leader 96. The event was an opportunity to present the company's new rebranded look and its modern collection of e-bikes. The spectacular design of the 120 square meter booth area, with integrated ride track and illuminated platforms, presented the last additions to the portfolio in 4 basic lines - MTB, CTB, Trekking, and Folding.
Just like the smartphone in the mobile phone market, the smartbike is a growing segment on the e-bike market. Brands, bike makers, and engine manufacturers who are moving in this direction have understood that connectivity is a source of opportunity, going far beyond geolocation features. An interview with Pierre Regnier, CEO of Velco.
ZEIST, the Netherlands - Registration has opened for the fourth annual Ebike Future Conference which will showcase the latest trends in the e-bike business and related technology. The online event, held from October 11-13th, will feature over 50 entrepreneurs and e-bike business experts. An additional feature this year is a coinciding virtual expo.
