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The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) has announced the election of the new board of directors. This was held at the 2023 General Assembly on Tuesday, November 28, in Brussels. During the General Assembly, the members of CONEBI voted to elect the following: 1. Erhard Büchel, CONEBI President …

The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) has been appointed by the European Commission as co-chair of the EU Mobility Transition Pathway. The European Union has the objective to accelerate the green and digital transition and to increase the European industry resilience, also with a link to the supply …

The next year ‘might be difficult for the bicycle industry’ but there is a ‘tremendous interest’ in cycling ‘that will not disappear’, WBIA president Erhard Büchel has said. The annual General Assembly of the World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) took place remotely on Friday 21st October, with delegates exchanging on …

The European bicycle industry is continuing to grow with increased figures and records in sales as well as in the production of bikes and e-bikes, the latest annual European Bicycle Industry and Market Profile by CONEBI has reported. During the second year of the pandemic, consumer demand continued to be …

Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) have launched an industry-wide commitment to reduce plastic packaging and eliminate unnecessary packaging from the supply chain. The pledge has been signed by just under 70 founding companies and others are invited to follow suit. “Cycling is …

CONEBI has published a paper outlining its position on e-bike battery repair. The EU legislation concerning batteries is currently being revised and CONEBI is directly involved in the EU advocacy process to state the importance of safe and high-quality e-bike batteries for European consumers and warning about the safety concerns …

The European Commission has presented its “Efficient and Green Mobility” package with revised legislative proposals on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) directive, and a communication on a new European Urban Mobility Framework. The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and the Confederation …

The Council of the EU has reached an agreement on updated rules for VAT rates, with member states now able to apply reduced VAT rates on the supply, rental and repair of bicycles, including e-bikes. The new rules reflect member states’ current needs and the EU’s present policy objectives, said …

The bike industry is taking a ‘strong stance’ against the tampering of e-bikes, with 15 national bicycle industry associations and 68 companies becoming signatories to an industry-wide self-commitment under the aegis of CONEBI. “With the e-bike becoming a familiar sight on roads all over Europe, tampering of those bicycles is …

CONEBI has released its 2021 European Bicycle Industry and Market Profile Report, with sales shooting up 40% to €18.3 billion or 22 million units sold (bikes and e-bikes) across the EU and UK during the course of 2020. “Spurred on by booming consumer demand, investments in cycling infrastructure and political commitments …