Tag Archives: e-bikes

LEVA-EU is celebrating a campaigning victory after the European Commission confirmed legislation governing light electric vehicles was ‘unsuitable’. The Commission has acknowledged that the Machinery Directive, in place to ensure a common safety level for machinery placed on the European market, is not suitable for vehicles. LEVA-EU, which has campaigned …

Veer Cycle is geared up to disrupt the light EV drivetrain segment with the help of equity crowdfunding. Targeted at the light electric vehicle (LEV) segment, which includes e-bikes, e-scooters and e- motorcycles, Veer’s Split Belt Drive is intended to replace aftermarket metal chains and secure partnerships with LEV manufacturers. …

VOLT has unveiled the tenth-anniversary edition of its Pulse e-bike. As part of the new seamless design, the battery powering the bike has been integrated into the frame. VOLT’s latest design allows for the battery to be clipped in and out of the down tube, allowing easy removal for it …

Thok E-Bikes has launched the new TK01 R. It features the same frame as the TK01 already in the Thok range, made in light 6061 aluminium alloy with T4 T6 heat treatment, with hydroformed parts, CNC machining and integrated cables. Its geometry follows the principles of the TCG Plus (Thok …

A specially developed B2B service portal has now been established for PowUnity’s partners. The developer of the GPS theft protection BikeTrax has largely optimised the service for bicycle dealers and e-bike fleet operators, and discounted BikeTrax orders and support requests are now even more accessible. In addition to the online …

Max Bikes Cycle Couriers has launched in Shrewsbury. “We offer bicycle, e-bike and cargo bike deliveries in the town, mostly working with the independent stores, delivering local produce in a sustainable way,” said a statement. “We are running deliveries for an artisan baker, a florist, gift shops, a book shop …

PowUnity, the Austrian manufacturer of the BikeTrax GPS tracker for e-bikes, has expanded its product range. In addition to trackers for e-bikes with Bosch, Shimano and Brose motors for Specialized e-bikes, PowUnity has now also optimised BikeTrax for all other e-bikes with Brose motors. Until now, the BikeTrax Brose GPS …

Blubrake has developed the ‘first and only’ anti-lock braking system (ABS) specifically designed for e-cargo bikes, set to reach the market in the coming months. “The braking stage is of particular importance for these vehicles,” said Fabio Todeschini, founder and general manager of Blubrake. “E-cargo bikes are heavier and faster …

VanMoof is set to expand its physical presence from eight to 50 cities as part of its core global strategy. The global rollout will see the brand open a network of service hubs and certified partner workshops over the next six months. VanMoof said it is making service its ‘number …

Knaap Bikes has gone all-electric in the UK with sales and demonstration appointments with cycle retailers. Powered by Octopus renewable energy, the Knaap team will visit prospective dealers around the UK in electric cars specially fitted with tow bars and Thule cycle racks to minimise its environmental impact. “As there …