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LEVA-EU issues statement on China trade tariffs and anti-dumping regulations

In a lengthy statement, the LEVA-EU, the only trade association in Europe to work exclusively for light, electric vehicles (LEVs), has outlined the position of an “Ad Hoc Group EU E-Cycle Companies” as relates to the expiry review of anti-dumping (ADD) and anti-subsidy (ASD) duties on e-bikes from China. Given …

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LEVA-EU and Stromer launch speed pedelec white paper to raise awareness about their use

LEVA-EU and Stromer have launched a speed pedelec white paper, to use as a basis for discussion with local authorities, as well as with European authorities. The white paper provides information about the use of S-pedelecs with concrete cases and figures. Examples of countries leading the way in sustainable solutions …

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LEVA-EU calls on LEV sector to have their say on legislation in European Commission workshop

LEVA-EU is calling on the LEV sector to have their say on LEV legislation in an upcoming European Commission workshop. Last year in March, transport consultancy TRL presented its study on legislation for light, electric vehicles (LEVs) carried out at the request of the European Commission. TRL concluded that separate …

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EU Commission publishes statement on legality of chainless Series Hybrid e-bikes 

The European Commission has published a statement on the legality of chainless Series Hybrid e-bikes, confirming they fall under the same category as traditional e-bikes.  Debate around these machines dates back to 2018, when several German e-bike dealers were threatened with fines for selling a specific chainless e-bike and advertising …

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Series Hybrid cycles are EPACs excluded from L-category, European Commission confirms

The European Commission has confirmed that e-bikes with a Series Hybrid (SH) system are EPACs as defined in Article 2.2(h) of Regulation 168/2013. As a result, SH e-cycles now enjoy the same status as conventional bikes in all member states, trade association LEVA-EU said. In 2018, several German e-bike dealers …

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LEVA-EU calls on Dutch government to halt national LEV rule plans

Trade association LEVA-EU is calling on the Dutch government to halt plans to introduce national rules for a number of light electric vehicles, which it says will breach European legislation. LEVA-EU, headquartered in Belgium, has announced it is ‘stepping up’ its lobbying of both the Dutch Parliament and the European …

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LEVA-EU requests Dutch Government to withdraw national LEV requirements

LEVA-EU is requesting the Dutch Government to withdraw national light electric vehicle (LEV) requirements. The (outgoing) minister of infrastructure and water management has submitted a proposal to the Dutch House of Representatives to introduce specific Dutch requirements for a number of light electric vehicles (LEVs). LEVA-EU said it has studied …

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LEVA-EU commissions research into potential of LEVs to fight climate change

LEVA-EU has commissioned research from the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) to examine the potential of light electric vehicles (LEVs) in the fight against climate change. LEVA-EU, headquartered in Belgium, said mass uptake of LEVs such as e-scooters, electric (cargo) cycles, e-mopeds, e-motorcycles and small three- and four-wheeled e-vehicles is ‘crucial’ …

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LEVA-EU ‘cautiously welcomes’ study calling for dedicated legislation for LEVs

LEVA-EU has ‘cautiously welcomed’ a study for the European Commission which calls for dedicated legislation for light electric vehicles. The trade association, headquartered in Belgium, said it was ‘pleased but not fully satisfied’ by the study on Personal Mobility Devices for the European Commission by transport consultancy TRL. LEVA-EU manager …

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Proposed new EU battery rules will ‘harm’ manufacturers, warns LEVA-EU

Trade association LEVA-EU has warned that proposed new rules governing batteries for electric vehicles are ‘a sledgehammer to crack a nut’ and risk tying manufacturers of more powerful electric vehicles like motorbikes, e-scooters and electric mopeds in red tape. LEVA EU made its warning following the European Commission’s proposal to …

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