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  1. mark sutton

    Paris gets it - subsidy for e-Bike purchases

    I'm not sure how open the event is, but this summarises what's going on Monday: https://www.cycleassociation.uk/news/?page=1&news-searchterm=&news-type=CategoryCycles&news-searchtype=any&id=2317
  2. mark sutton

    Paris gets it - subsidy for e-Bike purchases

    There is a meet in Parliament on Monday on the topic of maximising e-bike potential. I may flag this, among other things. About time UK got to grips with e-Bikes and the potential.
  3. mark sutton

    Paris gets it - subsidy for e-Bike purchases

    Just spotted that Paris are to subsidise e-bike and cargo bike purchases in a bid to tackle congestion. money off velib too for new drivers. clever: https://cyclingindustry.news/paris-to-subsidise-electric-and-cargo-bike-purchases-by-up-to-e600/
  4. mark sutton

    BionX goes bust

    Whoops, hadn't spotted that, sorry everyone!
  5. mark sutton

    BionX goes bust

    I expect a few on here will be interested in how this one pans out. Receiver appointed, jobs lost: https://cyclingindustry.news/electric-bike-biz-bionx-goes-into-receivership/
  6. mark sutton

    Wireless battery charging for e-Bikes

    I've been speaking with a chap in Switzerland who has begun the process of developing a wireless charge system for e-Bikes. Looks like it could be a sensible enough bet for the future of electric hire fleets: https://cyclingindustry.news/wireless-charging-for-electric-bikes-on-the-horizon/
  7. mark sutton

    e-Moblity - should bike shops be looking at the wider e-transport picture?

    Sure, drop me a mail if you like: mark AT cyclingindustry.news
  8. mark sutton

    e-Moblity - should bike shops be looking at the wider e-transport picture?

    Found Eurobike's decision to extend a hall to e-Mobility interesting. https://cyclingindustry.news/eurobike-to-open-hall-to-e-mobility-solutions/ Provided it's all done above board (steps are being taken to enable this for the masses on speed pedelecs), I'm leaning toward wondering whether the...
  9. mark sutton

    Next time someone says you're "cheating"...

    Study proves e-Bikes to have significant health benefits in the space of just a few weeks: https://cyclingindustry.news/study-proves-that-electric-bike-users-are-far-from-cheating/
  10. mark sutton

    Bosch to acquire COBI

    Just announced, Bosch look set to acquire COBI, which might be an indication of how they see the display evolving in time: https://cyclingindustry.news/bosch-e-bike-plots-acquisition-of-cobi-gmbh/
  11. mark sutton

    e-bikes now 12% of value of UK bike imports

    Some interesting data passed on from GB Bicycle Association, including revelation e-bikes now 12% of import values. Pedal power trend may be lowest this century though: https://cyclingindustry.news/uk-bicycle-imports-lowest-since-the-turn-of-the-century-e-bikes-hit-12-of-markets-imports/
  12. mark sutton

    New Bafang

    Three new motors added and InTube batteries, which look very tidy indeed. Expected to land in the market from April of next year: https://cyclingindustry.news/bafang-m-series-motors-emerge-with-bold-power-claims-and-better-integration/
  13. mark sutton

    New Bosch motors + better battery integration

    Sorry, my threads coming like buses here. Also out of Bosch today, two new motors and better battery integration: https://cyclingindustry.news/bosch-introduces-active-line-and-active-line-plus-e-bike-motors/ For me, the battery integration is just about smart enough this year on bikes i've seen...
  14. mark sutton

    ABS braking for e-bikes

    Debuted by Bosch just now. Works flawlessly across a number of surfaces with minute drain on the battery: https://cyclingindustry.news/bosch-debuts-abs-braking-technology-for-e-mobility/
  15. mark sutton

    Battery tech breakthrough - fill up like you would a car

    Not my first excitable post on battery tech breakthrough, but may be of interest all the same. This looks rather exciting in terms of potential. Looks reasonable to produce and cost effective. Wouldn't take too much getting used to or infrastructure...
  16. mark sutton

    Brand neutral charging in the future?

    Hi all, Thought this one might be of interest and it comes with some good knowledge from the Bicycle Association's technical man Peter Eland. Brands have obviously no commented, but industry grape vine suggests in the future a brand neutral charge standard may come to fruition, if the trade can...
  17. mark sutton

    DLR.de developed fuel cell for e-cargo

    Hi All, Another 'could be the next big thing' style post from me. I've been speaking with the German Aerospace Center in recent weeks about a fuel cell they're developing. Now this isn't necessarily an e-bike application, but for heavier e-cargo it fits the bill and has some good potential...
  18. mark sutton

    Battery leap on the horizon

    https://cyclingindustry.news/florida-scientists-create-battery-with-20-times-the-longevity-of-lithium-ion/ Posted this one online today. These don't always come to fruition, but looks promising for e-bike market.
  19. mark sutton

    E-bike sales overtake pedal bikes turnover...

    Of course in the Netherlands first. Where's next? https://cyclingindustry.news/e-bike-turnover-overtakes-pedal-cycles-in-the-netherlands/
  20. mark sutton

    Bosch's prediction...

    https://cyclingindustry.news/bosch-we-expect-between-30-and-40-of-bikes-sold-to-carry-electrics-in-future/ What do we think of that claim? Have to say i think i can see the logic. Accell's turnover of e-bikes and recent visit to cube puts portions of their businesses above that figure. No...