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Gadget Show bills ‘electric as 2015 transport buzzword’

Technology enthusiasts were attending Saturday’s Gadget Show in abundance when Pedelecs visited the show at the weekend. With the Gadget Show pronouncing ‘electric as the buzzword of 2015 transport’, the Electric Transport Shop’s large stand in Hall 6 was well placed to capitalise on growing interest. Showing a broad range of e-bikes including the Bergamont, …

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CycloTricity bring e-bike manufacturing back to UK

CycloTricity are to manufacture their electric bike range from their Aldershot premises, now refitted as a full assembly factory. CycloTricity’s MD, Rami Akily, told Pedelecs that the set up of the assembly line was a year-long project, costing £180,000. Although 3,000 e-bikes will roll off the production line in the first year, the company’s investment …

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Gadget Show Live, NEC Birmingham, 8th-12th April

The Gadget Show live returns to Birmingham’s NEC next week for the 7th year running. Showcasing the latest in e-bikes at the show is The Electric Transport Shop in Hall 6, close to the ‘Gadget Wheels Test Track’. Electric Transport Shop’s Eddie Kehoe told Pedelecs: “We have been invited by the Gadget Show Live to …

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Italjet launch retro e-bike trio in UK

Italjet, Italian manufacturer of motorcycles since 1959, launched the UK arrival of their new electric bike range at this year’s Motorcycle Trade Expo. Italjet has launched three retro-styled models, the Ascot, Diablone and Angel, all designed and built in Italy. Lewis Ashforth of Italjet UK told Pedelecs the “cruiser styled” e-bikes have had “very positive …

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BikeExpo, EventCity Manchester, 21st & 22nd March

Previously known as The Bike & Triathlon Show, BikeExpo is now part of the “Swim Bike Run Triathlon Expo” in Manchester, taking place this weekend. General public admission is from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, 21st and 22nd March, with Trade Day taking place Friday, 20th 10am – 4pm. Under 16s are free with …

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Company plans solar-powered wooden e-bike

Innovators, product designers and investors in sustainable transport continue to further the cause of electric bikes world-wide. Following the tradition in year recent years of car manufacturers dipping their toes into assisted pedaling, Ford this month also unveiled its latest environmentally-friendly prototypes aimed at assisting the business world. Over in Italy, GiocoSolutions, a young company …

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E-bike sales drive profit increase for Accell

European bike giant, Accell Group, have attributed last year’s turnover increase to electric bike sales. Releasing their 2014 sales figures, the group reported net profit up 37% in 2014. E-bikes grew from 35% to 41% of Accell’s business. While Accell sold fewer bike units last year (1.73 million, down from 1.84 million in 2013) they …

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Dutch e-bike market up 16%

A study of the Dutch cycle market demonstrated the continuing strong growth of e-bike sales in the Netherlands last year. Data from trade associations BOVAG and RAI show 223,000 new electric bikes were sold in 2014, up 16% on the figures recorded for the previous year. Well over a million bikes were sold in total …

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Ford unveils e-bike prototypes

Ford has announced that it is the latest car manufacturer to venture into the world of e-bike prototypes. Ford’s ‘Smart Mobility Plan’ used the stage at Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress this week to showcase its move into electric bikes. The designs unveiled are part of exploring the use of e-bikes, alongside cars and public transport, …

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DFT updates e-bike law

The Department for Transport recently updated the UK electric bike regulations in the form of the “Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (Amendment) Regulations 2015”, effective from April 6th. Changes to the 1983 EAPC regulations are intended to bring UK law more into line with EU regulations on e-bikes and ultimately provide clarity, welcome most notably in …

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News – Page 26 – Pedelecs – Electric Bike Community

Gadget Show bills ‘electric as 2015 transport buzzword’

CycloTricity bring e-bike manufacturing back to UK

Gadget Show Live, NEC Birmingham, 8th-12th April

Italjet launch retro e-bike trio in UK

BikeExpo, EventCity Manchester, 21st & 22nd March

Company plans solar-powered wooden e-bike

E-bike sales drive profit increase for Accell

Dutch e-bike market up 16%

Ford unveils e-bike prototypes

DFT updates e-bike law

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