MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
What’s new for Bosch 2018: ABS, PowerTube & new Active Line
Bosch e-bike ABS Bosch recently unveiled their anti-lock braking system to increase rider safety. Based on their research of 500 cycling accidents, Bosch believe a quarter of pedelec accidents could be avoided with their anti-lock braking system, which increases stability through a combination of ABS on the front wheel while limiting rear wheel lift. The …
Speed pedelecs are the future for longer cycling journeys, says Dutch trade body
A recent mobility study in the Netherlands saw the residents of 76 towns and cities cycling more than driving for short trips of up to 7.5km (4.6 miles). For a cycling nation this may not be entirely surprising, nor the fact that the Dutch continue to look at ways of increasing the percentage of journeys …
German automotive giant ZF forms venture to develop e-bike technology
A key player in the global automotive R&D and drivetrain technology fields, ZF Group, has formed a joint venture with Magura, BrakeForceOne (BFO) and Unicorn Energy to develop electric drive solutions. With a stake of 48 percent, ZF is the largest shareholder of the Tübingen-based joint venture. It has a workforce of 137,000 across 40 …
Value increase in cycle imports attributed to e-bikes, say BA
The Bicycle Association, the UK’s cycle industry trade body, this week released the latest UK import and export data to its members, which shows the average imported unit value rising markedly due to the increased demand and cost of electric bikes, compared to ordinary cycles. The BA say the “value of imported e-bikes is still …
New Emus leave the nest
The Emu Electric Bike Company has announced the addition of 3 new models to their current range. The Emu Cross Bar in British racing green, Step Through in black as well as an updated Step Through model in blue – all available from June 2017. Emu’s Tim Hunnable told Pedelecs: “The bikes build on the …
Power-assisted cycle trailer boosts electric mobility
Nuwiel GmbH was founded by three engineers in 2016. Their vision is to change urban delivery and transportation with their powered bicycle trailer, designed to carry the cyclist’s load autonomously, while freeing cities from congestion and pollution in the process. The company say Nuwiel’s intelligent, patent-pending technology means the electrically assisted trailer automatically follows the …
Ducati Bicycles launch TT eMTB
2016 saw the start of new collaboration between two Italian manufacturers of bikes, Bianchi – a bicycle manufacturer first setting up shop in Milan in 1885 – and Ducati, home of high-performance motorcycles; the ‘shared spirit for innovation and passion for racing’ yielded a range of road, mountain and electric bikes. Guy Wheeler, of sole …
£1.2bn Cycling & Walking Investment unveiled
Last month the government published its long-term Cycling and Walking Investment plan (‘CWIS’) to encourage more people to make short journeys on a bike or on foot. The funding package covers a number of initiatives, including cycling proficiency training for a further 1.3 million children, expanding cycles routes to connect more communities with employment and …
Accell Group breaks off takeover talks with bidder Pon Holdings
Exploratory discussions between Accell and Pon have ground to a halt, according to a statement issued by Accell Group yesterday. It said that Pon’s increased non-binding offer, up by €1 from €32 to €33 per share, failed to win both the confidence of Accell Group to continue discussions and the support of its shareholders. Hielke …
Bicycle Association calls for Vnuk e-bike exemption
The BA has called for electric bikes to be exempted from the EU’s Vnuk ruling. Slovenian Damijan Vnuk was injured on private land in 2014 after falling from a ladder hit by a reversing tractor. Since the European Court of Justice subsequently ruled that, despite happening on private land, the accident should have been covered …
