MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
New Batribike range for 2017
First showcased at last autumn’s NEC Cycle Show, Batribike tells Pedelecs about its new fleet of 6 electric bike models. Sue Coulson delves into the details on functionality as well as the design of the new range: “The Batribike 2017 range is hand built in Europe, using a Danish-designed electrics system. Several of the bikes …
London Bike Show: ExCel 16-19 February 2017
Batribike, Momentum Electric, Arcc Innovation and King Meter will be amongst the stands exhibiting at this year’s show. Sue Coulson, of Batribike, told Pedelecs: “Batribike will be exhibiting the new 2017 range of European built bikes at the London Bike Show.” “We have two stands, EB4 which is a display stand, and EB16, a gazebo …
Avere: Rise in EU speed pedelecs sold without type approval
Avere, the European Association for Electromobility, has issued a reminder to the EU e-bike industry that the “definite application” of the new type approval rules took effect from 1st January 2017 for electric bikes with a (max continuous) rated power of more than 250w, or where the motor continues to provide assistance beyond a 15.5mph …
Swatch diversifies into electric vehicle batteries
Belenos Clean Power, a research subsidiary of the Swatch Group, is working on a new type of battery, initially intended to clean up the automotive industry but with further ambitions in the electric bike, drone and scooter markets. “Diesel is no longer an alternative. The car industry needs electro-mobility more than ever.” Swatch CEO, Nicholas …
DfT consults on compulsory insurance for e-bikes & lawnmowers
A European Court of Justice judgment may see third party insurance being required for a broader scope of ‘vehicles’ being ridden on private land as well as roads and public places. The directive follows on from a Slovenian, Damijan Vnuk, being injured after falling from a ladder hit by a reversing tractor on private property. …
Interview with Momentum Electric: the making of the VIT-S
Momentum Electric was founded in 2012 by product design graduate, Ying-Tsao Tan. Since then Ying has concentrated on ‘moving everybody’ in the urban market, with the Upstart roadster-style electric bike built for speed and the Model T catering for practical comfort. The last few years has seen Ying working on the recently unveiled VIT-S. With …
Momentum Electric launch VIT-S on Kickstarter
Momentum Electric are the latest electric bike manufacturer to capitalize on the reach of Kickstarter, launching their VIT-S, an electric bike first unveiled in the UK at the NEC Cycle Show. Featuring a mid-drive motor, the latest model in the Momentum Electric range is also styled for urban use; integrated seat post lights, an aluminium …
E-MTBs increase 3rd quarter turnover for Accell Group
The latest trading update from cycle giant, Accell Group, attributes 2016’s third quarter increase to higher electric bike sales, particularly e-MTBs. The statistics favourably pitch the third quarter of 2016 against Accell’s track record for the same period in 2015, despite the added pressure of lower summer sales leading to end of season discounts and …
Cycling & wellbeing study calls for support of growing e-bike market
Oxford Brookes University led a three-year study into supporting and prolonging cycling among the UK’s older population, the key recommendations of which have just been published. A representative for the University said: “The research has found that older people who currently cycle, or who have tried cycling, recognise the positive benefits it can make to …
Interview with Gocycle
Richard Thorpe is the design engineer behind Karbon Kinetics, the UK based manufacturer of the Gocycle. Founding the company in 2002, Thorpe had a vision for capitalising on his 25 years’ experience in the motorsports industry to produce an innovative electric bike, the first incarnation of which hit the UK’s roads in 2009. The Gocycle …
