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Pure Electric has agreed an exclusive distribution deal with Analog Motion to offer its customers the new Analog Motion AMX Le Classic. “The e-bike is set to define the highly competitive lightweight commuter category,” said a statement, “following a series of customer-led refinements by Analog Motion from the original AM1 …

Voi has integrated with Ericsson and Arkessa to provide global connectivity for e-scooters. With global SIMs supplied by Arkessa, Voi can provision and activate scooters and manage its fleet of connected scooters worldwide, regardless of their location. Arkessa’s global connectivity offers Voi the flexibility to deploy its growing fleet of …

Trade association LEVA-EU has called for an amendment to legislation that is said is ‘discriminating’ against e-bike manufacturers over China components. The organisation said that e-bike assemblers must pay 48.5% anti-dumping duty on essential bike components from China, even though the components are not subject to that duty as stipulated …

Irish micromobility start-up Zipp Mobility is planning to create at least 30 additional jobs in the coming year as it gears up to launch e-scooter services across Ireland once new legislation is passed into law. The follows on from a successful year for the company in which it secured €1.1 …

Sales of electric bikes have more than doubled over the past six months, according to new figures from specialist e-bike retailer Energise. “The demand for electric bikes has multiplied over and again, and at Energise our customers say the main reason for their bike purchase is because they’re worried about …

The Electric Bike Shop is set to open its fifth store in Uckfield tomorrow, 7th January, joining showrooms in Bristol, Solihull, Stroud and Sutton Coldfield. The company has been selling electric bikes for over six years. Owner Karl Haden is assisted by operations director Sean Byrne who lives locally in Sussex …

Carbo’s folding electric bikes are now available to purchase from Velorution. Originally an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, Carbo has agreed terms with Velorution in the UK as the official retail partner with both the Carbo Model X and Carbo Model S currently available, alongside a selection of accessories. “With active travel on …

Bafang has developed a dealer direct service model for complete e-bike drive systems. It will be launched in phases from February in the Netherlands, initially with complete Bafang systems for several selected brands. Later phases will support dealers for more brands throughout the whole of Europe. A dealer direct service …

New data from the Bicycle Association Market Data Service, powered by SMS, has highlighted the spiralling value of e-bikes to the UK cycling market In total, between January and August 2020, e-bikes accounted for 12% of cycling sales’ value in the UK, a calculation which includes bikes, e-bikes, parts, accessories …

HumanForest has successfully completed its crowdfunding campaign, raising £1.27 million. “I would like to offer a warm welcome to HumanForest’s 523 new shareholders,” said Agustin Guilisasti, CEO and founder. “It gives me and the whole team at HumanForest great excitement to know that so many people from all around the …