The WBIA has been invited to participate in a new task force of THE PEP (Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme), a joint body of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN), to develop “Principles of Green and Healthy Sustainable Transport”. COVID-19 is having a substantial impact …
Read More »Dyaco Europe unveils ambitious plans for e-bike market, launches Cikada and confirms Reebok distribution
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Brompton supports calls for tighter e-bike battery rules
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Bolt launches fleet of 5,000 electric motorcycles in Kenya
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£2 million e-cargo fund awarded to local authorities
Funding has been awarded to 18 local authorities from the £2 million eCargo Bike Grant Fund, funded by the DfT and delivered by Energy Saving Trust. Local authorities across England were invited to bid for up to £200,000 each to purchase e-cargo bikes for use by local businesses or deployment …
Read More »Government urged to recognise ‘enormous’ health benefits of e-bikes
E-bike riders are healthy, happier and less likely to use their car, new research from Gocycle has found. The business surveyed owners of its fast-folding Gocycle GX model and found that 62% have used their car less since owning the bike, with 27% saying they have reduced their monthly car …
Read More »London to host one of the largest capital city car-free zones in the world
Sadiq Khan and TfL intend to transform parts of central London into one of the largest car-free zones in any capital city in the world. The plan will be implemented to ensure safe social distancing on public transport in London as lockdown restrictions are eased, and will help support increased …
Read More »Thok launches limited edition Flag MIG
Thok has unveiled the Flag version of its MIG e-MTB. Upon order, the limited edition will be wrapped with the owner’s flag livery and customised with their signature. The upgraded model, according to Thok, is characterised by better-performing general componentry, coming with an improved lyric fork, double-piston Shimano XT brakes …
Read More »Rad Power unveils new e-cargo bike
Rad Power Bikes has unveiled the latest iteration of its RadWagon e-cargo bike. The RadWagon 4 is said to offer enhanced strength stability and versatility, “setting a new standard” for what can be expected in an e-cargo bike. The new build went through a comprehensive redesign with the idea of …
Read More »CONEBI calls for €5 billion EU e-bike access fund
CONEBI and its advocacy partners are calling for investments in cycling infrastructure and a €5 billion EU e-bike access fund. The Confederation has worked closely with various public transport authorities and operators, business associations and Polis to pen a letter to the European Commission (EC) highlighting the need to support …
Read More »Swedish e-bike sales remain high despite Government ceasing subsidy scheme
E-bike sales in Sweden remain at an “unexpectedly” high level despite the removal of a generous Government subsidy scheme, according to data from Swedish industry association Cykelbranschen. While sales have indeed fallen since the scheme – which covered 25% of e-bike purchase prices between September 2017 and September 2018 – …
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