Dutch Government Pilots E-Bike Power Zone Technology

By Phil Latz | 20th November 2020 |
Ebikes could be automatically power limited in certain busy areas of Dutch cities if a successful trial is rolled out more broadly

“You have been cycling through an empty stretch and you are mostly thinking of yourself and your experience, but now as you come into a built-up area it is about the collective good. By reducing the speed we are making it safer for everybody.” Indranil Bhattacharya – Technology Strategist Electric bike motors will be shut…

Australian Wholesalers Want Faster eBikes

By Phil Latz | 30th July 2020 |

A survey of 55 Australian wholesalers who sell ebikes found that 73% of them would like our legislation changed to increase the maximum speed of power assistance from the current 25kph to 32kph. Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) conducted a three question survey of wholesalers. In answer to the first question as to what their preferred…