Promovec launching new bikes across the UK, Sweden and Denmark
Eurobike issues a Call for Contributions
EIFEL Project helps bpost achieve zero-emission deliveries in Brussels
Silence has announced the renewal of its e-motorcycle
NEOMOUV launches full-suspension hybrid bike
Fulpra tour with founder
CIXI explains chainless technology
Stromer issues product recall
Vyber wins FD Gazelle Award 2025
Author Archives: EU LEVA
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Promovec launching new bikes across the UK, Sweden and Denmark
Comments Off on Promovec launching new bikes across the UK, Sweden and DenmarkSource: Promovec
LEVA-EU member Promovec is set to launch a range of its e-bike models to selected bike dealers in Denmark, Sweden and the UK, with availability commencing in Spring 2026.
The ranges launching in the three countries include those from Promovec’s Batribike brand, which offers classic two-wheeled e-bikes with a focus on price, quality and functionality. Promovec state that the range of bikes come in familiar designs but also feature upgraded, high-quality components across three distinct price categories.
Promovec’s new electric cargo bike brand, Humber Bicycles, will also be introduced, with two- and three-wheeled models available.
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Eurobike issues a Call for Contributions
Comments Off on Eurobike issues a Call for ContributionsSources: Pedelecs & E-bikes, Eurobike
Eurobike has issued a Call for Contributions, inviting industry players to contribute relevant and central topics for the 2026 edition, in an effort to effectively handle the industry’s challenges that demand joint solutions.
The trade fair organisers say that, with the Call and resulting responses, they will ascertain the themes which are currently occupying the mobility and bike industries, allowing them to make the official programme for 2026 as relevant as possible to those taking part.
“Especially in turbulent markets, focus is crucial for success. With Eurobike, we offer a global platform that backs our intention to stimulate companies to move forward strategically and in terms of innovation,” says Stefan Reisinger, CEO of the trade fair organizer Fairnamic. “We want to provide a voice to those who wish to actively shape the industry’s future – so we view it as essential to present this further option for co-creation at Eurobike.”
What and how to contribute
Eurobike has issued a list of topics which are particularly sought from the international mobility and bicycle industries:
- Current market trends
- Product innovations
- Technology
- Business news
- Sustainability
- Digitalization
- Policy framework
- Mobility trends
- Best practices
Prospective contributors have until January 23, 2026 to submit their proposals via the web form on the Eurobike website for review by Eurobike. The topics should consist of a brief description, and any information on potential speakers or desired formats is welcome.
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EIFEL Project helps bpost achieve zero-emission deliveries in Brussels
Comments Off on EIFEL Project helps bpost achieve zero-emission deliveries in BrusselsSource: VUB Mobilise
The EIFEL Project established by VUB Mobilise in 2021 played a supporting role in enabling Belgian post operator, bpost, to achieve zero-emissions mail and parcel deliveries across Brussels earlier this year.
VUB Mobilise point out that there are numerous environmental, societal and economic benefits following the shift to electric cargo bikes and vans for urban freight.
The network of collection points was expanded, helping to reduce overall vehicle-kilometers. Moreover, a concerted effort to transfer delivery activities from electric vans to bike trailers has cut road accident impacts by 17%, and overall traffic congestion has been reduced, saving an estimated 566 hours per year.
VUB Mobilise researchers Koen Mommens and Joséphine Mariquivoi contributed to the outcomes of the EIFEL Project. Their work assessed the impacts of the transition, and engaged with postal staff to capture their views, helping to prevent any resistance and adverse effects during the implementation stage.
VUB Mobilise also examined consumer responses from 19 municipalities, identifying five distinct demographic groups and developing insights for targeted communication, policy design and future research into sustainable urban logistics.
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Silence has announced the renewal of its e-motorcycle
Comments Off on Silence has announced the renewal of its e-motorcycleSource: Acciona
After highly successful sales results in Europe, the LEVA-EU member’s best-selling S02 model will now be available as a lighter, upgraded version offering more stability, with additional storage space under its seat.
Acciona’s electric mobility brand, Silence, has proceeded with offering a new upgraded version of its S02 e-moped. By improving the model’s stability, design and riding usability, Silence aspires to strengthen its leadership in urban mobility.
The Spanish company has stated that S02’s most prominent new feature is the instalment of a front wheel that offers a larger diameter to optimise stability and safety. Furthermore, the new S02 is offering for the first time, under seat storage that has enough space for a full-face helmet.
The S02’s weight has also been reduced to 132 kg to improve its speed for a range of urban riding scenarios, including delivery driving and professional fleets. The revamped moped offers a range of 138 kilometres, which the company says is “leading its segment in this parameter”.
Removable battery and smart connectivity features
Similarly to its predecessor, the model offers charging convenience for customers with a removable 5.6 kWh battery, which can be charged from a household power outlet, or swapped with a fully charged battery at 180 Acciona battery swap stations in Spain or 20 Acciona stations in France, in less than 30 seconds.
The battery is also compatible with other Silence vehicles S01 and S04.
The S02 offers smart connectivity, with the My Silence app, enabling features including vehicle location, keyless access, battery status checks, temporary transfer to other users, as well as three driving modes: Eco, City, and Sport.
Its battery and connectivity features make the S02 ideal for private usage, or for delivery fleets or urban vehicle sharing services, thanks to Silence’s convenient battery recharging service and its connectivity for improving efficiency and usability.
Availability and price
The new version of Silence’s popular model will be available in two variants: the L1e, which has been approved as a moped with a speed limited to 45 km/h, available at the cost of €2,990, and L3e, which has a maximum speed of 85 km/h, currently available in Spain with the purchase price of €3,490.
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NEOMOUV launches full-suspension hybrid bike
Comments Off on NEOMOUV launches full-suspension hybrid bikeSource: NEOMOUV
The LEVA-EU member introduces its first full-suspension hybrid electric model, the POMERA, which it believes will delight riders with its versatility.
The French e-bike brand has introduced its latest e-bike as being available in white or green colours. Weighing 33 kg, it is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes, 6 levels of assistance and Bluetooth connectivity via the company’s myNEOMOUV app.
It also offers the following rider benefits:
- Comfort – thanks to its suspension fork, dropper post and shock absorber.
- Power – the bike is equipped with a light and compact NEOASSIST 3 motor, which delivers reliable, manoeuvrable and discreet performance.
- Safety – it includes an integrated GPS tracker that enables users to easily locate their bikes, and a standard wheel lock for additional peace of mind.
More information about this model can be accessed on the NEOMOUV website.
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Fulpra tour with founder
Comments Off on Fulpra tour with founderSource: Fulpra
The LEVA-EU member’s founder and director, Niels Markvoort, gives a tour of the cargo bike brand’s factory in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands. He shares his perspective on the creation of Fulpra, its unique offering and latest product updates in providing sustainable urban logistics solutions.
First, Niels gives a tour of the inline assembly area in which Fulpra bikes are built, where he details the different components being put together to produce cargo bikes, and the various load compartments, which are designed uniquely for each customer.
He also spoke of Fulpra’s newest innovation, the Quatro, a four-wheeled light electric vehicle previously showcased at Eurobike. It is being tested and being put into production for market availability in a few months, with the incorporation of a Bluetooth radio feature, for playing music while riding.
Niels reveals that, after developing bikes for 20+ years, he started Fulpra to merge the enjoyment of cycling around the city with urban logistics. He describes the core selling point of Fulpra products as being able to cycle like a normal bike, with the capacity to handle a lot of weight. Looking ahead, he aims for every European city to feature the Fulpra optimising convenient urban logistics.
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CIXI explains chainless technology
Comments Off on CIXI explains chainless technologySource: CIXI
The LEVA-EU member describes how its cutting-edge technology adds freedom to active mobility. By eliminating the need for mechanical transmission, it optimizes convenient riding experiences for a range of vehicles with powerful, intuitive pedalling and easier maintenance.
The French brand explains that its chainless technology is a great solution for one, two, three and four wheeled vehicles because it eliminates grease, rust and the need for constant maintenance. It states that it replaces the need for mechanical transmission by incorporating “the benefits of pedalling into a scalable block to build architectures beyond the electric bike, keeping the ease, intuitiveness, and benefits of human pedaling. Whatever the style, the load, the speed, the wheels: one, two, three, four..”
The significance in pedaling haptics for optimising user experiences
Haptics refers to any type of interaction that uses forces or movements for user communication – such as tactile feedback when using smartphone functions. CIXI states that by removing the need for a chain, its PERS system haptics imitate the function of a chain, enabling riders with a new control level as they move actively through pedalling.
CIXI emphasises that the concept of haptics and force feedback shouldn’t be overlooked, as it makes users feel comfortable and connected to their vehicle.
Its PERS pedalling system stands for Pedalling Energy Recovery System, a device that translates human pedalling energy into electricity for movement. It enhances the pedalling experience by being:
- Easy to use – requiring no gear shifting, as the system intuitively and continuously adapts to the ratio between the rider’s cadence and wheel speed. It adapts to the rider’s style and intention, bringing a smooth, uninterrupted flow of power.
- Responsive – it brings the exact torque at the exact millisecond required, intelligently translating the rider’s intention to the vehicle. It contains up to 185 Newton-meters of resistive torque, so there will be no lag when pedalling.
- Reliable and durable – it removes the need for exposed and vulnerable mechanical parts, bringing cost-effectiveness above marginal gains in efficiency. CIXI says this brings long lifecycles for vehicles (after testing PERS for 50,000 km). Chainless technology represents fewer components, minimised maintenance with no greasy parts, no broken chains or belts.
- Effective and scalable – in real time, it translates human energy into electricity, using this energy to give users full control over their vehicle. Its high integration, flexibility, and simplicity make it possible to pedal in many other architectures focused on the rider’s needs beyond the bike.
- Evolutive – via its integrated IoT box it is connected to a cloud, which enables over-the-air updates, smart features, and safety improvements, allowing it to get better over time.
CIXI’s PERS chainless pedaling system is a “pedal-by-wire” system adopting a “serial hybrid” architecture:
More information about how CIXI’s technology is driving significant, industry-wide solutions can be accessed on its website.
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Stromer issues product recall
Comments Off on Stromer issues product recallSource: Stromer
The LEVA-EU member has issued an important safety notice, advising that there could be a risk of suspension fork failure in its ST3, ST5 and ST7 models. The recall is for approximately 6,500 WREN front suspension forks that are deployed on the specified Stromer models.
Stromer has reported that the suspension fork steerer tube can get fatigued prematurely and therefore crack, break or separate during usage. This means that riders could lose control of their bikes, resulting in a potential fall or injury.
The speed pedelec brand has stated that there has been 15 reports of suspension fork steerer tube failures, with eight customer injuries as a result of these failures.
Immediate stop of use – ST3, ST5 and ST7 Stromer models with WREN front suspension forks
Stromer advises all owners of these e-bikes to not use them until the WREN suspension fork has been replaced.
The affected bikes – what’s next
The 6,500 e-bikes that have been recalled have been sold mostly in Europe and the USA. Customers of the affected models will be notified by Stromer directly, and will be requested to verify whether they have had a WREN front suspension fork installed on their bikes.
Stromer has confirmed that replacement parts are being produced, and it will send out a notification when they are available (anticipated to be at the beginning of 2026), offering a free-of-charge repair of a suspension fork steerer tube that can be completed by an authorised Stromer dealer.
For any inquiries about this recall, customers are requested to contact safety@stromerbike.com.
Stromer sincerely apologises for this inconvenience and thanks all of its customers for their cooperation and understanding.
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Vyber wins FD Gazelle Award 2025
Comments Off on Vyber wins FD Gazelle Award 2025Source: Vyber
The LEVA-EU member has announced that it has been awarded the FD Gazelle Award 2025, an annual award from the Financieele Dagblad (Financial Daily), which highlights companies that differentiate themselves through performance, stability and entrepreneurship.
The Dutch e-bike brand has stated that this achievement is a special recognition of the hard work it accomplishes every day, and extends a special thanks to its team and dealer network. The company also comments that Vyber revolves around: “letting people ride with good vibes. We do this with e-bikes that effortlessly exceed expectations, but above all, with a team and dealer network that makes a difference every day.”
Vyber concluded that the FD Gazelle award is great motivation in helping them to keep building on innovation, service, experience, and giving even more riders amazing ride experiences.
