The LEVA-EU member is expanding its network in the region to support sales of its S04 electric microcar. Specifically, it is looking for partners specialised in urban mobility and microcars.
Silence’s S04 is a 100% light electric vehicle that has been designed for the city with competitive pricing.
Innovated by a brand that’s fully focused on delivering light electric transportation solutions, the S04 is a compact mobility solution created to meet the rapidly evolving market for customers needing smarter city transportation.
It is well equipped to meet new demands of urban mobility, offering great range, enhanced comfort, air conditioning, and electric windows.
Silence is looking for partners to drive its transition and grow with a differentiated e-mobility offering.
Cycling media outlet Nieuwsfiets.nu is inviting professionals from the bicycle industry and retail sector in the Netherlands and Belgium to register for a business trip to Taiwan scheduled for November 2025.
The itinerary includes visits to six of Taiwan’s key factories for the cycling industry, and the trip will end with an overnight stopover in Hong Kong.
The factory visits
SRAM: Founded in 1987, SRAM is a familiar global name, and is currently building a new factory in Taichung, which is scheduled for completion in 2026.
MARWI: A component manufacturer that produces private-label items and for its own Union brand. They completed construction last year of a new, state-of-the-art factory.
TEKTRO: Has an almost 40-year history of bicycle component manufacturing under the TRP and TEKTRO brake system brands. In 2019 the product range was expanded to include shifting components. TEKTRO is represented in the Netherlands by Buzaglo.
TERN BICYCLES: A manufacturer of premium electric folding bikes founded in 2011, with a strong focus on urban mobility. Their European distribution network has recently been reorganised, and they brand is working closely with i:SY.
HYENA INC.: The brand helps manufacturers to create intelligent e-bikes through an offering of drive system products, professional technologies and other services.
YOTA CYCLES: A relative newcomer, established in 2020 to produce e-bikes for third parties, including electronics manufacturer Acer. Yota has invested $25 million in a new factory, which opened last year.
Taking part
The tour is open to those working in the bicycle industry and its retail sector, not to end consumers. Participation costs €2,875 (including flights, hotel accommodations in 4- or 5-star hotels, breakfast, dinner, transportation, airport taxes, etc.). There is a reduced rate for those sharing a hotel room (with a partner, family member, colleague, etc.), saving €380, paying €2,495 per person. Nieuwsfiets have partnered with business travel experts De Reisplanners from Veldhoven in organising the trip. Find out more about participating here.