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The Bicycle Association welcomes new battery research and OPSS actions
THE BICYCLE ASSOCIATION (BA) has welcomed research into lithium-ion battery fire safety published by the government in February. The report, commissioned by the Office
for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and prepared by WMG, at the University of Warwick shares findings and evidence on the causes of the safety risks and hazards associated with Personal Light Electric Vehicle (PLEV batteries) and chargers. “Reputable companies in the e-bike industry devote considerable resources to sourcing quality components, designing in safety features, and thoroughly testing their
battery packs to the latest international standards, and so welcome the focus in the report on ensur- ing that a level playing field is established and enforced for e-bike and e-scooter batteries, so that all such items placed on the UK market have a very high standard of product safety,” said the Bicycle Association. Whilst there is no quick fix to ongoing concerns, the Bicycle Association remains positive, saying they welcome the OPSS’s update on regulatory ac- tivity and OPSS’s close dialogue with the industry to date. The BA will continue to engage closely with OPSS as the report’s findings and other actions are taken forward.
Active Travel England announces almost £300 million in funding
ACTIVE TRAVEL ENGLAND (ATE) has announced almost £300 million in funding to boost walking, wheeling and cycling in communities across England. What will ‘almost £300 million’ de- liver? For context: “Building a new
major road in the UK can cost anywhere between £20 million and £60 million per mile, with a typical “standard” dual carriageway costing around £40 million per mile, depending on factors like terrain, land acquisition costs, and complexity of junctions involved.” The funding is earmarked for Councils across England to build
new footways, cycle paths and safer crossings at junctions. It will also help pay for cycle training for children in England.
UK Removes Anti-Dumping Duty on Non-Folding E-Bikes from China
ON 6 February, the Department for Business and Trade and the Depart- ment for Interna- tional Trade posted a public notice by the Secretary of State concerning anti- dumping measures on e-bikes from China.
The Government accepted the Trade Remedies’ recom- mendation to vary the anti-dumping duty so it applies to folding e-bikes only. In short, this means, despite the recent five-year extension on anti-dumping and countervailing measures on electric bicycles from China, this now only applies to folding e-bikes. This change applies until 18 January 2029.
ZF presents service concept for its e-bike drive system
ZF has shared details of its comprehensive three-step service and training concept, which, the business points out “guarantees manufacturers, dealers, and end customers minimal effort for servicing and retro- fitting.” In 2025, ZF will offer on-site training
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courses for e-bike dealers throughout Europe, in which ZF experts will impart practical knowledge about the product, servicing, the integration of new components and the service concept. Registered dealers can find an overview of the dates in the ZF Dealer Service Portal and can sign up there.
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