At a busy meeting that took place at Eurobike, the first steps were made to lobby for better European regulations for 2 and 3-wheeled Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). Some 70 delegates from about 50 companies, representing an absolute majority share of the e-bike/pedelec business in Europe, attended the meeting. Further meetings are scheduled for September and October 2009.more...
The European Commission is reviewing the procedure for type-approval of mopeds and motorcycles. This gives the electric bike industry an unique opportunity to start discussions on the legal framework. The matter is urgent, since the European Commission intends to produce a first draft this November. ETRA invites industry players to a meeting on 5 September 2009 at the Eurobike show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.more...
The first pedelec faster than 25 km/h has been type approved in Germany and is now legal in all EU Member States. The Swizzbee 50C can be used without helmet in most countries.
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Pedelecs up to 25 km/h (16 mph) and a motor no more than 250 Watts rated output are considered bicyles. Type approval is not required. Applicable November 9, 2003 in all EU Member States.
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Type or single approval is required to legally sell and use small electric scooters on public roads in EU member states. The approval can be obtained at the German TUV and other institutions. Once approved, the end-user can ride the scooter with an insurance plate up to a helmet-free speed of 20-25 km/h depending on national regulations.more...
Dear Mr. Minister of transportation,
Everything that is just, the red-green federal government, who wrote on the flag that they would fight for an environmental change, is once again standing behind the ban of the Swiss made kings of the Pedelecs.more...
