The next ExtraEnergy Test for pedelecs and e-bikes will take place in October and November 2009. ExtraEnergy is still looking for volunteers at the ergonomic test in Stuttgart and for riding tests with measurement equipment on board in Tanna, Germany. The results should be published in February 2010.more...
Press Release August 29, 2009
On two exclusive TEST IT Tracks visitors of Eurobike can test ride the new e-bike and pedelec models of 75 international manufacturers right. In the East Foyer, the ExtraEnergy special exhibition on light electric vehicles (LEV) shows the latest industry trends, displays all products and results of the 2009 Test, and provides stations where visitors can test the bikes' performance in every-day use. The exhibition also informs about the new industry standards EnergyBus and BATSO. Presentations on the 2009 Test, training programs for dealers, first EnergyBus connectors and battery safety issues complete the LEV program. more...
Press Information July/August 2009
ExtraEnergy is a non-profit organization headquartered in Tanna, Germany. Its activities are focused on independent LEV product and component testing, consumer protection, providing independent information and organizing exhibitions and promotional activities around the globe.more...
Press Release August 2009
28 pedelec models from 22 manufacturers rode almost 13,000 kilometers in two weeks. All of them survived the strenuous 3-step test: ergonomics test, test rides by the masses and 10-day test rides with measuring equipment. With 21 bikes rated “Very good”, and 2 bikes rated “Good” the Test is mainly representative for the upper segment of the European electric bike market.more...
Press Release September 2008 When ExtraEnergy started testing electric bikes and exhibiting them at the trade shows Eurobike and IFMA over ten years ago, most people laughed at them. Today they are in the focus of trade shows and the media.more...
Press release Sep 27, 2007 On Sep 29, 2007, during the Bike World Cup in Stuttgart, Germany, trained bikers and city prominents will race against each other on the steepest hill in the city. The city prominents are permitted to use doping––electric doping. For one month pedelecs will be in the spotlight in Stuttgart.more...
Press Release August 2007 CAN protocol is the language that machines use to communicate. EnergyBus adapts this language for the needs of the LEV industry. The non-profit organizations EnergyBus and CAN in Automation, Germany, have joint efforts to develop this open network together.more...
Press Release September 2007 15 years of ExtraEnergy. A pioneer in LEV promotion and testing is now a trendsetter in the development of the market. Exhibitions at Eurobike and IFMA are an important part.more...
Press Release August 10, 2007 Battery Safety Organization BATSO is a project of ExtraEnergy together with ITRI Institute of Taiwan and renowned test houses. It stands for approved safety of new battery technologies for LEVs. Two BATSO testing laboratories are now in operation. Tim Schaefer is Project Manager.more...
