June 2011
ORONO, MAINE (June 28, 2011) Fietsmarkt, a trade magazine
for Dutch bicycle retailers, has again organized a tour of bicycle and
accessory manufacturers in China from Nov. 5-13, 2011. The Light Electric Vehicle Association is
helping to promote the tour. Read more.
March 2011
SHANGHAI, China – The Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) is organizing a networking dinner during the China Cycle Show which takes place May 4-7, 2011 in Shanghai, China. Read More.
February 2011
The Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA)
announces that they are the official co-organizer of the Taipei Power Forum
organized by ITRI, TAITRA and the Taiwan Battery Association.
2011 Taipei Power Forum (2011 TPF) will be held from 3/17-3/19 at Room 401 of Taipei World Trade Nangang Exhibition Hall during Taipei Cycle Show (http://www.taipeicycle.com.tw). On March 17, the program will focus on the LEV global market, products, technology and operation management. LEVA Board members, Ed Benjamin of eCycleElectric Consulting and Naveen Munjal of Hero Electric will be featured speakers on the 17th, along with LEVA Member Han Goes of IDbike.
Read More.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Electric Bicycles
By Mike Wolf of Bloomfield Bicycle and Repair Shop, Connecticut
With Mark Lynch
Mike has been in the bike business since 1955 and worked in his Dad's shop before that. Mike doesn't mince words. He cuts to the chase and tells it like it is. His store is also the top seller of electric bikes in the Northeast and he speaks from experience. Read more ...
Good News for LEV Industry! Predictions of Rapid Rise in Gasoline
Price in 2011. Bad News for World and USA Economy.
By Ed
Benjamin, Managing Director eCycleElectric Consultants
It is clear that the single most important factor for the adoption of electric vehicles by American markets is the price of gasoline. Gasoline pricing has been confusing to consumers, and the LEV industry, especially after the spike in prices during 2008, followed by a period of low price caused by the economic problems of 2009. For the LEV industry participants, this may help....
January 2011
Congratulations to Phylion Battery Company! Battery Maker Phylion Gets Capital Injection from China's Largest Tech Company.
Read the article here.
November 2010
HANNEBRINK Wins LEVA-Interbike Hill Climb Challenge
In a highly competitive race featuring the top factory teams of the electric assist bicycle industry and household name pedal bikes, the HANEBRINK, ridden by Kane Fortune, conquered the six percent grade, on a sprint up the 1/3 mile, paved course to win the first annual Interbike (trade show) Hill Climb Challenge sponsored by the Light Electric Vehicle Association. Read More.
What makes LEVA, the eBike industry’s much needed
stalwart?
November 19, 2010
"...In the beginning of 2009, the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) was established as a global non-profit trade association open to component suppliers, manufacturers, assemblers, wholesalers, retailers, and interested individuals.
It provides a voice, a platform and environment through which to promote the use of electric vehicles, exchange non-competitive information and issues, plus, develop across the board technical standards while keeping abreast of changes in laws and regulations and market trends.
For the full article by Dan Woodard and EbikeSpace at www.ebikespace.com/what-makes-leva-the-ebike-industry%E2%80%99s-much-needed-stalwart
August 2010
LEVA Announces Upcoming Interbike 2010 Activities
The Light Electric Vehicle Association announces a number of activities during Interbike week beginning with the Outdoor Demo days Sept. 20, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV.
June 2010
How does an ebike owner protect themselves from being caught
between how the federal government regulates and their city or state? Written
by Matt Dailida, LEVA Member and Chair of its Legislative Committee and
is Vice-President, Government Affairs and Business Development at
Segway, Inc.
Click Here.
May 2010
May14, 2010
What is the best way to educate people about LEVs, especially since the publics' awareness is nearly "zero"?
Read LEVA Founder Ed Benjamin's reply.
April 2010
April 1, 2010
LEVA Member, Bionx, set up for US growth with Quality Bike Products Vendor Sales Manager Agreement
March 2010
March 16, 2010
ETRA fights for Commission's attention to electric bicycles
On 15 March, the European Twowheel Retailers' Association (ETRA) has submitted a contribution to the Commission consultation on clean and energy-efficient vehicles. Full article.
March 8, 2010
Electric Bike fatalities in China explained
The article by Shai Oster (Wall Street Journal 1/19/10) on "E-Yikes! Electric Bikes Terrorize the Streets of China" emphasizes that traffic fatalities have been growing as more electric bikes are on the streets. Full article.
January 2010
January 6, 2010
Why has it taken so long for the USA to accept and use LEVs compared to the EU?
>> http://levassociation.com/us-vs-eu
January 19, 2010
LEVA Announces Details for Member Networking Dinner at the Taipei Cycle Show
>> Full article
December 2009
December 17, 2009
LEVA Partners with Trade Fair Intermot for International Motorcycle, E-Scooter and E-Bicycle Exhibition
>> http://levassociation.com/international-exhibition
November 2009
November 24, 2009
LEVA Announces 2010 Member Networking Dinners
>> Full article
October 2009
October 1, 2009
LEVA to Hold Retail Seminars on Electric Bikes in Las Vegas
Read full article
2009 InterBike Review
>> http://levassociation.com/interbike-review
September 2009
September 10, 2009
Light Electric Vehicle Association Networking Dinner at Eurobike
>> Full article
September 30, 2009
Italy's New Bike Buying Incentive Scheme is Super Success
>> Full article
ETRA Proposes New European Regulations for Electric Bicycles
>> Full article
August 2009
August 6, 2009
ETRA can give the electric bicycle industry a say in the European regulations
>> Full article
August 27, 2009
Large Turnout Expected for Light Electric Vehicle Association Dinner during Eurobike
>> Full article
