Overview
LEVA-EU is the only trade association that represents the full Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) industry in Europe. The organization provides advocacy, briefings, and positions on industry matters, and offers membership benefits to companies in the sector.
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- E-bike loan scheme success in the UK A Cycling UK electric bike loan scheme is successfully supporting a take-up of cycling in the region. Since its inclusion in the city of Luton, commuting by bike has increased from 32% to 75% there. https://buff.ly/vFl1KZ3
- France pushing for mandatory helmet use on e-scooters With e-scooter helmet use increasingly becoming mandatory at regional level, the French government is aiming to draft and legally secure its own decree for regulation at the national level. The legislation may also be extended to cyclists. https://buff.ly/mQNvtJH
- New chainless e-bikes powered by CIXI The LEVA-EU member has partnered with Navyug Group NNE mobility brand Omm•, to equip its urban and cargo e-bike models with cutting-edge PERS technology. It has also been announced that CIXI will host the next Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises Automobile Club meeting at its Poisy headquarters in France, on October 29th. https://buff.ly/VPw4vmh
- Cleantron guide on choosing suitable battery architecture As part of its Battery Tech Corner knowledge series, LEVA-EU member Cleantron explores the factors OEMs should consider when choosing between a larger fixed battery and a swappable battery architecture. https://buff.ly/R9a20gp
- Checking in for your weekly Light Electric Vehicle news, research and jobs. Read and subscribe to the LEVA-EU Newsletter dated 15 September 2026, here: https://buff.ly/NycHVYF Latest news on Germany's e-bike boom, hybrid bike-share parking and more, featuring QWIC Lime SILENCE l Urban Ecomobility Opmaet Fietsen GREENWAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. LeaseGemak Bundesamt für Raumentwicklung ARE #LEVs #LightElectricVehicles #GoLightElectric #ebikes #escooters
- Road safety project aims to benefit micromobility road users. The EU Horizon Europe programme is providing €5 million in funding for a road safety project, SAFE-MOVE, led by TU Delft in collaboration with 23 partners from nine countries across Europe. The consortium will develop practical, actional guidance for safer, more inclusive active mobility and micromobility systems. https://buff.ly/VUQcfGF
- UK delivery companies may become liable for riders’ unsafe vehicles. A change to UK law, due to come into effect on 1 October, may mean that businesses which rely on gig-economy subcontractors for delivery will be held liable for the vehicles used, representing a critical shift in responsibility for the state and road-legality of delivery bikes. https://buff.ly/3iX4TJv
- Shared bike parking - advantages of a hybrid model. Most shared-bike systems currently operate on either a docking station-based or dockless model, with both options presenting challenges for cities. A new study looks into the advantages of a hybrid approach. https://buff.ly/z1tpuNR
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