E-bikes and peak power: We’ve got this all wrong

E-bikes and peak power: We’ve got this all wrong

Fair to say the past month has been an interesting one in the world of e-bikes.  An industry gathering brought together businesses in the e-bike system space to discuss peak power. DJI took a pause and then responded with a formal press release. And then, at Bike Festival Riva Del Garda, an Italian business – Askoll EVA – introduced a motor with 1200w peak power. Speaking at the recent Bosch press event which introduced the upgrade for its exist…

DJI takes swipe at European proposals on e-bike motor outputs

The post DJI takes swipe at European proposals on e-bike motor outputs appeared first on Cycling Electric. Newcomer to the electric bike world, but by no means electronics lightweight, DJI has taken a swipe at proposals outlined in Europe to set more precise thresholds on e-bike motor power.With the DJI Avinox motor having caught the bike industry off guard a few years ago, and subsequently come to market with a system that is substantially more…

DJI hits out at 'blanket power restriction' and exploitative industry practices in official response to proposed e-bike motor legislation

DJI has issued an official response to the recommendation from German bike industry body Zweirad Industrie Verband (ZIV) to cap motor power at 750W. The detailed reply, from the drone brand and manufacturer of the game-changing Avinox motor, makes a number of salient points regarding the proposals, which are still a long way from becoming law in the EU. DJI claims that the advisory 750W limit does not have ‘a clear theoretical foundation’, and t…