The European Council adopted a new EU Battery Bill on July 10th. The purpose of the new bill is to strengthen a series of regulations on battery recycling and disposal to ensure the safety and recyclability of battery products. It also requires manufacturers of electrically assisted bicycles to provide for the feasibility of replacing each battery individually.
The bill sets specific recycling targets for light transportation (LMT) batteries, with 51% recycled by 2028 and 61% by 2031.
In addition to the battery recycling provisions, the bill also includes provisions for e-passports and QR codes for batteries, giving member states and manufacturers enough time to prepare. The passport and QR code provisions will be implemented in 2026 and 2027 respectively.
At Euro 2023, Chinese electric power system manufacturer Mivice Maxi is showcasing two hub motors, the M100 and M200, each targeting a specific market for electrically-assisted bicycles.
The M200 is the higher-end version, with the 2.5kg motor delivering 45Nm of torque, a relatively lightweight level among hub motor products.
The M100 continues the lightweight tradition with 40Nm of torque, a weight of 1.75kg and 12-speed compatibility, suggesting that the range is aimed at high-end sports electrically assisted bikes.
Mivice also announced the new S200i torque sensor with ISIS drive standard compatibility.
In addition, Mivice announced two new batteries and chargers. the B540 is a 540Wh battery pack and the other is a smaller capacity 360Wh, both of which will feature Bluetooth wireless communication with 2A and 5A chargers.
