MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
London Bike Show: ExCeL, 29-31 March
The London Bike Show returns to ExCeL – with the slightly later timing of the end of March for 2019. The Bike Show runs alongside the Triathlon Show for those that want to test bikes, shoes and wetsuits at one venue. Juicy Bikes will exhibiting on stand LB130 with partners Neomouv. The company told Pedelecs: …
Co-op online launches with e-cargo delivery in London
The Co-op is offering a new online delivery service, initially from their Kings Road store in Chelsea, utilising e-cargobikes.com. Deliveries to homes and offices within a 4 kilometre/2.5 mile radius will be made using an e-cargo bike able to use cycle lanes and navigate traffic more efficiently for doorstep deliveries within 2 hours: “A task …
One million e-bikes sold in Germany, up 36%
The latest market data released from ZIV, Germany’s “two wheeler” trade body, reports just under one million electric bikes were sold in 2018, an increase of 36% compared to 2017. The market share for electric bikes now stands at 23.5%. With customers favouring higher quality equipment, comfort and a longer product life, all of which …
Royal Mail trials e-trikes
Mail by e-trike will be making its debut in Stratford (London), Cambridge and Sutton Coldfield later this month. The 6 month trial is being heralded as an example of Royal Mail’s efforts to reduce C02 emissions. The 250w assisted trike’s cargo area will offer a large load capacity for letters and smaller parcels being delivered …
DfT announces transport law review
The DfT yesterday published the ‘summary of responses’ to its consultation on the future of mobility. The Future of Urban Mobility Strategy pulls together responses from organizations and individuals, local authorities, transport organizations and trade associations. The resulting strategy sets out 9 key principles that will shape the government’s decision-making to ensure future transport is …
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – MOT
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – MOT By the 3rd year anniversary date from the registration of your Speed Pedelec, you will need to arrange for MOT test to be performed. Unfortunately this isn’t something that the supplying shop or retailer can do, you will have to go to a regular MOT testing station. As of …
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – The Process
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – The Process Purchase your Bike It must have Type Approval and be supplied with a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Request and complete the following forms from DVLA V55/4 V267 Send to DVLA with cheque for £55 and proof of ID Wait for confirmation back from the DVLA (usually 1-2 weeks) …
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – Driving Licence Requirements
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – Driving Licence Requirements Unlike a regular Pedelec, which is treated as a regular bicycle, to use a Speed Pedelec you will need to hold (or apply for) a regular driving licence. If you passed your driving test before 2001 You can ride a Speed Pedelec straight away. If …
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – Obtaining a Number Plate
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – Obtaining a Number Plate When you receive your V5C (Vehicle Log Book) back from the DVLA, they will also enclose a Number Plate Authorisation Certificate. This one page certificate can be used to obtain a number plate from a registered number plate supplier. We had one made up for us at …
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – Completing the V267
V267 – Declaration that a vehicle is new One of two forms that you need to complete and send off to the DLVA. See also – V55/4 – Application for first vehicle tax and registration of a new motor vehicle Where to obtain the form The V55/4 can be ordered directly from the DLVA website …
