{"id":387887,"date":"2021-12-30T14:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T11:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/whats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022\/"},"modified":"2021-12-30T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T11:00:48","slug":"whats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"#What\u2019s in store for ebikes in 2022?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f675791f3e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f675791f3e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022\/#Ebikes_are_going_high_tech\" >Ebikes are going high tech\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022\/#Investments_in_ebike_manufacturing_R_D_and_scale_will_persist\" >Investments in ebike manufacturing, R&amp;D, and scale will persist\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022\/#A_commitment_to_improving_cycling_infrastructure\" >A commitment to improving cycling infrastructure\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022\/#More_variety_in_product_offerings\" >More variety in product offerings\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022\/#The_four_ebike_buzzwords_of_2022\" >The four ebike buzzwords of 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022\/#What_about_the_challenges_and_opportunities_for_bike_startups_in_the_coming_year\" >What about the challenges and opportunities for bike startups in the coming year?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What\u2019s in store for ebikes in 2022?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2021 has been a year of spinning wheels and electrified hill climbs as sales and investment in ebikes have soared. We talked to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/cowboy.com\/\">Cowboy<\/a> co-founder\/CEO Adrien Roose about the industry\u2019s potential in the coming year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ebikes_are_going_high_tech\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ebikes are going high tech\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1366107 js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F12%2F30%2Fwhats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Bosch eBike Flow app in action.\" data-title=\"Share The Bosch eBike Flow app in action. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Bosch eBike Flow app in action. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Bosch eBike Flow <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> in action.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1366107\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/rsz_bosch-ebike_ebike-flow-app_3_activitytracking_en_img_h900-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This year we saw ebike software evolve, with Bosch releasing the white label \u200b\u200b<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bosch-presse.de\/pressportal\/de\/en\/bosch-ebike-systems-new-products-model-year-2022-232093.html\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bosch eBike Systems<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and their eBike Flow app. We also saw <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u00a0(ADAS) monitoring used in safety applications to help riders understand what\u2019s behind them and in their blind spots as they ride.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to Roose:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Specifically, \u201csmart\u201d or connected bikes with a frictionless experience will be in high demand from customers. Especially as they swap out other forms of transportation for commuting or everyday errands. We\u2019ll also be seeing more features around integrated navigation, fitness tracking, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cowboy\u2019s intuitive motor<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> creates a safer way to control speed in a busy city, and crash-detection <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>, including embedded sensors, that helps detect falls and alert emergency contacts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investments_in_ebike_manufacturing_R_D_and_scale_will_persist\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Investments in ebike manufacturing, R&amp;D, and scale will persist\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Investments in ebike companies<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> show no sign of slowing down. In 2021 we saw companies like Dance, Cowboy, VanMoof, and Rad Power all enjoyed successful funding rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In December, Verlinvest <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verlinvest.com\/news\/verlinvest-invests-in-pedego-the-largest-e-bike-retailer-in-north-america\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">invested in Pedego<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the largest retail chain of electric bike stores in North America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thus, as more companies plan for world domination, we can expect investors to continue to follow the industry closely. According to Roose:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each year, we see more new kickstarts crop up. But the market is still dominated by established companies that are receiving an influx in funding from eager investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, despite funding boosts and increased consumer adoption, customers\u2019 delays in getting their bikes will persist in 2022. The supply chain problems that have plagued 2022 show little sign of improvement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_commitment_to_improving_cycling_infrastructure\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A commitment to improving cycling infrastructure\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2022, cities like Philadelphia and<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/sanantonioreport.org\/bcycle-electric-fleet\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0San Antonio<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> plan<\/span>\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcphiladelphia.com\/news\/green\/indego-2022-bike-share-expansion\/3034356\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to expand shared ebike programs<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in terms of service and fleet size. According to Roose, the new bike lane on the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in September 2021,<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/news\/new-brooklyn-bridge-bike-lane-immediate-hit-among-cyclists-data-shows\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0has been a huge success<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In December,\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masstransitmag.com\/alt-mobility\/shared-mobility\/bicycle-scooter-sharing\/press-release\/21248310\/maryland-transit-administration-mta-mdot-mta-to-welcome-personal-ebikes-and-escooters-on-network\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">MDOT\u2019s MTA<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0welcomed personally owned e-bikes and e-scooters on its network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Roose shared:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While COVID-19 is still impacting the industry as a whole, it has created a shift in thinking, as cities and people reinvent themselves, and provided an opportunity to come up with flexible and exciting designs and answers to a broader spectrum of people and needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376707 js-lazy\" alt=\"ebike lanes\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-796x531.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-1592x1061.jpeg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F12%2F30%2Fwhats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Washington\u2019s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is building 32km of new protected bike lanes over 3 years.\" data-title=\"Share Washington\u2019s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is building 32km of new protected bike lanes over 3 years. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Washington\u2019s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is building 32km of new protected bike lanes over 3 years. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Washington\u2019s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is building 32km of new protected bike lanes over 3 years.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376707\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original.jpeg\" alt=\"ebike lanes\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-796x531.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/J_43049_original-1592x1061.jpeg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Further, cities like<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/news\/metrobikers-celebrate-new-lane-layout-mass-ave-bridge\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Boston<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/la.streetsblog.org\/news\/new-raised-protected-bike-lanes-on-hollywood-way-in-burbank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Burbank<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/dc\/2021\/11\/new-protected-bike-lanes-added-to-dave-thomas-circle-revamp-project\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0DC<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0are adding more protected bike lanes in 2022, building on the installation of temporary pop-up lanes in response to the cycling surge during the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exberliner.com\/features\/zeitgeist\/the-future-of-bergmannkiez\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Berlin<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> has established an additional 25km in cycling lanes in 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, we can expect the politics of how we share the road to maintain a hot topic in 2022. Especially as car drivers and <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/bike-blog\/2021\/dec\/13\/how-a-myth-about-london-bike-lanes-and-congestion-took-flight\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">car maker-funded research<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">perpetuate the myth that cycling lanes cause road congestion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_variety_in_product_offerings\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More variety in product offerings\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We\u2019ve had more than a few experiences of being unable to trial offered ebikes as I\u2019m simply too short. As brands prove their market tenability, we\u2019ll see greater diversity in product offerings, including frame heights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376721 js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F12%2F30%2Fwhats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: In 2021, the UK rolled out an eCargo Bike Grant Fund, a \u00a3400,000 ($530,000) pot available to support organizations with the purchase of eCargo bikes for business use.\" data-title=\"Share In 2021, the UK rolled out an eCargo Bike Grant Fund, a \u00a3400,000 ($530,000) pot available to support organizations with the purchase of eCargo bikes for business use. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share In 2021, the UK rolled out an eCargo Bike Grant Fund, a \u00a3400,000 ($530,000) pot available to support organizations with the purchase of eCargo bikes for business use. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>In 2021, the UK rolled out an<span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fullycharged.com\/service-centre\/ecargo-bikes-scheme\"> eCargo Bike Grant Fund<\/a>, a \u00a3400,000 ($530,000) pot available to support organizations with the purchase of eCargo bikes for business use.<\/span><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376721\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-15-10-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I think we\u2019ll also see a greater development of intentionally designed ebikes for food delivery with appropriate cargo space and weight-bearing, as well as a bigger growth in cargo bikes, and bike programs offered through workplace incentive initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_four_ebike_buzzwords_of_2022\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The four ebike buzzwords of 2022<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sustainability:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to Roose, \u201cCowboy has already made progress as we look to grow as an impact business, aligning profit with the city and civic impact. Measures of this include returning bike assembly to Europe, automating many aspects of production, and developing a circular initiative.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Local manufacturing:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the US, only 3% of bikes are\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.industryweek.com\/the-economy\/competitiveness\/article\/21183399\/the-us-can-rebuild-its-iconic-bicycle-manufacturing-industry\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">manufactured domestically<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, compared to 50% of bikes (and 75% of ebikes!) in the EU. However, even in the bike-mad Netherlands, many \u2018local\u2019 brands actually import their parts from Taiwan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1370483 js-lazy\" alt=\"Mokumono ebike frame up close\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-796x531.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-1592x1061.jpeg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F12%2F30%2Fwhats-in-store-for-ebikes-in-2022%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Mokumono\u2019s locally made ebike frame lends its manufacturing technology to automaking.\" data-title=\"Share Mokumono\u2019s locally made ebike frame lends its manufacturing technology to automaking. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Mokumono\u2019s locally made ebike frame lends its manufacturing technology to automaking. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Mokumono\u2019s locally made ebike frame lends its manufacturing technology to automaking.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1370483\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3.jpeg\" alt=\"Mokumono ebike frame up close\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-796x531.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Mokumono_Delta_C_3-1592x1061.jpeg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One company to watch is\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mokumono<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, with its locally made frame, which owes its genesis to car manufacturing methods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Circular design:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Expect to see a commitment to circular design including modularity, and the creation of parts that consider their afterlife, including their ability to be reused or recycled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Materials innovation:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We\u2019ve written a lot about battery innovation in ebikes and efforts to develop long-lasting, more durable batteries. I see no reason for this to wane. <\/span>We might even see more research into hydrogen fuel cell-powered bikes, like the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studiomom.nl\/en\/projects\/lavo-bike\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.studiomom.nl\/en\/projects\/lavo-bike\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Lavo bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_the_challenges_and_opportunities_for_bike_startups_in_the_coming_year\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What about the challenges and opportunities for bike startups in the coming year?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2022, the ebike industry will continue to face challenges around regulations in cities. We\u2019ll also see growing competition among emerging e-bike companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A lot hinges on Biden\u2019s infrastructure bill successfully passing. With it, we\u2019ll see a greater consumer awareness of the health and environmental benefits of ebiking, and an influx of new customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> We can also expect growth in manufacturing, battery innovation, and quite possibly some mergers and acquisitions. It\u2019s going to be an exciting year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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