Bicycle Industry Working Group | Background

The bicycle industry is undergoing a profound transformation. New propulsion technologies, increasing digitalization, and integration into mobility platforms and smart city concepts are reshaping business models and opening up new opportunities. At the same time, companies face challenges such as standardization, sustainability, and resilient supply chains.

Goals & Benefits | of the Working Group

Goal of the working group

  • Facilitating dialogue and networking among key stakeholders from industry, research, and politics
  • Identifying and prioritizing key areas of focus for the bicycle industry
  • Defining areas of action and innovation priorities
  • Establishing links to other mobility sectors and initiatives

Topics

  • New motor and battery technologies (efficiency, charging infrastructure, energy management)
  • Smart technologies: sensors, connectivity, digital control systems
  • Sustainability and the circular economy (materials, production, recycling)
  • Interoperability with public transportation, vehicles, and smart cities
  • Data integration, standardization, and secure networking

Organization

The working group meets up to four times a year (virtual meetings and in-person workshops). The results are documented and made available to members of the Cluster Mobility & Logistics.

Contact person

Julia Dick
Project Manager
Tel. +49 941 604889 19
julia.dicktechbase.de