Thanks Doc, we miss you!
Published on 12/04/2026
Dr. Gerhardt at his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina—ready to teach once again. Doc doing what he loved most: guiding students, working with e-bikes, and advancing the industry he helped build. Light Electric Vehicle Association mourns loss of Dr. Gerhardt – creator of the Technician Training Program. Don Gerhardt PhD, 82, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, […]
E-Bike Hall of Fame by LEVA
Published on 12/04/2026
E-Bike Hall of Fame Inaugurated at TAIPEI CYCLE: Industry Legends Honored forShaping Global Electric Mobility: TAIPEI, Taiwan — The global light electric vehicle (LEV) industry celebrated a historicmilestone today at last month’s TAIPEI CYCLE SHOW 2026 with the official opening ceremonyof the E-Bike Hall of Fame. This landmark initiative, spearheaded by the Light Electric VehicleAssociation […]
USA Imports of Electric Bikes in 2025 top 2.2 million units.
Published on 10/03/2026
New data released by Edward Benjamin, Senior Managing Director at eCycleElectric Consultants (https://ecycleelectric.com) and Chairman of the Light Electric Vehicle Association, offers encouraging news for the light electric mobility sector. According to the latest analysis of U.S. import records, approximately 2.2 million complete e-bikes were imported into the United States in 2025. The estimate is […]
Why I Go to Taipei Cycle Every Year, and So Should You
Published on 19/02/2026
Edward Benjamin Chairman, Light Electric Vehicle Association Senior Managing Director, eCycleElectric Consultants Thursday, February 19, 2026. Every Year, since the late 90’s, I have done whatever I needed to do to attend this show. When I was just starting in my consulting business, I winced at the strain on my credit cards. I flinched at the long airplane […]
TARIFF CHAOS DISRUPTS U.S. BUSINESS!
Published on 11/09/2025
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Never Heard of THAT ebike Brand!
Published on 04/09/2025
In the last few years, an big challenge for anyone trying to understand the dynamics of the ebike market. Or make a decision on what to buy. With the success of ebikes in the USA (and the western world) it seems like hundreds of new players are jumping into the market. So I decided to […]
Do We Really Want Europe’s Light Electric Vehicle Future to Look Like the Yamaha PAS?
Published on 28/08/2025
Annick RoetynckManaging Director LEVA-EUAugust 20, 2025 I recently had the privilege of spending some time in Japan. While there, I came across the YamahaPAS. This electric bicycle is nothing less than the very origin of the European legislation governingnot only EPACs, but all electric cycles. Back in 1999, the European institutions were drafting Directive2002/24/EC on […]
Chairman message to our team, and industry.
Published on 24/04/2025
At the moment, April 11, 2025, the news and how it affects the USA bicycle industry is scary and seemingly the “end of everything. “ We are faced with unprecedented challenges, and huge threats to our profits, employment, and peace of mind. I am old enough to remember more than one time when all seemed […]
U.S. E-Bike Market Trends & Fearless Forecast
Published on 24/02/2025
Free Webinar, March 6th, 1PM EST Presented by Ed Benjamin & Jonathan Weinert, eCycleElectric In this seminar, attendees will learn about key trends in the E-bike market based on eCycleElectric’s recently published “Electric Bike World Report – North America,” including an analysis of the latest 2024 import data. Attendees will also learn about the important […]
2025 Letter from Chairman Benjamin
Published on 08/01/2025
Happy New Year all! 2025 is going to be a great year for us all. I am extremely proud of the growth and success that LEVA has experienced in 2024. And I am proud of the work that LEVA-EU has done in Brussels. Much of this is due to the expansion of our industry. Sales […]