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E-bikes are now a popular mobility option all year round - even in winter. But many users ask themselves the question: How does the cold affect the performance of the battery? The answer is that cold can actually affect the capacity of an e-bike battery, as the chemical reactions in the lithium-ion cells take place more slowly at low temperatures.
The year 2025 will bring exciting developments in the world of e-bikes. Advances in technology and materials, a stronger focus on sustainability and the adaptation to modern lifestyles are making e-bikes an increasingly important option in mobility. Below is an overview of the key trends.
Lease a Bike and Volkswagen Financial Services (VW FS) can look back on a successful first year of their bicycle leasing cooperation! In December 2023, Volkswagen Financial Services joined forces with the started bicycle leasing for its employees with the company bicycle leasing provider Lease a Bike more than 800 leased bikes have now been handed over. Even better: the colleagues at Volkswagen AG have leased almost 17,000 bikes - and across the Group, around 33,000 bicycles were leased by 25 Volkswagen companies. Far more than originally expected for the expected for the first year.
The Christmas period invites us to pause and look back on the past year - but at the same time, the first days of January usher in a phase full of new opportunities. Many employees start the year with fresh resolutions: more exercise, less stress and a more conscious approach to the environment are often at the top of the list. Employers can use this momentum not only to support their team, but also to motivate them in the long term - and company bikes can play a key role in this.
The bridging days 2025 offer great opportunities to create long weekends for cycling tours in Germany by strategically setting vacation days. With a total of 19 vacation days, you can get up to 38 days off in the coming year - ideal for exploring Germany's most beautiful cycle paths and treating yourself to a relaxing break in nature. We have put together some suggestions for the best cycle routes for you, which are perfect for a short or longer break, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.
A new study by DEKRA and the market research institute Ipsos shows that many cyclists in Germany perceive road traffic as unsafe. Especially in cities, many people feel uneasy, which often turns cycling into a tense affair. According to the survey, 41% of respondents feel unsafe or even very unsafe in urban traffic - a figure that has actually risen slightly since the last survey. On country roads, 34 percent of cyclists also feel very unsafe. Many see the inadequate cycling infrastructure as the main problem. An improvement in cycle paths and more decoupling from car traffic are among the most frequent demands of those surveyed. Action is therefore needed to improve the safety situation for cyclists in Germany. But how can cyclists themselves actively contribute to safer everyday traffic? Especially with the pedelec, better known as an e-bike, which is becoming increasingly popular, there are a number of behaviors and precautions that can increase safety in traffic.
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