German bicycle gearbox manufacturer Pinion has launched its new E-Drive Motor Gearbox unit. The brand, made up of former Porsche car engineers, has drawn upon its experience of powertrains to create a ...

For 11 years now, German company Pinion's sealed mid-mount gearbox has offered a tougher alternative to derailleurs. It's now been combined with a motor, resulting in a two-in-one ebike module called ...

We’re seeing all sorts of new and exciting innovations in the world of electric bicycles, with developments in motor and drivetrain technology being key industry drivers. As it would turn out, ...

Many ebikes sport a derailleur hanging out back to giver riders more flexibility than single-speeders. There are exceptions that combine gears with the motor, such as Pinion and Valeo. And now there's ...

Edinburgh-based e-bike drivetrain business Intra Drive has shared the news that its GD8 gearbox powertrain is now set for pilot production, with this scheduled to get underway in October. Critically, ...

Even though many EV aficionados are not really on-board with the idea of putting a gearbox in an electric car, it looks like manufacturers are still doing it. Right now only the Porsche Taycan and ...

In the patent, Stellantis engineers suggest that the main gear would have a 1:1 ratio, while the low range would be 4:1. That ...

Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. One of the most important choices you need to make when buying an ebike is ...