eCycleElectric has the versatility and knowledge needed to help companies succeed in this industry. With team members based all over the world, we have access to industry operations in the US, Asia and Europe. And we also maintain a worldwide LEV industry database.
Our experiences, relationships and data allow us to help companies in many ways. We can assist your company with any and all of the following:
Product and Project Coordination and Development:
eCycleElectric has extensive experience at bringing new products into production, or modifying existing product for a brand name. From concept to serial production and sales. We can help create or refine designs, create or refine planning, choose and recruit the right team of suppliers, technical experts, manufacturing partners, sales and marketing planning and execution. Our experience enables us to execute projects in minimum time at minimum expense. Our customers avoid mistakes and delays that can kill projects or create huge costs.
Systems Integration and Product Sourcing:
Light electric vehicles are both simple and subtly complex. Our experience allows us to select the right components from the right suppliers. We can choose the correct assembly and development houses, and we can supervise and interpret the complexities of getting batteries, motors, controllers, and mechanical parts to all come together in a satisfying vehicle. eCycleElectric has the ability to find you the best source and the best price, with the quality that you target. eCycleElectric associates have been involved in many new product development efforts.
Selecting a Supplier:
eCycleElectric works for a fee, not for commissions. We are
not a trading company. We represent the best interests of our client and using
our experience we can help choose appropriate suppliers. The cost savings of
this service can be large. Download our information sheet.
Introductions and Go Betweens:
One of our most valuable services is to help people in the industry meet and understand each other's capabilities and needs. If you are looking to add qualified staff who have established relationships with the key players in the industry, we can help you.
Cross Cultural Communications:
Buying, selling, or developing a light electric vehicle across international borders and cultural lines often requires help from an experienced neutral party that understands the issues of various cultures, and the technical details of the products and can be used as a sounding board, an impartial mediator, trouble shooter, or negotiator for all the parties involved in a project. This has actually been one of our most often used services - our multinational business and staff (we speak 8 languages and live in 5 countries) helps us to understand the problems and how to resolve them. Our experience often allows us to anticipate and avoid such problems.
Patent protection, violation and awareness:
There are many products in the world, and eCycleElectric tries to be aware of and informed about the entire scope of the world market in Light Electric Vehicles. Often we will be aware of prior art, patents in foreign countries, copies, or other IP or Patent issues. Our advice can save effort and expense. Our research can identify copies and patent violations. We can advise on what can, or cannot be done pragmatically. And we can help with negotiations to create profitable business relationships instead of patent fights and lawsuits.
Custom Research Projects:
eCycleElectric has researched motors, batteries, bicycles, Pedelecs, ebikes, scooters, control circuits, pricing, consumer needs and wants, dealer interests, quality, and many other issues in the USA, Europe, China, and Japan. Custom research reports are a normal part of our business, and are written on a fee basis.
Finding Customers:
eCycleElectric has helped many companies find distribution for product and usually works on a project based fee or retainer for this service.
Vendor qualifications and quality inspections:
eCycleElectric can arrange and facilitate factory visits, quality inspections and supplier audits in the US, Europe and Asia. eCycleElectric can arrange these visits either with or without a representative of your company in attendance. We can act as an agent of your company and provide you with a full written report of our findings and our advice moving forward. Download our information sheet.
Travel escort to West or Asia:
The eCycleElectric team has a wide range of experience in hosting capabilities. We can assist you with your travel arrangements, provide transportation, set-up appointments, arrange bus, train, and metro tickets, and take your group on sightseeing tours.
Publications:
Need help getting exposure in leading industry media such as Bike Europe, ExtraEnergy, and Japan Cycle Press? We can help. Ed Benjamin is also a collaborator of Electric Bicycles World Wide Reports by Dr. Frank Jamerson Ph.D.. This report is a cooperative effort between Dr. Jamerson and Ed Benjamin. This bi-annual book is a snap shot of the entire LEV industry.
Marketing:
eCycleElectric has been heavily involved in or observed marketing efforts in many countries around the world. We can successfully assist you with your marketing, advertising, and trade show and event logistics. We can also develop marketing plans to support your sales goals.
Product and Graphic Design:
eCycleElectric can provide advice and assistance on the design of your light electric vehicle, both from an engineering standpoint as well as an aesthetic one. We can also provide graphic design services for brochures, print and online ads, product catalogs, presentations, logos, etc.
Technical Writing and Translating:
eCycleElectric routinely writes owner's manuals, service manuals, product data sheets, capital raising presentations, due diligence reports, advertising copy, etc. Any and all of these can be written in or translated to English, German, or Mandarin.
Regulatory and Political Advice:
Electric Vehicles have a unique legal situation all over the world. eCycleElectric can provide information on legislation and regulations in the USA, EU, China, Japan, Australia, Canada, and more.
eCycleElectric associates are available for presentations and public speaking appearances at conferences, trade shows and in-house meetings.
Career Opportunities:
eCycleElectric can help you find a job in this industry, or to find a qualified employee. Send us your needs or resume.
Advise Inventors:
One of the tasks related to our business, is to meet
and listen to inventors who wish to find support for their ideas. While we always welcome these inquiries, we have adopted a policy that allows us to focus on viable opportunities for our clients. Download our information sheet.