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Acer Gadget Unveils Smart E-Mobility Innovations at Taipei Cycle 2025

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1 year ago

March 26, 2025

Expanding Smart Mobility: New ebii-M and Predator Series e-bikes and e-scooters present innovative hardware-software solution upgrades for more intelligent riding experiences

Editor’s Summary:

Acer Gadget introduces the latest ebii-M e-bike, featuring Bosch’s Performance Line SX e-bike motor system, Apple Find My[1] integration, and modular cargo solutions for urban commuting.Following the success of the Predator eNomad-R, Acer Gadget expands its fat-tire e-bike lineup with the new Predator eRanger, designed to take urban exploration further with enhanced versatility, power-assist modes, and a 7-speed gear system.The new Predator series e-scooters offers high-performance riding for outdoor adventurers, featuring high-torque 500 W rear-drive motors that make them capable of conquering inclines of up to 23%.Acer Gadget’s latest vehicles provide greater functionality with full Acer eMobility App integration, enabling real-time monitoring, personalized riding settings, and remote management for safety and convenience.

TAIPEI, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Gadget, a subsidiary of Acer Inc., unveiled its latest e-bikes and e-scooters at the Taipei Cycle 2025 tradeshow, integrating data-driven smart riding technology through enhanced hardware-software synergy and several upgrades to its e-mobility systems. The new products bring unique and intuitive mobility experiences and expand the company’s footprint in the e-bike and e-scooter market.

ebii Series E-Bikes: A Minimalist Evolution with ebii-M

Acer Gadget adds to the ebii e-bike series with the launch of ebii-M, showcasing its signature minimalist, white-finish frame design. The new ebii-M is equipped with a Bosch Performance Line SX lightweight and efficient e-bike system, four riding modes, and a maximum range of 86 km delivering up to 250 W of power output. Featuring a Bosch Purion 200 OLED display, the ebii-M shows essential information for daily commutes and extended rides.

Weighing just 19 kg, it incorporates modular front and rear racks, offering added convenience and functionality for inner-city riders. Additionally, ebii-M is compatible with the Apple Find My network, enhancing security and enabling users to locate their bicycles via the Apple Find My app.

Building on the success of the original ebii, which has received accolades including the 2023 TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions, the 2024 iF Design Awards, and the Good Design Award 2023, the ebii-M further enhances riding experience and practicality while maintaining its minimalist design philosophy.

Fat-Tire E-Bike Innovation: The Multi-Purpose Predator eRanger

The all-new Predator eRanger e-bike is built for urban exploration and versatile riding, featuring a retro motorcycle-style frame combined with three power-assist modes and a Shimano 7-speed gear system for enhanced power and control, and allows for less work when pedaling. The eRanger also boasts a dual suspension system with external compression adjustments that can adapt to various terrains for improved comfort and stability even on rough trails.

As the multi-purpose fat-tire e-bike market continues to grow, Predator eNomad-R has gained strong market recognition with its square-tube frame, dual front suspension, and expandable cargo racks.

The Predator eNomad-R is currently available in the US Market, starting at USD 2,999, and the Predator eRanger is available in EMEA in September, starting at EUR 1,499.

Predator Outdoor Series E-Scooters: Built for Power and Adventure

Acer Gadget expands its e-scooter lineup with the Predator Thunder and Predator Storm, designed for high-performance riding, and fully-compatible with the Acer eMobility companion application.

The Predator Thunder e-scooter features 10-inch all-terrain pneumatic tires for superior traction, paired with a dual suspension system that effectively absorbs shocks, ensuring a smooth ride across rugged terrains. Equipped with a 500 W rear-drive motor delivering 30 Nm of powerful torque, it effortlessly conquers 23% inclines. Additionally, custom LED ambient lighting enhances safety and visibility during nighttime travel.

Designed for lightweight navigation and agility, the Predator Storm e-scooter features a front-fork suspension system and 10-inch tubeless tires, ensuring smooth and worry-free riding as these are made to be puncture-resistant. While it shares the same 500 W rear-drive motor and 23% incline capability as the Predator Thunder, its lighter frame makes it easier to steer and ideal for short-distance commutes. It also offers a 60 km battery range for worry-free riding. The Predator Storm is now available, starting at USD 699, while the Predator Thunder will be available in EMEA in September, starting at EUR 799.

Acer eMobility App: For Smarter and Safer Rides

The Acer eMobility App brings more to the table with greater vehicle compatibility and convenience-focused developments, allowing commuters to monitor their vehicle status, adjust riding preferences, and leverage remote management features for improved safety and convenience. Utilizing Bluetooth connectivity, the app displays real-time ride status, battery levels, and riding history while enabling quick power mode adjustments based on the user’s ride ahead. Currently, Predator e-scooters and more e-bike models support the Acer eMobility App, bringing a more personalized mobility experience to riders.

To learn more about Acer Gadget’s e-mobility solutions, visit the main showcase at Booth R0508 and the test ride area at Booth S1103 in Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 4F during Taipei Cycle 2025.

Acer Gadget Inc., a dynamic arm of Acer Inc., innovates across industries with products and services that drive digital transformation and enhance lifestyles. Spanning hardware, software, IoT, and cloud solutions, we leverage our rich history and expertise to make the future possible.

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Hexagon Composites ASA: Eirik Løhre appointed permanent CFO

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48 minutes ago

May 5, 2026

OSLO, Norway, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement dated 11 November 2025, where Eirik Løhre was appointed interim CFO in Hexagon Composites.

The Company is pleased to inform that Eirik Løhre has been appointed permanently to the role of CFO in Hexagon Composites, effective today.

Eirik Løhre has been with the Company since 2021 and prior to his role as interim CFO, he served as EVP Corporate Development on the Executive Team.

“Eirik has demonstrated strong financial leadership and execution, and he has been instrumental in strengthening our financial performance. I look forward to continuing our work together to develop and position Hexagon in this next phase of growth,” said Philipp Schramm, CEO, Hexagon Composites.

For more information:
Berit-Cathrin Høyvik, Senior Director, Communications, Hexagon Composites
Tel: +47 988 92 161, berit-cathrin.hoyvik@hexagongroup.com

About Hexagon Composites ASA
Hexagon delivers safe and innovative solutions for a cleaner energy future. Our solutions enable storage, transportation and conversion to clean energy in a wide range of mobility and industrial applications. Learn more at www.hexagongroup.com and follow @HexagonASA on LinkedIn.

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LONGPORT Whale Enters Malaysian Market with Next Generation Trading Infrastructure for Local Brokerages

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May 5, 2026

LONGPORT Whale, with proven track record across 100+ institutional clients in Asia, makes its Malaysia debut at Bursa Malaysia Stockbroking Trade Fair 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LONGPORT Whale, a provider of AI-Ready securities trading infrastructure, is making its entry into the Malaysian market at the Bursa Malaysia Stockbroking Trade Fair 2026. The move comes as Malaysia’s Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP4) continues to hone in on local brokerages to modernise core systems, balancing investor experience, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience simultaneously.

Malaysian brokerages are increasingly confronted by a challenge that goes beyond front-end upgrades. Legacy architectures struggle to keep pace with digital-native investor expectations, rising cybersecurity standards, and the demand for multi-market expansion simultaneously. For many such brokerages, the question is no longer whether to modernize, but how to do so without adding complexity or disrupting the business continuity that clients depend on.

Zhong Hua, CEO, LONGPORT Whale, said, “Core trading infrastructure must support continuous evolution — in investor experience, compliance, and AI readiness — without adding unnecessary complexity. The brokerages that lead the next decade won’t be the ones with the best system today; they’ll be the ones whose systems are designed to keep getting better. LONGPORT Whale aims to bring its Asia-proven experience to help Malaysian brokers strike that balance.”

Built on a cloud-native microservices architecture and trusted by more than 100 institutional clients in Asia, Whale’s platform is engineered by industry professionals and refined through years of first-hand operational experience. For the Malaysian market, it addresses four priorities: a best-in-class trading experience validated across competitive, highly regulated markets in Asia; system resilience and performance built for institutional scale, with high system performance and output, real time risk management, and low system latency; global market connectivity spanning Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, US, and Japan without requiring system rebuilds; and an API-first, data-unified architecture that gives brokerages a practical foundation for AI adoption.

Hong Kong SAR and Singapore, where Whale serves online brokers, traditional banking firms, banks and wealth management institutes in a stringent regulatory environment, serve as the primary reference market for its Malaysia expansion. The company said it aims to work with local industry participants as both an infrastructure partner and a contributor to broader conversation on responsible modernization under CMP4.

About LONGPORT Whale

LONGPORT Whale provides integrated securities trading infrastructure to brokers, banks, fund houses, wealth managers, and family offices across Asia. Its cloud-native platform supports multi-market, multi-asset trading across front-, middle-, and back-office workflows, with a deployment model designed for regulatory alignment and long-term scalability. Website: www.longportwhale.com

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Thunes and Vodacom Tanzania Unite to Power Cross-Border M-Pesa Payments Across China and Uganda

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May 5, 2026

Collaboration revolutionises trade & financial convenience for Tanzanian merchants and consumers

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has joined forces with Vodacom Tanzania, the country’s leading telco company, to transform cross-border trade and digital financial inclusion with Vodacom’s new M-Pesa Global Payment solution. Thanks to the collaboration, Vodacom customers in Tanzania can now seamlessly pay merchants in Uganda and China directly from their mobile phones.

This milestone solution responds to growing demand from Tanzanian traders who engage in commerce with Ugandan and Chinese markets but often face challenges with costly, slow, and insecure payment methods. With this innovation, leveraging the Thunes Direct Global Network, Vodacom aims to bridge those gaps, offering secure, real-time digital payments across borders and reinforcing its leadership in mobile money innovation in Africa.

The solution supports trade with two key markets for Tanzania. For eight consecutive years, China has been Tanzania’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting $8.8 billion in 2024. In the same year, bilateral trade between Tanzania and Uganda reached approximately $2.23 billion, an increase of 64% on the previous year.

Epimack Mbeteni, M-Pesa Director at Vodacom Tanzania said: “This is more than just a payment feature, it is a catalyst for economic empowerment and a gateway for small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs in Tanzania to compete and thrive in regional and global markets. Through Thunes’ expansive and trusted Network we are enabling seamless, secure, and affordable cross-border payments that empower people, fuel trade and place M-Pesa at the center of Africa’s digital commerce future.”

Through Thunes’ Direct Global Network, customers can now send payments to merchants in Uganda using MTN MoMo and to Chinese merchants through the Alipay network, all through the M-Pesa USSD menu or the M-Pesa Super App. The process is secure, user-friendly, and eliminates the burden of traditional banking barriers for everyday traders and businesses.

Dawei Wang, SVP Network at Thunes, added: “Vodacom Tanzania joining the Thunes Direct Global Network to digitise cross-border payments is a game changer for local businesses. By combining Vodacom’s technology with Thunes’ trusted and proprietary Network, Tanzanian customers can pay partners in China and Uganda in real time. This innovation accelerates interoperability along with international trade and business growth and supports our vision of connecting the next billion end users to the global economy.”

This initiative stands as a strategic enabler for consumers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who need reliable and quick financial tools such as mobile money. A 2025 GeoPoll survey on Tanzania Financial Services and Usage found that 94% of the survey’s respondents use mobile money.

The Thunes and Vodacom Tanzania alliance is set to transform the lives of millions of consumers by dismantling cross-border barriers. By hyper-connecting Tanzania to global powerhouses like China and streamlining intra-African trade, the collaboration is helping to build an inclusive economy and grow Tanzania’s role as a force in the global market.

About Vodacom Tanzania

For more information, visit: https://www.vodacom.co.tz/

About Thunes

For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/

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