最新报道:YT Industries, a major German e-bike manufacturer, has filed for insolvency citing financial difficulties exacerbated by EU tariff hikes on Chinese e-bikes and flawed private equity ownership models. The company, owned by private equity firm Carlyle since 2021, struggled with rising costs and supply chain disruptions. Industry analysts warn this reflects broader challenges in the European cycling sector, where over 20 manufacturers have gone bankrupt since 2022 due to post-pandemic demand slumps and inventory gluts. The insolvency puts 1,800 jobs at risk across YT's German operations. Experts criticize private equity firms for prioritizing short-term profits over sustainable industry investment during the recent e-bike boom.