All Cake articles
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ArticleNew Cake owner introduces himself and his future plans
After Cake founder and CEO Stefan Ytterborn (also founder of the protective equipment company POC) lost a major investor at short notice and his e-motorcycle and e-bike company, founded in 2016, had to file for insolvency on Feb. 1 of this year, the insolvency administrator gave little news about the ...
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ArticleNorwegian investor acquires Cake after bankruptcy
Espen Digernes, a Norwegian investor and CEO of Brages Bilforretning AS, a Toyota and Lexus dealership in Ålesund and Kristiansund, Norway, has acquired Cake, according to Swedish newspaper Breakit. The Swedish manufacturer of electric motorcycles had to file for bankruptcy in early February after the exit of a major investor ...
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ArticleCake files for insolvency, administrator seeks buyer for business operations
What several Swedish media outlets have already reported has just been confirmed by both the appointed insolvency administrator and on the website of the Swedish manufacturer of electric motorcycles itself: On Feb. 1, Cake 0 Emission AB had to file for insolvency. Lawyer Jakob Callmander from the Stockholm-based law firm ...
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News briefsCake opens showroom in Prague
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of electric motorcycles, announced the extension of its global distribution network, with the Czech Republic emerging as one of the first European countries to join the significant export expansion. This development is a part of Cake’s strategic initiative to enhance its global presence and bring electric ...
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News briefsCake enters India
Swedish lightweight electric motorcycle manufacturer Cake has announced its partnership with Pepfuels, a company funded by ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, a natural gas and petroleum company from India headquartered in Dehradun), marking the company’s entry into the Indian market. This collaboration follows Cake’s successful Asian expansion with ...
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ArticleCake partners with Goldwin in Japan
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight e-motorcycles, has signed a three-year partnership agreement in Japan with premium sportswear manufacturer and distributor Goldwin Inc. The partnership draws on Goldwin Inc.’s 70 years of experience and well-established network in manufacturing, distribution, sales and branding, working with premium sports and outdoor brands such ...
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News briefsThe winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award
Source: SOA Norrøna After extensive testing and lively discussions in the Austrian mountains, an international jury of outdoor journalists and gear specialists has agreed on the winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award for the upcoming spring/summer season. The overall winner of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award is Norrøna ...
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News briefsCake appoints EV strategist to board of directors
Source: Cake Peter Bardenfleth-Hansen Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, has announced the appointment of Peter Bardenfleth-Hansen to its board of directors. Bardenfleth-Hansen, who recently became CEO of Norwegian charging station manufacturer Zaptec, brings many years of experience in the electrification of transportation and its ...
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News briefsCake teams up with PaperShell to evaluate the material for its e-motorbikes
E-mobility specialist Cake has started a technological partnership with PaperShell, a start-up founded in 2021 that produces a natural fiber composite based on paper, with a significantly lower climate impact than standard materials often used in e-motorcycles. According to the company statement, the emissions of PaperShell are 0,65 kg CO2e ...
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News briefsCake sets the new standard for sustainable meal deliveries, Houdini supplies clothing
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight premium electric scooters and a member of the SOG, has developed a concept for the sustainable delivery of prepared meals. The solution is based on electric scooters with powered delivery boxes that keep the food at the desired temperature. The concept is aimed at ...
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News briefsWinners of OR’s fourth annual Innovation Awards
The winners of the fourth Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards were announced Jan. 27, 2022, during the OR Snow Show in Denver, Colorado. Eddie Bauer’s new BC Flyline Jacket and Bib, developed in close collaboration with alpine sit-skier Trevor Kennison to meet the needs of adaptive skiers, were named Product of ...
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News briefsCake wants twice the price during Black Week
Swedish e-motorcycle brand and SOG member Cake is offering its Kalk OR, Ösa flex and Makka flex models at double the price during Black Week. Buyers will receive a special black edition of the Kalk OR for €27,000 instead of the regular €13,500, a black Ösa flex for €17,000 (regular ...
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News briefsCake opens first showroom/service center in Stockholm
Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer Cake, a member of SOG, is opening its first-ever CAKEsite on Oct. 27, a combination showroom, retail, test ride and service center where customers can physically explore, touch and feel the bikes, take test rides or have their bikes serviced. The new CAKEsite:Stockholm is located next ...
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ArticleCake supports anti-poaching teams in Africa
Source: Cake African rangers on Cake Kalk AP e-motorcycles Cake, the Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer and member of Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), has successfully delivered the first batch of electric anti-poaching bush bikes to Africa. The quiet and powerful Kalk AP e-motorcycles have been delivered to rangers ...
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News briefsCake closes $60 million fundraising for future growth
Stockholm, Sweden-based SOG member Cake reported that its latest financing round of $60 million – $14 million in convertible bonds and $46 million in financing – exceeded expectations. The round was anchored by Swedish pension fund AMF, investing alongside a handful of new investors and with support from current shareholders ...
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News briefsCake introduces third vehicle platform
Following the launch of Cake’s previous platforms, Kalk and Ösa, the Swedish company specializing in lightweight electric motorcycles has announced its third platform. ”Makka” is a family of light and convenient urban shuttles for short-haul commercial transportation and commuting needs. These new electric mopeds further define Cake’s ambition of making ...
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News briefsCake to open factory near Stockholm
Source: Cake Stefan Ytterborn Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles and a member of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), announced the opening of its new factory in Albyberg, Sweden. In line with its mission to inspire society towards a zero-emission lifestyle, Cake continues to rapidly ...
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ArticleSasta wins Scandinavian Outdoor Award for plus size jacket
In an online ceremony hosted by the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), two Finnish companies were among the six winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Awards for Spring/Summer 2022: Sasta (based in Nurmes) and Halti (headquartered in Vantaa, Lapland). Source: Sasta / SOA Sasta Mella Jacket The Overall ...
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Cake to collab with "green" battery manufacturer
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric performance motorcycles and a member of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), has signed a letter of intent with Northvolt, a Swedish battery developer and manufacturer, to form a long-term partnership for the supply of sustainable battery cells for their line-up of electric motorcycles. ...
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News briefsCake boosts its executive management team
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of light electric high-performance motorcycles and a member of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), today announced the hiring of three new executives at its headquarters in Stockholm. Per Werin joins the company as chief operating officer. He previously served as chief marketing officer and managing director ...
