Electric Bicycles

A Guide to Design and Use

By: William C. Morchin, Henry Oman

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Paperback | 7 November 2005 | Edition Number 1

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Design or build a battery-powered electric bicycle For much of the world, bicycles are a transportation mainstay. Electric bicycles--powered by a rechargeable battery pack--are proven to deliver the highest possible energy efficiency, even compared to pedal bikes. A transportation alternative to fossil fuels, electric bicycles are fast catching on, in part because they don't require factory assembly. End-users can easily construct them with available components. The text reveals important techniques, data, and examples that allow readers to judge various propulsion setups--used in both home- and factory-made bikes--and estimate speed and travel distance for each. Numerous charts clearly present the costs, benefits, and trade-offs between both commercial and user-converted models. Key features include: <ul> <li>Estimating motor-performance for wind, hill, and cruising power requirements <li>Estimating battery capacity and a thorough description of battery charging <li>Motor and motor-control options <li>Evaluating motor-to-wheel coupling options <li>Placement of propulsion components <li>Configurations and performance <li>How systems-engineering techniques can produce electric-bicycle designs that have long travel range and low life-cycle cost <li>Testing <li>Developments to watch </ul> A comprehensive resource for harnessing innovation, Electric Bicycles is the definitive practical guide to taking full advantage of this exciting alternative energy technology.

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