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1 online resource (xiii, 190 pages) : illustrations |
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IEEE Press Series on Electronics Technology Ser |
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IEEE Press Series on Electronics Technology Ser
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1. Electric Bicycles-History, Characteristics, and Uses. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. History of Bicycles. 1.3. History of Electric Bicycles. 1.4. Some Uses for the Electric-Powered Bicycle. 1.5. Examples of Electric Bicycles. 1.6. Future of Electric Bicycles. 1.7. Laws and Regulations Goveming Electric Bicycles. 1.8. Conclusion -- 2. Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion. 2.1. Introduction. 2.2. Mathematical Model of Bicycle Performance: Power Required. 2.3. Estimating Required Motor Power. 2.4. Selecting a Battery for Minimum Life-Cycle Cost. 2.5. Unique New Two-Wheeled Vehicles -- 3. Sources of Electric Power for Bicycles. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Requirements of Batteries for Powering Electric Bicycles. 3.3. Characteristics of Batteries Suitable for Electrlc Bicycle Propulsion. 3.4. Fuel Cells for Powering Electric Bicycles. 3.5. Best New Electric Power Sources for Bicycle Propulsion. 3.6. Bicycle Propulsion Power Sources to Watch -- 4. Battery Charging. 4.1. History of Battery-Charging Technology. 4.2. Basic Functions of Battery Chargers. 4.3. Battery Characteristics Pertinent in Charging. 4.4. Lead-Acid Battery Charging. 4.5. Charger Design for Long Battery Life. 4.6. Smart Chargers for New Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-Metal Hydride, and Lithium Batteries. 4.7. Smart Batteries for Smart Chargers. 4.8. Self-Discharge Rate of Nickel and Lithium Cells. 4.9. Recoverable Energy. 4.10. Solar Panel Battery Chargers -- 5. Motors and Motor Controllers. 5.1. Fundamental Principles of Electric Motors. 5.2. Motor Characteristics for Electric Bicycle Propulsion. 5.3. Gear Ratio Determination. 5.4. Motor Control -- 6. The System Design. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Setting up the Electric Bicycle Systems Design. 6.3. Some Examples of Bicycle-System Trades. 6.4. System Design Example -- 7. Measurement of Performance. 7.1. Measuring Propulsion Power to Detennine Propulsion Efficiency. 7.2. Measuring Motor Efficiency Includes Measurement of Motor Power. 7.3. Measuring Battery Characteristics. -- 8. Developments to Watch. 8.1. Bicycle Systems. 8.2. Energy Sources. 8.3. Solar Charging Systems. 8.4. High-Efficiency Motors. 8.5. Controllers |
| Summary |
Annotation Design or build a batterypowered electric bicycleFor much of the world, bicycles are a transportation mainstay. Electric bicyclespowered by a rechargeable battery packare 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 dont require factory assembly. Endusers can easily construct them with available components. The text reveals important techniques, data, and examples that allow readers to judge various propulsion setupsused in both home and factorymade bikesand estimate speed and travel distance for each. Numerous charts clearly present the costs, benefits, and tradeoffs between both commercial and userconverted models. Key features include:Estimating motorperformance for wind, hill, and cruising power requirementsEstimating battery capacity and a thorough description of battery chargingMotor and motorcontrol optionsEvaluating motortowheel coupling optionsPlacement of propulsion componentsConfigurations and performanceHow systemsengineering techniques can produce electricbicycle designs that have long travel range and low lifecycle costTestingDevelopments to watchA 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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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| Subject |
Electric bicycles.
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Electric bicycles -- Design and construction
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Electric bicycles
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Bicycles
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Bicycles -- Design and construction
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Electric vehicles
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Electric vehicles -- Design and construction
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Oman, Henry, 1918- author.
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| ISBN |
9780471746218 |
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0471746215 |
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