{"product_id":"electric-bicycles-a-guide-to-design-and-use-paperback-softback-9780471674191","title":"Electric Bicycles; A Guide to Design and Use (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471674191","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eElectric Bicycles\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Guide to Design and Use\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWilliam C. Morchin (Author), Henry Oman (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471674191, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 13 December 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 15.9 x 1.1 cm, 0.304 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign or build a battery-powered electric bicycle\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimating motor-performance for wind, hill, and cruising power requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimating battery capacity and a thorough description of battery charging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotor and motor-control options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating motor-to-wheel coupling options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlacement of propulsion components\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfigurations and performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow systems-engineering techniques can produce electric-bicycle designs that have long travel range and low life-cycle cost\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTesting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelopments to watch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA comprehensive resource for harnessing innovation, \u003ci\u003eElectric Bicycles\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive practical guide to taking full advantage of this exciting alternative energy technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Electric Bicycles — History, Characteristics, and Uses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 History of Bicycles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 History of Electric Bicycles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Some Uses for the Electric-Powered Bicycle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Examples of Electric Bicycles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Future of Electric Bicycles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Laws and Regulations Governing Electric Bicycles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Mathematical Model of Bicycle Performance: Power Required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Estimating Required Motor Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Selecting a Battery for Minimum Life-Cycle Cost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Unique New Two-Wheeled Vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Sources of Electric Power for Bicycles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Requirements of Batteries for Powering Electric Bicycles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Characteristics of batteries Suitable for Electric Bicycle Propulsion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Fuel Cells for Powering Electric Bicycles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Best New Electric Power Sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Bicycle Propulsion Power Sources to Watch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Battery Charging.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 History of battery-Charging Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Basic Functions of battery Chargers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Battery Characteristics Pertinent in Charging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Lead-Acid Battery Charging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Charger Design for Long Battery Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Smart Chargers for New Nickel-Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride, and Lithium Batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Smart Batteries for Smart Chargers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Self-Discharge Rate of Nickel and Lithium Cells.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Recoverable Energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Solar Panel Battery Chargers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Motors and Motor Controllers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Fundamental Principles of Electric Motors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Motor Characteristics for Electric Bicycle Propulsion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Gear Ratio Determination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Motor Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The System Design.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Setting up the Electric Bicycle Systems Design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Some Examples of Bicycle-System Trade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 System Design Example.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Measurement of Performance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Measuring Propulsion Power to determine Propulsion Efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Measuring Motor Efficiency Includes Measurement of Motor Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Measuring battery Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Developments to Watch.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Bicycle Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Energy Sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Solar Charging Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 High-Efficiency Motors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Table of Conversion Factors for Units of Measure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Electronics%20\u0026amp;%20communications%20engineering%20%5BTJ%5D%22\"\u003eTJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-IEEE Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand 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