Developing a Human Powered Electric Bicycle

School Name

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Grade Level

12th Grade

Presentation Topic

Engineering

Presentation Type

Non-Mentored

Oral Presentation Award

3rd Place

Abstract

Current electric bicycle kits face a major problem with limited range due to battery type. Development of an electric bicycle kit with a human powered generator will increase the bicycle range by storing energy from the pedaling motion of the operator. In order to make a normal bicycle electric, a hub motor is placed in center of the front wheel. The generator is installed and connected to pedals allowing the energy from pedaling to be stored in batteries extending the conventional electric bicycle range. Based on the project’s design, the cyclist will be able to travel farther on a single battery charge. The voltage and amperage are monitored in this research study while pedaling on downward slopes and on flat surfaces. The effectiveness of the generator is then determined and range extension calculated. An electric bicycle kit with a generator will allow the cyclist to travel longer distances between charges and human powered on-board recharging will provide an energy efficient product not currently available in today’s market. KeywordsD Human Power Energy Efficiency Electric Bicycle

Location

Wall 225

Start Date

3-25-2017 9:45 AM

Presentation Format

Oral Only

Group Project

No

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Mar 25th, 9:45 AM

Developing a Human Powered Electric Bicycle

Wall 225

Current electric bicycle kits face a major problem with limited range due to battery type. Development of an electric bicycle kit with a human powered generator will increase the bicycle range by storing energy from the pedaling motion of the operator. In order to make a normal bicycle electric, a hub motor is placed in center of the front wheel. The generator is installed and connected to pedals allowing the energy from pedaling to be stored in batteries extending the conventional electric bicycle range. Based on the project’s design, the cyclist will be able to travel farther on a single battery charge. The voltage and amperage are monitored in this research study while pedaling on downward slopes and on flat surfaces. The effectiveness of the generator is then determined and range extension calculated. An electric bicycle kit with a generator will allow the cyclist to travel longer distances between charges and human powered on-board recharging will provide an energy efficient product not currently available in today’s market. KeywordsD Human Power Energy Efficiency Electric Bicycle