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Electric Bicycles: A Guide to Design and Use / Edition 1
Electric Bicycles: A Guide to Design and Use / Edition 1
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For 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 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 setupsused in both home- and factory-made bikesand estimate speed and travel distance for each. Numerous charts clearly present the costs, benefits, and trade-offs between both commercial and user-converted models.
A comprehensive resource for harnessing innovation,
is the definitive practical guide to taking full advantage of this exciting alternative energy technology.