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1 PDF (xiii, 190 pages) : illustrations. |
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text rdacontent |
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electronic isbdmedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
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IEEE press series on electronics technology ; 8 |
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IEEE press series on electronics technology ; 8
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IEEE-Wiley eBooks
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
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:. Estimating motor-performance for wind, hill, and cruising power requirements. Estimating battery capacity and a thorough description of battery charging. Motor and motor-control options. Evaluating motor-to-wheel coupling options. Placement of propulsion components. Configurations and performance. How systems-engineering techniques can produce electric-bicycle designs that have long travel range and low life-cycle cost. Testing. Developments to watchA comprehensive resource for harnessing innovation, Electric Bicycles is the definitive practical guide to taking full advantage of this exciting alternative energy technology. |
| Note |
Also available in print. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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Description based on PDF viewed 12/21/2015. |
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Access restricted to authorized Chapman University students, faculty, and staff. |
| Subject |
Electronic resources.
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Electronic books.
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Electric bicycles.
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Electric bicycles -- Design and construction.
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| Alt Author |
Oman, Henry, 1918-
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IEEE Xplore (Online Service), distributor.
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Wiley-Interscience, publisher.
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| Alt Title |
IEEE Xplore (Livres)
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| ISBN |
9780471746218 electronic |
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9780471674191 print |
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0471746215 electronic |
| ISBN/ISSN |
10.1109/9780471746218 |
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