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new electric assist cycling technology
Hello,
we are investigating a new type of electric assist bicycle technology and are currently collecting the requirements. The project hyperbike.cc is a feasibility study contracted by the Austrian ministry for transport, technology and innovation. We invite you to help us to help you. We would appreciate very much if you could fill in our on-line questionnaire at http://www.hyperbike.cc/Vorlage.phtml?id=716 After answering tips about cycling are displayed. many thanks for your time best regards Gerfried |
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new electric assist cycling technology
G.fried wrote:
Hello, we are investigating a new type of electric assist bicycle technology and are currently collecting the requirements. .... I got into bicycle motors a bit recently. At one point I ran some figures comparing gasoline and electric setups; of the two (popular products) I compared, the electric cost over twice as much and had a cost-per-mile that was five to ten times as high as the gasoline engine setup. This was using U.S. fuel prices, Europe is 2-3X as high but still you can see the problem. Advocates of electrics play yup the low-pollution aspects but that is very debatable over the long term, considering the battery production and disposal requirements. There are a few situations where gasoline engines aren't practical--such as when you desire silent operation, or for a physically-disabled rider who wants "pushbutton power",,, but judged on a cost basis alone, electrics still lose badly. ~ |
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DougC writes:
G.fried wrote: Hello, we are investigating a new type of electric assist bicycle technology and are currently collecting the requirements. .... I got into bicycle motors a bit recently. At one point I ran some figures comparing gasoline and electric setups; of the two (popular products) I compared, the electric cost over twice as much and had a cost-per-mile that was five to ten times as high as the gasoline engine setup. This was using U.S. fuel prices, Europe is 2-3X as high but still you can see the problem. Advocates of electrics play yup the low-pollution aspects but that is very debatable over the long term, considering the battery production and disposal requirements. For longer trips around here, you can carry an electric bicycle on a train but not a gasoline-powered one. It is primarily a safety issue: you don't want passengers in a compartment with highly flamable materials such as gasoline in case of a train accident. -- My real name backwards: nemuaZ lliB |
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Find it hard to beleive that my Lafree costs more to run than even the
smallest I.C. bike SW "DougC" wrote in message ... G.fried wrote: Hello, we are investigating a new type of electric assist bicycle technology and are currently collecting the requirements. .... I got into bicycle motors a bit recently. At one point I ran some figures comparing gasoline and electric setups; of the two (popular products) I compared, the electric cost over twice as much and had a cost-per-mile that was five to ten times as high as the gasoline engine setup. This was using U.S. fuel prices, Europe is 2-3X as high but still you can see the problem. Advocates of electrics play yup the low-pollution aspects but that is very debatable over the long term, considering the battery production and disposal requirements. There are a few situations where gasoline engines aren't practical--such as when you desire silent operation, or for a physically-disabled rider who wants "pushbutton power",,, but judged on a cost basis alone, electrics still lose badly. ~ |
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"DougC" wrote in message ... G.fried wrote: Hello, we are investigating a new type of electric assist bicycle technology and are currently collecting the requirements. .... I got into bicycle motors a bit recently. At one point I ran some figures comparing gasoline and electric setups; of the two (popular products) I compared, the electric cost over twice as much and had a cost-per-mile that was five to ten times as high as the gasoline engine setup. This was using U.S. fuel prices, Europe is 2-3X as high but still you can see the problem. Advocates of electrics play yup the low-pollution aspects but that is very debatable over the long term, considering the battery production and disposal requirements. There are a few situations where gasoline engines aren't practical--such as when you desire silent operation, or for a physically-disabled rider who wants "pushbutton power",,, but judged on a cost basis alone, electrics still lose badly. If parking lots gave you free power up all day it would be cost efficient. That is what they are doing now in the States. Not sure where but for a parking lot company it would be a good idea. |
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G.fried wrote:
Hello, we are investigating a new type of electric assist bicycle technology and are currently collecting the requirements. The project hyperbike.cc is a feasibility study contracted by the Austrian ministry for transport, technology and innovation. We invite you to help us to help you. We would appreciate very much if you could fill in our on-line questionnaire at http://www.hyperbike.cc/Vorlage.phtml?id=716 After answering tips about cycling are displayed. Love this question When riding an electric bicycle, what problem have you experienced most often? Unmantling of parts when driving Theo |
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Steve Watkin wrote:
Find it hard to beleive that my Lafree costs more to run than even the smallest I.C. bike IC is subsidised widely by society, plus there are tons of small IC motors around (economy of scale) |
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I'm all for making travel safe for bicycles and light electric
vehicles, which I believe can happily coexist on dedicated paths and large shoulders on regular roads. It is a mistake though, to combine electric and pedal power in the same vehicle. A decent cyclist doesn't need the assist or added weight, and someone who wants electric power doesn't need the extra complexity of hardware for pedaling. A good electric scooter will weigh ~200lb and have a range of 30 miles @ 30mph. No reason to put cranks and derailures an something like that. And if you reduce the weight by making the batteries and motor smaller, you might as well do away with power assist altogether. |
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nash wrote:
"DougC" wrote in message ... G.fried wrote: Hello, we are investigating a new type of electric assist bicycle technology and are currently collecting the requirements. .... I got into bicycle motors a bit recently. At one point I ran some figures comparing gasoline and electric setups; of the two (popular products) I compared, the electric cost over twice as much and had a cost-per-mile that was five to ten times as high as the gasoline engine setup. This was using U.S. fuel prices, Europe is 2-3X as high but still you can see the problem. Advocates of electrics play yup the low-pollution aspects but that is very debatable over the long term, considering the battery production and disposal requirements. There are a few situations where gasoline engines aren't practical--such as when you desire silent operation, or for a physically-disabled rider who wants "pushbutton power",,, but judged on a cost basis alone, electrics still lose badly. If parking lots gave you free power up all day it would be cost efficient. That is what they are doing now in the States. Not sure where but for a parking lot company it would be a good idea. One word here. Solar! Take a panel, even a fold up, and have a way to mount it when you are in the building. Not for everywhere, since some thieve might actually realize the panel costs more than most bikes, Treks excluded. Bill Baka |
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Steve Watkin wrote:
Find it hard to beleive that my Lafree costs more to run than even the smallest I.C. bike SW Tell us, how many miles does it go on one charge, how many discharge cycles does the battery withstand before needing replacement, and how much do replacement batteries cost (in US$)?.... ~ |
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