The Electric Bike – A Must Have
Since the time the first ever wheel was found, methods and technologies have been used and developed to move them,starting from the carts driven by bullocks, horses and other animals. The industrial revolution saw the era of steam engines, followed by the petroleum, diesel and gas driven latest engines. And the ones lined up after these fuel driven engines are the electrically operated engines which have given birth to Electric Bike.
Technological prospect::
Electric Bike are though not very new to the market, but with the latest technological advancements and many design modifications time and again, these have surely become the coolest thing in. An electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike, is a bicycle with an electric motor used to power the vehicle. They use rechargeable batteries and can travel up to 15 to 20 miles per hour (24 to 32 km/h may vary depending upon the model and its features may also stretch beyond this). Such motorized bicycles which require the rider to pedal in order to activate the motor is known as a pedelec.
With several technologies available there are many possible types of electric motorized bicycles, varying in cost and complexity. In general, a direct-drive and a geared motor unit, both are used. An electric power-assist system may be added to almost any pedal cycle using chain drive, belt drive, hub motors or friction drive. The power levels of motors used are influenced by available legalcategories and are often limited to under 750 watts
Electric bicycles use rechargeable batteries, electric motors and some form of control which can be as simple as an on-off switch but is more usually an electronic pulse width modulation control. The bicycles can be charged from solar or the mains (electric system), as is common today. Battery systems in use include lead-acid, NiCd, NiMH and Li-ion batteries.
Advantages and Future Prospects::
Electric bikes not only cut short your efforts put into cycling, but also increase the pleasure of cycling. They are very handy, economical, easily recharged and light weight so as to be handled by anyone. They represent just the beginning of an electric transportation system that will make our planet a better place to live. With all the benefits of clean, quiet, electric power, plus world-class design and engineering the ebike is the world’s most advanced new breed of vehicle. Since the health professionals often recommend a stationary bike be used in the early stages of cardiac rehabilitation program, such bikes can prove out be a very useful as they require less cardiac exertion for those who have experienced heart problems.
Most electric bikes can be classified as zero-emissions vehicles, as they emit no combustion by products considering which it is pretty clear that electric bicycles will have significantly lower environmental impact than conventional automobiles, and are generally seen as environmentally desirable in an urban environment. Their popularity in the Asians markets (china) has also led them into the European and American markets with a very successful response.
Depending on the laws of the country in which they are sold, in some markets they are rapidly replacing traditional bikes and motorcycles. Their exponentially rising sales growth figures over the past 3-4 years clearly show that electric bikes are surely going to go a long way and are soon to be the next big thing in.
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