Developing a Hybrid Electric Bicycle | Original Article

ABSTRACT:

ABSTRACT

Energy and environmental concerns, new paradigms for urban mobility and transportation increased in the past few years. The interest in Light Electric Vehicles has been catching up rapidly. Electrically Power Assisted Cycles or electric hybrid bicycle received a great deal of attention as it proves ease to the rider while riding. Electric hybrid bicycle is one that is suitable for general-purpose commuting. Electrically Power Assisted Cycles enables substantially longer distance power assist cycling. Several efforts have been made in order to improve its performance in terms of autonomy, weight, aesthetic and feeling with the rider. In this paper, hybrid electric bicycle developed by a team of engineering students as a part of their project is presented.  The paper gives the methodology adopted, selection criteria of various components, their specifications and performance of the developed bicycle.