{"product_id":"electric-bicycles","title":"Electric Bicycles: A Guide to Design and Use","description":"\u003cb\u003eDesign or build a battery-powered electric bicycle\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimating motor-performance for wind, hill, and cruising power requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimating battery capacity and a thorough description of battery charging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotor and motor-control options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating motor-to-wheel coupling options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlacement of propulsion components\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfigurations and performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow systems-engineering techniques can produce electric-bicycle designs that have long travel range and low life-cycle cost\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTesting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelopments to watch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA comprehensive resource for harnessing innovation, \u003ci\u003eElectric Bicycles\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive practical guide to taking full advantage of this exciting alternative energy technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46507423695058,"sku":"9780471674191","price":101.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_ddbc483f-d7c6-4ee6-80ad-bcd3cd8e59c6.jpg?v=1762771999","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/electric-bicycles","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}