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Smart Transportation: Electric Bikes

Arnav GuptaBrad Larson

Jimmy Shedlick

John Reynolds

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Transportation

Distance from SmartHome to Pratt is 2.0 miles Average daily travel distance = 7.0 miles

Maximum daily travel distance = 10.0 miles

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Electric Bike Conversion Kits

Standard Equipment Includes:

Wheel and Motor

3 X 12V/12ah battery pack

Speed Controller

Throttle

Rack for holding batteries

All necessary wiring

Total Weight (including battery

pack) = 54 lbs.

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Options

PRICE = $400PRICE = $923

Maximum speed 20 mphMore Power can reachspeeds of up to 30 mph

Standard 36V/35amp

battery pack lasts for

average 15 miles of

assisted riding (pedaling is

required to start motor)

Optional 48V/40amp

battery pack lasts for 8-

10 miles of unassisted

riding or 24 miles of

assisted riding

Wilderness EnergyPhoenix Cruiser

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Factors: Brushed vs. Brushless Motors

Higher efficiency No friction from brushes

Lower maintenance No brushes to replace

Better heat dissipation Internals closed,protected from dirt

Lower noise

Minimally higher cost

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Bike: Trek 7.2 FX

Crossover bike: Smooth on road& path

Upright position of ridermaximizes stability

Easily Adjustable for multipleriders

26 wheel higher top speed

Steel Fork

Recommended by Geoff Martin atThe Bicycle Chain

Cost: $459.99

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Solar PowerParts needed to be ordered:

solar panels

charge controller (with meter)

batter terminal

mounting hardware output wiring kit

controller to battery wire with fuses

weather-proof housing creating this will requiresome manual work once the parts are in hand

The Solar Power Plant will be located at SmartHomeas a central location as well as overnight charging

station

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Batteries

$400 (39.6V)$500 (37V)Price $90 (36V)

7 lbs.12 lbs.Weight 18 lbs.

15 miles15 milesRange 12 miles

6-7 Hours8-9 HoursCharge Time 4-6

Hours

Nickel MetalHydride (NiMH)Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)Sealed Lead Acid(SLA)

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Significant Progress

In 4 Weeks we hope to have accomplished:Conversion of the Electric Bike

Ordered parts for the solar power station

Have more specific information about the solarcharging station, and if it is feasible to construct

After that we aim to:

Tweak the bike for optimum performanceReport on our project

Construct the Solar Power Station

Test usage of the bike with residents of SmartHome

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ConclusionsThe range on the electric bike kits is more than enough to cover the

distance needed by the riderElectric power combined with pedaling should provide an easy but

also efficient ride

Riders also have the option of cruising without pedaling

The Solar Powering station should provide a cost-efficient and eco-

friendly solution to powering the bike

SLA batteries are a cheap and efficient alternative to other battery

types and can be replaced easily