A comparative Study of 12 Electrically Assisted Bicycles

Jean-Marc Timmermans; Julien Matheys; Philippe Lataire; Joeri Van Mierlo; Jan Cappelle

A comparative Study of 12 Electrically Assisted Bicycles

Jean-Marc Timmermans, Julien Matheys, Philippe Lataire, Joeri Van Mierlo, Jan Cappelle

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Abstract

A sample of 12 electric bicycles offered on the Belgian and Italian markets was the subject of a comparative quality and performance study. This sample contains electric bicycles of different price categories and with different drive technologies. This paper describes the test program that was used for the study and reveals the differences that were observed between the test samples. The electric bicycles were tested on the road in the Brussels region. An appreciation of the electric traction offered by the bicycle in different situations was given: electrical assistance at start, on a flat road, when riding uphill and when decelerating or braking with the bicycle. The vehicle s driving range under real driving conditions, was determined for the different electric bicycles. Also the electricity consumption when recharging the traction battery was measured and allowed to make an analysis of the cost for driving an electric bicycle. An environmental analysis (well-to-wheel) was made of the electric bicycles and put against the environmental impact of a thermal moped and an electric scooter.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The 24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition
Publisher	EVS 24
Publication status	Published - 13 May 2009
Event	Finds and Results from the Swedish Cyprus Expedition: A Gender Perspective at the Medelhavsmuseet - Stockholm, Sweden Duration: 21 Sept 2009 → 25 Sept 2009

Publication series

Name	A comparative Study of 12 Electrically Assisted Bicycles

Conference

Conference	Finds and Results from the Swedish Cyprus Expedition: A Gender Perspective at the Medelhavsmuseet
Country/Territory	Sweden
City	Stockholm
Period	21/09/09 → 25/09/09

Keywords

electric bicycle
environment
energy consumption
vehicle performance
light electric vehicle

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Jean-Marc Paul Timmermans (Participant)
13 May 2009
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Testen met Fietsen met elektrische hulpmotor
Jean-Marc Paul Timmermans (Member)
4 Feb 2008 → 30 Apr 2008
Activity: Consultancy

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Timmermans, J-M, Matheys, J, Lataire, P , Van Mierlo, J & Cappelle, J 2009, A comparative Study of 12 Electrically Assisted Bicycles. in The 24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition. A comparative Study of 12 Electrically Assisted Bicycles, EVS 24, Finds and Results from the Swedish Cyprus Expedition: A Gender Perspective at the Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, Sweden, 21/09/09. <http://www.evs24.org/>

A comparative Study of 12 Electrically Assisted Bicycles. / Timmermans, Jean-Marc; Matheys, Julien; Lataire, Philippe et al.
The 24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition. EVS 24, 2009. (A comparative Study of 12 Electrically Assisted Bicycles).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper

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A comparative Study of 12 Electrically Assisted Bicycles

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