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Abstract
The optimization of the energy consumption of a power-on-demand system, used for the electric drive for a postal delivery bicycle, is discussed. Postmen tend to minimize their own contribution to the total traction power in case of a power-on-demand system. The optimization principle links the maximal allowable armature current of the d.c. motor to the armature voltage. This optimization principle was implemented on prototype controller and validated on the road. An important reduction of energy consumption of about 30% was obtained. This solution allows encouraging the cyclist to deliver more biomechanical power as the contribution of the motor to the total traction power is reduced with increasing vehicle speed. However, at start the maximal traction force of the motor is still available and thus still allows lowering the physical stress on the postmen.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference |
Editors | France Lille |
Publisher | IEEE VPPC 2010 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sep 2010 |
Event | Finds and Results from the Swedish Cyprus Expedition: A Gender Perspective at the Medelhavsmuseet - Stockholm, Sweden Duration: 21 Sep 2009 → 25 Sep 2009 |
Publication series
Name | Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference |
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Conference
Conference | Finds and Results from the Swedish Cyprus Expedition: A Gender Perspective at the Medelhavsmuseet |
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Country/Territory | Sweden |
City | Stockholm |
Period | 21/09/09 → 25/09/09 |
Bibliographical note
Lille, FranceKeywords
- electric bicycle
- postal delivery
- electric drive
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IWT267: Electric bicycle for postal delivery
Matheys, J., Lataire, P., Sol, H., Timmermans, J. P., Van Mierlo, J. & Van Mulders, F.
1/09/05 → 31/03/08
Project: Fundamental