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Entrepreneur plays role in electric car movement
May 29, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- One day, instead of filling up your car at a gas station, you may find yourself searching for a place to plug in.
In today's Live Green with ABC 7 report, Hosea Sanders introduces us to someone who wants to make sure Chicago is ready for that day.
Most of the major auto makers expect to have an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle on the market within the next two or three years. By then, a 26-year-old entrepreneur hopes to have charging stations available for you, and as close by as your Blackberry.
It won't be long before electric cars are off the auto show floor displays and parked in a driveway near you. When that day comes, Scott Emalfarb wants to make sure Chicago is equipped.
Watch video .. at http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources/lifestyle_community/green&id=6839127
Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles Creates Spin Off Company Wheego to Make Electric Cars
Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles, makers of electric recreational vehicles, announced that they will produce electric cars through a spin off company called Wheego.
The companies, while technically carrying different names, will still have the same CEO and shareholders will now own shares of both companies. Wheego will be based out of Atlanta, GA.
Source:
http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1021114_ruff-and-tuff-electric-vehicles-creates-spin-off-company-wheego-to-make-electric-cars
The companies, while technically carrying different names, will still have the same CEO and shareholders will now own shares of both companies. Wheego will be based out of Atlanta, GA.
Source:
http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1021114_ruff-and-tuff-electric-vehicles-creates-spin-off-company-wheego-to-make-electric-cars
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
ARAI Testing and regulations for electric vehicles in India
ARAI regulations for Low speed Electric bikes like Hero maxi, Hero Optima, Lectrix e1 etc are as follows
Maximum speed of the vehicle with a single person load ( 75Kg ) should not be more than 25 kmph
Maximum power delivered at the wheel with a single person riding should not exceed 250W power.
At maximum power condition, the vehicle will be tested for 30 min.
More info
Maximum speed of the vehicle with a single person load ( 75Kg ) should not be more than 25 kmph
Maximum power delivered at the wheel with a single person riding should not exceed 250W power.
At maximum power condition, the vehicle will be tested for 30 min.
More info
Electric car test drive
“It’s not a golf cart with doors, this is a serious automobile,” Brooks Agnew said about an electric Geo Metro parked at the Corbin Speedway Tuesday morning. And that automobile could bring 300 to 500 jobs to the Tri-County area. Agnew is the Vice President of Engineering for Green Star Products, a company that specializes in environmentally friendly “green” solutions to the United State’s energy needs. Green Star is planning to open a production building in Williamsburg within the year to produce commercial electric trucks used to deliver goods within city settings. Eventually the company hopes to produce consumer vehicles for people to use to commute to and from work. more info
Source : The Times Tribune
Source : The Times Tribune
Sunday, 5 April 2009
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Build you own electric vehicle - by Seth Leitman
Convert it! - Michael Brown
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Physics of Electric Propulsion - by Robert G Jahn
Build your own Electric Motor cycle - by Carl Vogel
Electric Locomotives- by Brian Solomon
Electric Vehicle and Burden of History - by David Kirsch
Hybrid Electric and Fuel cell vehicles - by Jack Erjavac
The Electric Vehicle - by Gijs Mom
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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles - by Iqbal Hussain
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Electric Vehicles and Storage Batteries by John G Carroll
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Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Hero Electric: Service @ Your Doorstep
Innovative attempt to attract their costumers is by providing best service.
Hero Electric, a 100% subsidiary of the Hero Group, has launched its Electric Bike -Door Step Service in Delhi. Branded as Electric Bike Assistance (EBA) for electric 2-wheelers, this service is also an effort to enhance customer satisfaction.
The Electric Bike Assistance will offer the customer the convenience of door-step and breakdown service within 45 minutes anywhere in Delhi. Customers can contact the service hotline number 41820077 between 8:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m seven days a week to avail any emergency service requirements.
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Hero Electric, a 100% subsidiary of the Hero Group, has launched its Electric Bike -Door Step Service in Delhi. Branded as Electric Bike Assistance (EBA) for electric 2-wheelers, this service is also an effort to enhance customer satisfaction.
The Electric Bike Assistance will offer the customer the convenience of door-step and breakdown service within 45 minutes anywhere in Delhi. Customers can contact the service hotline number 41820077 between 8:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m seven days a week to avail any emergency service requirements.
For more info click here
Man to travel round world on electric bicycle
It is the invention that has transformed the daily commute for million of ordinary Chinese, but a decade after electric bicycles first appeared on the streets of Beijing and Shanghai the "e-bike" revolution has still to catch on in the West.
The journey being undertake by Guim Valls Teruel, a 33-year-old Spaniard from Barcelona, will cross five continents, starting from the Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium in Beijing in May and concluding three years later in east London.
"I want to spread the message of this incredible invention to all corners of the world," he said announcing his journey in Beijing, "millions of Chinese people already use them and they can be an important part of a green revolution in the rest of the world." Mr Teruel, who came to China two years ago to manage a restaurant which then folded, bought an electric bike – also known as a "pedelec" - when he got fed up with sitting in Beijing's interminable traffic jams.
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The journey being undertake by Guim Valls Teruel, a 33-year-old Spaniard from Barcelona, will cross five continents, starting from the Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium in Beijing in May and concluding three years later in east London.
"I want to spread the message of this incredible invention to all corners of the world," he said announcing his journey in Beijing, "millions of Chinese people already use them and they can be an important part of a green revolution in the rest of the world." Mr Teruel, who came to China two years ago to manage a restaurant which then folded, bought an electric bike – also known as a "pedelec" - when he got fed up with sitting in Beijing's interminable traffic jams.
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Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Friday, 20 March 2009
Paris encourages electric bikes
Starting from March 21, 2009 Paris city council is giving discount rates for the electric bike buyers. The residents can take advantage of 25% discount if they buy electric bikes worth 400 Euros.
Vice mayor of paris said - electric bikes are economical and can save 500USD in an year.
Source:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-03/10/content_10982791.htm
Vice mayor of paris said - electric bikes are economical and can save 500USD in an year.
Source:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-03/10/content_10982791.htm
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Electric bikes in India !
Electric bikes in India !
These days we are observing Noise less, pollution less bikes on Indian roads in almost all metros. This shows that the time has come for bikes run by electric motor and powered by battery pack. Current maturity level of the Electric bikes may not be so high to replace the fuel based vehicles but the pace at which this bikes are penetrating into Indian market really shows its potential. Currently there are more than 30 suppliers of E-bikes in India.
Why India is seen as hub for Electric bikes manufacturing?
Growing cost of convectional fuels.
Increase in pollution levels of many Indian cities.
Demand projections for two wheelers in India.
Cost competitive manufacturing capability as of China with better quality.
For low speed bikes, there is no need of licence and registration which reduces the effective cost of the E-bike.
The following are the some key E-bike suppliers in India
Hero Ultra - Hero cycles with technical colloboration with UK's Ultra Motors ltd. Already released many models out of which Hero Maxi is doing good in market. Recently released Velociti for High speed range bike. Still to see its feedback.
Yo bikes - Electrotherm ltd which has pioneered the E-bike supplying on Indian roads already released many models but not many successful but has gained a brand name YO BIKE as a identification of any E-bike. Cost range of the bikes are between Rs.17,500 till Rs.29,000
Avon Cycles - This ludhiana based cycle manufacturers already into market with many E-cycle models like E-bike , E-bike VX , E-plus , E-lite , E-magic etc.
Yash E-bikes - Hyderabad based Cynosure Enterprises ltd launched Yash bikes and having well spread dealership in South India.
ACE Motors- This Pune based company launched E-trendy, E-sportz bikes.
Eko Vehicles- Bangalore based company deals with battery operated bikes.
TI cycles- Chennai based Murugappa group company launched E-bikes.
Delhi based SAR-Group launching E-bike soon on to Indian roads with Lectrix Motors as Brand name.
Other than the above , there are many small players also in to market now. All people claim that the bike runs 60-70 km per a single charge. Battery takes 8 hrs to fully charge.
Battery is the main constraint due to bumpy roads. Battery deteriorates due to current fluctuations on these roads. Due to this battery needed to be replaced after an year. This is the biggest concern for a E-bike owner as he needed to pay Rs.5000 (approx.) at a time. But fact is that , even including battery replacement cost, E-bike running cost would be far below the fuel cost. This needed to be educated to people while selling E-bikes.
We can observe, almost all companies started in 2005-07 era except a few. This clearly shows the market potential of Electrically propelled bikes in India. Though the speed doesnt attract youth , E-bikes are well suiting for Children , Ladies & elderly people. As the technology matures, this will get extended to higher speeds and slowly to three wheelers and four wheelers.
http://www.coolingtheglobe.org
These days we are observing Noise less, pollution less bikes on Indian roads in almost all metros. This shows that the time has come for bikes run by electric motor and powered by battery pack. Current maturity level of the Electric bikes may not be so high to replace the fuel based vehicles but the pace at which this bikes are penetrating into Indian market really shows its potential. Currently there are more than 30 suppliers of E-bikes in India.
Why India is seen as hub for Electric bikes manufacturing?
Growing cost of convectional fuels.
Increase in pollution levels of many Indian cities.
Demand projections for two wheelers in India.
Cost competitive manufacturing capability as of China with better quality.
For low speed bikes, there is no need of licence and registration which reduces the effective cost of the E-bike.
The following are the some key E-bike suppliers in India
Hero Ultra - Hero cycles with technical colloboration with UK's Ultra Motors ltd. Already released many models out of which Hero Maxi is doing good in market. Recently released Velociti for High speed range bike. Still to see its feedback.
Yo bikes - Electrotherm ltd which has pioneered the E-bike supplying on Indian roads already released many models but not many successful but has gained a brand name YO BIKE as a identification of any E-bike. Cost range of the bikes are between Rs.17,500 till Rs.29,000
Avon Cycles - This ludhiana based cycle manufacturers already into market with many E-cycle models like E-bike , E-bike VX , E-plus , E-lite , E-magic etc.
Yash E-bikes - Hyderabad based Cynosure Enterprises ltd launched Yash bikes and having well spread dealership in South India.
ACE Motors- This Pune based company launched E-trendy, E-sportz bikes.
Eko Vehicles- Bangalore based company deals with battery operated bikes.
TI cycles- Chennai based Murugappa group company launched E-bikes.
Delhi based SAR-Group launching E-bike soon on to Indian roads with Lectrix Motors as Brand name.
Other than the above , there are many small players also in to market now. All people claim that the bike runs 60-70 km per a single charge. Battery takes 8 hrs to fully charge.
Battery is the main constraint due to bumpy roads. Battery deteriorates due to current fluctuations on these roads. Due to this battery needed to be replaced after an year. This is the biggest concern for a E-bike owner as he needed to pay Rs.5000 (approx.) at a time. But fact is that , even including battery replacement cost, E-bike running cost would be far below the fuel cost. This needed to be educated to people while selling E-bikes.
We can observe, almost all companies started in 2005-07 era except a few. This clearly shows the market potential of Electrically propelled bikes in India. Though the speed doesnt attract youth , E-bikes are well suiting for Children , Ladies & elderly people. As the technology matures, this will get extended to higher speeds and slowly to three wheelers and four wheelers.
http://www.coolingtheglobe.org
Electric Bikes FAQs !
Basic Questions to be asked before buying an Electrical bike. ( As per Indian Conditions )
What is the motor power rating ?
Motor power is classified into two categories. one is <250W , other is >250W range.
<250W power motor range is basically for children , housewifes and older people. This is most basic bike and easy to handle. This generally suits for an adult and a child.
>250W power motor is for young people who like speed. The pickup and acceleration would be attractive and can take more load effectively but we need to sacrifice speed & drive range during over load conditions.
What motor technology being used in bike?
HUB motors being used now a days which are directly fitted to the rear hub of the bike. This reduces the transmission losses due to chains.
Geared Hub motor also used these days which are compact in size with same performance. This is also connected to the hub and reducing the transmission losses.
Chain/Belt drives also coming where motor is fitted on the frame of the bike and wheel is moved by some chain/belt.
What is the Ampere hour of the battery used?
These days the battery Ampere Hours used is 20AH. Battery technology is Valve regulated Lead acid , which is non spilling and maintanence free.
Other technologies of batteries prevail are Lithium ion, Nickle metal hydrid etc. These are having better energy density but too costly to afford for a bike.
What is the life of a battery?
The life depends on how the charge and discharge is done on it. For instance the bike will go 70 km/hr a day for full charge.
If you use , 35 kmph a day which means you are discharing the battery to 50%. If this continues every day, it lasts for longer time.
If the bike used for 70 km every day , means 100% discharge , the battery life will be lower.
Is there any regenerative braking feature in the bikes?
Regenerative braking is a feature which will charge the battery while the bike is running down the hill. This feature will add to the cost of the controller and not much value adding to bike. Hence generally this feature not being used.
What is the maximum speed?
Maximum speed of the bike has two categories.
<25km/hr
>25 km/hr
How long a bike go for an single charge?
For a charge the battery lasts for 70 km for a <250W category. This condition is for a battery for first 6 months to 1 year. As the time goes , the range becomes lower due to deterioration of the battery capacity.
How much maximum weight the bike can afford?
The bike weight will be specified on the manual. Commonly the <250W range bike can afford 100 to 120 kg with rider and pillion.
>250W motored bike will have better capability but might effect the drive range.
Any legal/road regulations advantages using a Electric bike?
<250W motored bike need not require the Licence and Registration. No helmet is needed.
>250 W motored bike require the licence, registration and road tax. This is adding to the cost.
Any problems related to wire harness connections and fastners?
You should not play with the wire harness leads and connectors. This might break the connectors and its replacement might be a problem again.
Main advantage of using this bike as an Individual
No noise and hence no noise pollution. you drive would be smooth.
Not contributing to environmental pollution which is a feeling good factor.
If there is a pedal, you can even excercise which is good for health.
You can forget about visiting petrol/filling stations and just charge at home.
Lot of operating cost difference compared to petrol/diesel vehicles. Average cost 50 INR ( I.25 USD approx.)per day with a petrol , 5 INR ( 0.125 USD approx. ) using Electric bike.
Source: http://www.coolingtheglobe.org
What is the motor power rating ?
Motor power is classified into two categories. one is <250W , other is >250W range.
<250W power motor range is basically for children , housewifes and older people. This is most basic bike and easy to handle. This generally suits for an adult and a child.
>250W power motor is for young people who like speed. The pickup and acceleration would be attractive and can take more load effectively but we need to sacrifice speed & drive range during over load conditions.
What motor technology being used in bike?
HUB motors being used now a days which are directly fitted to the rear hub of the bike. This reduces the transmission losses due to chains.
Geared Hub motor also used these days which are compact in size with same performance. This is also connected to the hub and reducing the transmission losses.
Chain/Belt drives also coming where motor is fitted on the frame of the bike and wheel is moved by some chain/belt.
What is the Ampere hour of the battery used?
These days the battery Ampere Hours used is 20AH. Battery technology is Valve regulated Lead acid , which is non spilling and maintanence free.
Other technologies of batteries prevail are Lithium ion, Nickle metal hydrid etc. These are having better energy density but too costly to afford for a bike.
What is the life of a battery?
The life depends on how the charge and discharge is done on it. For instance the bike will go 70 km/hr a day for full charge.
If you use , 35 kmph a day which means you are discharing the battery to 50%. If this continues every day, it lasts for longer time.
If the bike used for 70 km every day , means 100% discharge , the battery life will be lower.
Is there any regenerative braking feature in the bikes?
Regenerative braking is a feature which will charge the battery while the bike is running down the hill. This feature will add to the cost of the controller and not much value adding to bike. Hence generally this feature not being used.
What is the maximum speed?
Maximum speed of the bike has two categories.
<25km/hr
>25 km/hr
How long a bike go for an single charge?
For a charge the battery lasts for 70 km for a <250W category. This condition is for a battery for first 6 months to 1 year. As the time goes , the range becomes lower due to deterioration of the battery capacity.
How much maximum weight the bike can afford?
The bike weight will be specified on the manual. Commonly the <250W range bike can afford 100 to 120 kg with rider and pillion.
>250W motored bike will have better capability but might effect the drive range.
Any legal/road regulations advantages using a Electric bike?
<250W motored bike need not require the Licence and Registration. No helmet is needed.
>250 W motored bike require the licence, registration and road tax. This is adding to the cost.
Any problems related to wire harness connections and fastners?
You should not play with the wire harness leads and connectors. This might break the connectors and its replacement might be a problem again.
Main advantage of using this bike as an Individual
No noise and hence no noise pollution. you drive would be smooth.
Not contributing to environmental pollution which is a feeling good factor.
If there is a pedal, you can even excercise which is good for health.
You can forget about visiting petrol/filling stations and just charge at home.
Lot of operating cost difference compared to petrol/diesel vehicles. Average cost 50 INR ( I.25 USD approx.)per day with a petrol , 5 INR ( 0.125 USD approx. ) using Electric bike.
Source: http://www.coolingtheglobe.org
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Thursday, 22 February 2007
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