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9780071606219

Build Your Own Electric Bicycle

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  • ISBN13:

    9780071606219

  • ISBN10:

    0071606211

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-06-14
  • Publisher: McGraw Hill TAB
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Summary

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Electric Bicycle From the Ground UpFilled with do-it-yourself project, this hands-on manual gives you all the technical information and easy-to-follow instructions you need to assemble and customize an electric bike.Build Your Own Electric Bicyclegets you on the road on a reliable, economical, environmentally friendly ride. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of every component, including motors, controllers, batteries, and frames, as well as details on soldering, electrical wiring, safety, and other essential skills. The book covers commercially available electric bicycles and shows you how to make modifications and upgrades for improved power, speed, range, and safety. Pictures, diagrams, and charts illustrate each step along the way. With this how-to guide on hand, you'll be riding your own tricked-out electric bike in no time!BUILD YOUR OWN ELECTRIC BICYCLECOVERS: Energy savings and environmental benefits Electrical, battery, and road safety Long-range, folding, and high-power bikes Hub motor kits Motors, controllers, and batteries Electrical connections and wiring Brakes Troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair Performance and safety modifications

Author Biography

Matthew Slinn is an experienced research scientist and process engineer. He tests new chemical and physical processes for their performance, efficiency, and operation. Matthew's specialist skills include electric vehicle building and knowledge of fuel cell and battery systems.

He has written several peer reviewed research papers and a thesis on biodiesel. Matthew's career includes a stint at the University of Birmingham (2003-2007) as a Research Engineer working towards Engineering Doctorate (Eng D) sponsored by Green Biodiesel and Shell Hydrocarbon & Petrochemical. Previously, he was a senior chemist at Green Biodiesel, combining his research with quality control of Green Biodiesel process.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Your First Electric Bicycle; Chapter 3. Build Your Own Electric Bicycle; Chapter 4. Electric Bicycle Components; Chapter 5. How to Maintain and Repair Electric Bicycles; Chapter 6. Projects for Electric Bicycles; Glossary of Terms; References; Index

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