Electric Motorcycle: Study of Speed and Range

Abstract

: In the world of ever-changing modes of transport, one that remains and will prevail even in future is Motorbike. In today era electric vehicles are considered as one of the most versatile and sustainable means of transport. Hence, the aim of this research paper is to compare ideal and real-life electric power train motorbike speed and range. This paper includes results conducted and tested effectively on a real-life working and fully functioning model of an Electric motor bike.

Introduction

I. INTRODUCTION

With the rising prices of fossil fuel, there is also tremendous rise in the prices of roadway vehicles. Hence, a cost effective as well as sustainable way for our environment solution to this problem is use of E-motorbikes. Electric vehicles are undoubtedly the future of our world, which also has been scientifically predicted a number of times. A year of researching has been done for this paper. One of the main reasons of this research paper is to compare the speed and range of ideal and real-life electric power train motorbike and find out the difference that could be constructively used and put into objective. This paper gives us information related to the speed that a real time bike can go.

II. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this project was to explore and built a real-life working model of electric powertrain motorbike which is powered by lithium ion battery, it is low in maintenance, pragmatic and budget friendly compared to the existing products in the market for people who prefer living in middle class lifestyle.

III. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

A. Battery

Type - lithium ion

Voltage - 48volts

Capacity – 50ah (amp-hour)

Power – 2.4 kilowatts

B. Motor

Type: BLDC motor

Running voltage: 48v (nominal voltage)

Speed control by hall sensor

Peak power: 1 kilowatts

Maximum RPM: 5000rpm

Gears used- 14 teeth of the shaft & 42 teeth on the rear sprocket

Drive system- Chain drive

IV.  OUTPUT

Various tests were conducted of the final prototype where the ideal speed and the projected speed is compared with the practical speed. All the data was recorded considering real life situation and use. Tests conducted are in real time environment. Charging pattern of the lithium-ion battery was studied and compared. Range and motor rotations along with the motor performance is analyzed.

• Battery = 2.4kw
• Motor = 1kw per hour peak power
• Ideal output = 2.4 times
• Max speed = 68kmph

Therefore, ideal range should be 2.4 x 68kms

i.e. 163.2 kilometers

OBSERVED RANGE = 105 kilometers at medium speed

                      & 80 - 90 kilometers at high speed

Conclusion

We would like to conclude this research paper by saying that we have successfully conducted and tested the speed and range parameters of an ideal electric bike and real-life electric bike which is extensively powered by lithium ion battery. The ultimate goal of this paper has been achieved.

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