Development of Two Wheel Drive Electric Bikes for Extreme Road and A Long-Range Capabilities

Abstract

Abstract This paper aims to develop the electric bicycle by using a two-wheel drive that has a long range of use. This development is motivated by many extreme roads and the absence of a charging station except in the user’s own house. A folding bicycle type bicycle for adults with 16-inch wheels was used in this study. The two-wheel drive can be adjusted using the driving motor to be more flexible and adapt to road conditions, although the motor power used is small, 350-Watt 24 Volt for one wheel. The battery capacity used is quite large for the range quite far away, which is 24 volts 80 Amps, and the charging time is about 2 hours. The placement of the battery has calculated the center of gravity and balance of the bike. Results show that this electric bicycle can be used for slippery road conditions and slopes of not more than 1A maximum speed of the bicycle can reach up to 30 km/hour, on flat road conditions. Likewise, the bicycle’s range for a full charge is around 220-260 km, with an average speed of 15-16 km/hour. Two drives can be implemented independently, adjusting the running conditions by moving the drive motor selection button. For extreme conditions, it is recommended to use two electric motors.