| Re: new electric assist cycling technology
"DougC" <dcimper@norcom2000.com> wrote in message
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> G.fried wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> we are investigating a new type of electric assist bicycle technology and
>> are currently collecting the requirements. ....
>>
>
> I got into bicycle motors a bit recently.
>
> At one point I ran some figures comparing gasoline and electric setups; of
> the two (popular products) I compared, the electric cost over twice as
> much and had a cost-per-mile that was five to ten times as high as the
> gasoline engine setup. This was using U.S. fuel prices, Europe is 2-3X as
> high but still you can see the problem.
>
> Advocates of electrics play yup the low-pollution aspects but that is very
> debatable over the long term, considering the battery production and
> disposal requirements.
>
> There are a few situations where gasoline engines aren't practical--such
> as when you desire silent operation, or for a physically-disabled rider
> who wants "pushbutton power",,, but judged on a cost basis alone,
> electrics still lose badly.
If parking lots gave you free power up all day it would be cost efficient.
That is what they are doing now in the States. Not sure where but for a
parking lot company it would be a good idea.
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