A step-by-step guide to building an electric motorcycle from the ground up
Written by alternative fuel expert Carl Vogel, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a two-wheeled electric vehicle--from a streamlined scooter to a full-sized motorcycle.
Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly bike. Inside, you'll find complete details on every component, including motor, batteries, and frame. The book covers electric motorcycles currently on themarket and explains how to convert an existing vehicle. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. Whether you want to get around town on a sleek ride or cruise the super slab on a tricked-out chopper, this is the book for you.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Electric Motorcycles : Hybrid, Fuel Cell, Advanced Battery, Advantages/Disadvantages
Chapter 2 : Cross-Country Journey
Chapter 3 : Electric Vehicle History
Chapter 4 : Design Options : Charts & Graphs, Do’s and don’ts, Safety Issues and Precautions
Chapter 5 : Vehicle Conversion : Center of gravity, Braking, Fork angle and rake, Tire Selection, Suspension, Transmission
Chapter 6 : Selection of Parts : Considerations about weight of chassis, batteries
Chapter 7 : Technical Resources : Battery Calculations, Wind Forces, Drag Forces, Angle of Incline, Motor Power, Energy Density, Weight, Gear Ratios
Chapter 8 : Electric Motors
Chapter 9 : Motor Controllers : Operation, Solutions, Wiring and Safety, diagrams
Chapter 10 : Batteries : Battery History, Technology explained, Options
Chapter 11 : Battery Chargers : Explanation of electrical systems
Chapter 12 : Sources, parts, companies, and experts
Chapter 13 : Formulas, Calculations & References
Index
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