It’s about time that someone by passed the muscle
powered drive chain. But I don't see how you can bypass the batteries and still
climb hill with cargo. So what are the advantages of pedal electric? Charge the
battery a little while you ride? It makes more sense to put all your money into
the latest battery technology.
I am able to generate only about 40watts with my bad knee, and a heavy fly wheel. Most athletes would not be able to maintain better than 100 watts continuously.
The best way to avoid using a fly wheel would be to use a rotor crank:
I am able to generate only about 40watts with my bad knee, and a heavy fly wheel. Most athletes would not be able to maintain better than 100 watts continuously.
The best way to avoid using a fly wheel would be to use a rotor crank:
Use a high voltage motor to generate power at a
reasonable pedaling speed, and then use a hub motor that uses very little
electricity to move.
Like this solar car motor:
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