Build Your Own
Electric Motorcycle
Carl Vogel
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
the market 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.
Build Your Own Electric
Motorcycle
covers:
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Energy savings and environmental benefits
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Rake, trail, and fork angle
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Frame and design
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Batteries and chargers
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DC and AC motor types
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Motor controllers
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Accessories and converters
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Electrical system and wiring
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Conversion process
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Safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting
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Contents:
Electric Motorcycles:
Hybrid;
Fuel Cell;
Advanced Battery;
Advantages/Disadvantages
Cross-Country Journey
Electric Vehicle History
Design Options:
Charts & Graphs;
Do’s and don’ts;
Safety Issues and Precautions
Vehicle Conversion:
Center of gravity;
Braking;
Fork angle and rake;
Tire Selection;
Suspension;
Transmission
Selection of Parts:
Considerations about weight of chassis, batteries
Technical Resources:
Battery Calculations;
Wind Forces;
Drag Forces;
Angle of Incline;
Motor Power;
Energy Density;
Weight;
Gear Ratios
Electric Motors
Motor Controllers:
Operation;
Solutions;
Wiring and Safety, diagrams
Batteries:
Battery History;
Technology explained;
Options
Battery Chargers:
Explanation of electrical systems
Sources, parts, companies, and experts
Formulas, Calculations & References
About the
Author:
Carl Vogel is the president of Vogelbuilt Corporation, a
research, engineering, and development company for alternative fuels
and alternative fueled vehicles. Vogelbuilt is in the process of
building a renewable fueling station.
Carl is also the president of the Long Island Chapter of the
Electrical Automotive Association. Prior to that, he worked at Festo
Corporation and Curtis instruments, planning and designing robotic
and programmable logic controller applications, as well as designing
solid state motor controllers for electric vehicles.
Carl also taught at SUNY Farmingdale, expanding the electric
vehicle and fuel cell operations on campus.
Softcover
384 Pages
Related:
0071622934 /
9780071622936
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