Design and fabrication of solar powered bicycle

Abstract

The paper focuses on the design of an electric driven bicycle that can stimulate power using solar energy and the rear wheel is provided with motor. The vehicle is being designed to house one driver; essentially, there would be need for additional space for other passengers and materials In India, the pollution rate caused by fuel-consuming vehicles is very high. It is necessary to reduce the consumption of fuel/use of fuel consumption vehicle and its hazardous emissions. The sunny weather in India lasts around 9 months, hence solar powered bicycle seems to be appropriate in India. Solar powered bicycle can become an alternative to the fuel consuming bikes and scooters.

Design of a Modular Energy Production–Storage System for a Sustainable Bicycle

“…Photovoltaic energy is another clean source of energy that can be used on a bicycle [10]. Solar energy is free, available worldwide, and is usually utilized in e-bikes to help charge the batteries [11,12].…”

Design and development of hybrid solar e-bike for sustainable green transportation

“…It's to achieve an ergonomic and eye-catching appearance.The first vehicles with rooftop solar panels appeared, mostly in three or four-wheelers. Meanwhile, research and development of electric bicycles (two-wheel) with integrated solar modules by hybrid concept are rare [16][17][18]. The electric bicycle has various advantages in urban environments, including being faster, more practical, more comfortable, and can reduce congestion [19].…”

“…− Battery charging time. According to Shashank [18], the time required to charge an electric bicycle battery under ideal conditions can be calculated by the following equation (3).…”