Using naturalistic data to assess e-cyclist behavior

Dozza, Marco; Piccinini, Giulio Bianchi; Werneke, Julia

doi:10.1016/j.trf.2015.04.003

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“…Results show that the e-bike encourages users to bike more frequently and make longer trips. Dozza et al (2016) studied e-cyclist behavior and safety issues with e-bikes during trips [42]. The main conclusion of this study was that e-bikes are faster than regular bikes and, consequently, new safety issues might arise during the interaction of the e-bikes with other vehicles on the road.…”

Section: E-bike Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Overview of Existing Experiences with Solar-Powered E-Bikes

2018

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Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are considered a sustainable alternative to automobile transportation today. The electric bike includes all the benefits that conventional bicycles offer, plus faster, more comfortable and longer trips, as well as less effort for the user. In this paper, we specifically focus on a new type of e-bike, the so-called 'solar-powered e-bike'. Therefore, this review paper explores existing literature findings for the use of solar energy in transportation, and more specifically in e-bikes. This paper aims to capture the status of and experiences with the use of e-bikes; more specifically, with solar-powered e-bikes. It presents research conducted so far on e-bikes and solar-powered e-bikes, as well as the main technical features of the solar e-bike. Finally, it analyzes a sample of e-bikes' and solar-powered e-bikes' users, based on Dutch National Travel Survey data and an experimental field study conducted in 2017. Data showed that the main target group of (solar) e-bikes are commuters in the age group between 40 and 60 years old, commuting distances longer than 6 km, with a gross income higher than €2500. Solar-powered e-bikes are concluded to have potential as a sustainable way of transportation in urban areas and cities, potentially replacing the conventional means of transport.

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Section: E-bike Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Overview of Existing Experiences with Solar-Powered E-Bikes

2018

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“…The first of these, Dozza et al [24], used three fully instrumented bikes with front and rear cameras as well as brake pressure sensors. The data was used to identify potential safety issues related to sudden movement or braking.…”

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“…Since the summer of 2014 until now (April 2017), we have collected over 150 gigabytes of GPS, acceleration, and battery charge and discharge data. Furthermore, we have conducted three surveys, one per year, asking each participant about their sentiments towards 2 Journal of Advanced Transportation [23] Usage Portland, OR, USA 30 bikes 1.5 years Participant surveys Dozza et al [24] Safety Gothenburg, SE 3 bikes/12 riders 2 weeks Video, GPS, braking force, lateral movement Langford et al [25] Safety Knoxville, TN, USA 12 bikes 2 years GPS Schleinitz et al [26] Speed Germany 85 4 weeks Video, speedometer Fluchter and Wortmann [20] IoT issues Switzerland 32 bikes 4 months GPS different modes of transportation. Additionally, the first survey asked the participants about how often they anticipate to use their e-bike.…”

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Usage Patterns of Electric Bicycles: An Analysis of the WeBike Project

Gorenflo

Ríos

Golab

et al. 2017

Journal of Advanced Transportation

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This paper presents an analysis of data collected through the Waterloo WeBike project: a field trial in which over 30 sensor-equipped electric bicycles (e-bikes) were given to members of the University of Waterloo for personal use. Our dataset includes e-bike trips and battery charging sessions spanning nearly three years, from summer 2014 until spring 2017. We also conducted three surveys both before and during the trial. Our main findings were that the primary purpose of the e-bikes in our trial was for commuting, with most trips lasting less than 20 minutes and most trips taking place in the summer months. Our battery charging analysis revealed no evidence of range anxiety, and our analysis of survey results showed little correlation between anticipated and actual use. Furthermore, when asked about their opinions about various modes of transportation, our participants rated regular bicycles higher than e-bikes even after becoming familiar with e-bikes through the field trial. Based on our analysis, we draw several conclusions, including the fact that the general population in Canada is still unaware of e-bikes and their potential. Moreover, e-bike manufacturers should target sales to nonbike users, such as seniors, rather than trying to displace sales of regular bicycles.

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“…E-bike research is beginning to mature, but few studies to date have evaluated the use of e-bikes by individuals. Europe has been in the forefront of naturalistic studies focusing on e-bikes (Dozza et al, 2015;Twisk et al, 2013;Gehlert et al, 2012;Fyhri and Fearnley, 2015). These studies have mostly focused on e-bike speed and safety compared to conventional bicycles by instrumenting bicycles with GPS and video cameras, and allowing participants to cycle through a defined course or keeping the e-bikes for short time periods.…”

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Evaluation of an Electric Bike Pilot Project at Three Employment Campuses in Portland, Oregon

MacArthur

Kobel

Dill³

et al. 2017

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13. Type of Report and Period Covered 14. Sponsoring Agency Code 15. Supplementary Notes AbstractThis report examines the results of an electric bike (e-bike) pilot project, which took place April 2014-September 2015 in the Portland region. Participants from three Kaiser Permanente Northwest campuses (1 urban and 2 suburban) were issued an e-bike for 10 weeks to use for various trip purposes, focusing on first/last-mile commuting. Participants were asked to complete three surveys-before, during and after using the ebike-to evaluate how their perceptions and levels of cycling may have changed. Responses were analyzed using statistical software and a GIS. Results show that participants biked more often and to a wider variety of places than before the study; they become more confident cyclists after the study; and they cited fewer barriers to cycling when given the opportunity to use an e-bike, particularly for overcoming hills and reducing sweat. This study's findings support the general hypothesis that e-bikes enable users to bike to more distant locations, bike more frequently and allow a broader participation in cycling for certain segments of the population by reducing barriers to cycling. Further research is needed to understand how e-bikes might replace other modes of transportation, including standard bicycles, vehicles and public transit. 17.

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Using naturalistic data to assess e-cyclist behavior

Cited by 107 publications

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An Overview of Existing Experiences with Solar-Powered E-Bikes

An Overview of Existing Experiences with Solar-Powered E-Bikes

Usage Patterns of Electric Bicycles: An Analysis of the WeBike Project

Evaluation of an Electric Bike Pilot Project at Three Employment Campuses in Portland, Oregon

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