International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 12 Issue: 04 | Apr 2025
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ELECTRIC BICYCLE 1Mr. Ankulge Ashitosh, 2Gonage Prashant, 3Shaikh Saeed, 4Bodke Ganesh, 5Valse Sushant, 6Satish Kumar, 1Lecturer, 2Student, 3Student, 4Student, 5Student, 6Student 1Electrical Engineering,
1Vishweshwarayya Polytechnic, Latur, India
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and societal aspects of electric bicycles. It explores the role of e-bikes in modern transportation systems, examining their potential to revolutionize urban mobility, improve air quality, and promote sustainability. However, challenges such as infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks, and public acceptance also play a critical role in the widespread adoption of e-bikes, which will be discussed in detail.
The emergence of electric bicycles (e-bikes) has revolutionized urban mobility, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional transportation methods. Ebikes combine the benefits of traditional cycling with an electric motor, enhancing speed, range, and ease of use. This paper explores the technological advancements, environmental benefits, and societal implications of ebikes. Key factors such as battery technology, motor efficiency, and design improvements are discussed, alongside the growing adoption of e-bikes in cities worldwide. The study highlights how e-bikes contribute to reducing carbon emissions, alleviating traffic congestion, and promoting healthier lifestyles. Furthermore, challenges related to infrastructure, policy regulation, and public perception are examined. With their potential to reshape transportation networks, e-bikes represent a critical component of sustainable urban development.
OBJECTIVE:To explore technological advancements in electric motor systems, battery efficiency, and e-bike design. To assess the environmental benefits of e-bikes in reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. To examine the societal impact of e-bikes on public health and urban mobility. To identify challenges and opportunities for integrating ebikes into existing transportation infrastructures. INFORMATION:-
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Electric cycle (E-Bike) Overview:-
The growing concerns over environmental degradation, urban congestion, and public health have prompted a global shift toward sustainable transportation solutions. Among the most promising alternatives to conventional vehicles, electric bicycles (e-bikes) have gained significant traction in recent years. E-bikes, which integrate an electric motor with a traditional bicycle, offer an innovative solution that reduces the physical strain of cycling while increasing speed and range. This hybrid mode of transport presents a sustainable and efficient way to navigate urban environments, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. As cities worldwide face the challenges of rising pollution levels and traffic congestion, e-bikes are emerging as a feasible alternative for short- to medium-distance travel. In addition to their environmental benefits, e-bikes also support healthier lifestyles by encouraging physical activity and reducing the barriers to cycling, such as terrain and distance. Moreover, the technological advancements in battery efficiency, lightweight materials, and motor systems have made e-bikes more affordable and accessible than ever before.
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