increasing electric bicycle mileage with a mini generator using the energy regeneration method
Aris Sunawar *, Massus Subekti, Faried Wadjdi, Erdawaty Kamaruddin

Pendidikan Teknik Elektro Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Jl. Rawamangun Muka 1 Jakarta
arissunawar[at]unj.ac.id

Abstract

Environmentally friendly and energy-efficient transportation is urgently needed in cities like Jakarta. One method of transportation that is quite widely used is a bicycle, besides being easy to use it is also healthy because it uses human energy to move. But the problem is people tends to not use bicycles because they are feel tired when they have to long distances riding . In this present time many manufacturers offer electric bicycles that have the practicality of a bicycle but are not tiring because of using the help of an electric motor as a driving force.
The disadvantage of an electric bicycle is the distance that it cannot be far and the charging time is quite long, so that sometimes it still requires energy from humans to pedal the bicycle when the electrical energy in the battery is exhausted. So it need a system that can refill the electric bicycles battery while it is being used. This research will design a system that will regenerate the wheels rotation of a bicycle into electrical energy, especially when it is moving and using human energy. By using a 6V DC mini generator mounted on the wheels, and the charging controllers to the battery, when farther the bike rotates, the greater the electrical energy it will generate, so the battery can be re-charged and increase the mileage of the bicycle compared to the built-in battery system.

Keywords: Electric bicycle, energy, regeneration

Topic: Electrical Engineering