Electric Vehicle Technologies: Trends, Control, and Charging Solutions

Hardware Design of Electric Bicycle with Solar Panel

Author(s): Nitesh Tiwari*, Shivangi Agrawal, Sumit Patel and Chandra Mohan Chaurasiya

Pp: 202-221 (20)

DOI: 10.2174/9789815324877125010013

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Solar energy manifests as rays and heat emitted by the sun. Solar panels consist of solar cells that convert light into electrical energy. The contemporary landscape calls for innovative solutions to combat fuel dependency and environmental degradation, with a solar hybrid bicycle system emerging as a promising remedy. The escalating emission of carbon dioxide from vehicular exhausts exacerbates the pace of global warming. Concurrently, the relentless surge in fuel prices across India and globally underscores the imperative to explore alternative avenues and harness natural resources judiciously. The integration of a hybrid solar bicycle system presents a tangible opportunity to mitigate CO2 emissions and curtail fuel expenses. The solar bicycle epitomizes an electric vehicle paradigm, leveraging solar energy to replenish its battery reserves and power its motor. Endowed with nine months of abundant sunshine annually, India stands poised to reap substantial benefits from such innovative transportation solutions. The hybrid bicycle, crafted to amalgamate solar energy and a dynamo-driven battery charging mechanism, embodies a sustainable mode of transportation. Integral to the operational framework is an accelerator mechanism facilitating motor speed regulation, thereby ensuring optimal control over power supply. This fusion of renewable energy and conventional cycling components heralds a paradigm shift in sustainable mobility solutions. By harnessing solar power and kinetic energy through the dynamo, the hybrid bicycle exemplifies an environmentally conscious mode of transport conducive to reducing carbon emissions and alleviating fuel dependency. The advent of the solar hybrid bicycle system symbolizes a pivotal stride towards addressing contemporary challenges associated with fuel consumption and environmental degradation. With India's climatic predisposition favoring solar energy utilization, the proliferation of such innovative transportation solutions holds promise for ushering in a greener, more sustainable future.


Keywords: Controller, Electric vehicle, Electric two wheelers, Hardware architecture, Hub BLDC motor, Solar based vehicle.

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