DRONACHARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

KHENTAWAS(GURGAON)
AFFILIATED TO MAHARISHI DAYANAND
UNIVERSITY,ROHTAK
APPROVED BY A.I.C.T.E

SYNOPSIS

Project: “Design and Fabrication of electric bike”

Submitted By:-

Kuldeep(10286)
Amit Tigdania(10270)
Surjeet(10323)
 SYNOPSIS

Project: “Design and Fabrication of electric bike”

New Technology: “Self Charging” of battery due to

the motion of the vehicle helps in improving the
output of the vehicle.

In this project main aim is to design and fabricate

a bike that is operated using electricity from the
battery (electric source). The battery operated bike
runs on hub motor of 220 watts by the help of
battery. This motor acts as the axle of the bike.
The purpose of this project is to further improve
the existing technology available with the “YO
BIKE” by triple mode drive.

Requirements:
1. Battery (33AH), (36V).
2. Hub DC motor (750 watt).
3. Body or Frame.
4. Tyres.
5. Brake system.
6. Charger (5 A – 15 A).
Electricity has always been an integral part of our lives. Integral
to such an extent that we conveniently overlook its importance.
Whether it is in the form of a fan, swirling above on hot
afternoons, or a study lamp under which we prepare for exams, it
encompasses almost all areas of our lives. Now extending to the
personal transportation area. So far, electricity has been used
mostly in public transport vehicles like local trains. But with the
shortage of fossil fuels, increasing fuel costs, rising levels of
pollution and other problems, electricity fuelled vehicles are the
future of personal transportation.

FEATURES

This bikes run on conveniently rechargeable batteries.

• No petrol, No queues at petrol pumps and Zero Pollution.
• Operating cost is about 10 to 15 paise/km against around
1rupee/km for
conventional petrol vehicles.
• Vibration free for better comfort.
• Noise-free - Silent Operation - A unique feeling of gliding.
• Less Components - Lower Cost - Price Advantage - about 20%
cheaper than
petrol vehicles.
• Convenient range of about 50 kms to cover distances within the
city.
• Elegant design and style.
• No Engine, No Oil replacement, No Gearbox, No Carburetor, No
Clutch, No Kick, No Silencer, leading
to lesser mechanical components and lower maintenance.
• Tested durability.
• The weight carrying capacity is about 75-100 kgs allowing
single passenger to carry a small child.
• Speed < 25 km/hr for higher safety in city riding.
 The rear wheel of the vehicle is driven either by an electric
brush motor or a brushless hub motor. The drive is usually
direct.

 The variation in speed - acceleration or deceleration, is

done through electronic accelerator which sends electronic
signals through motor controller to the hub motor. This
enables the rider to precisely and smoothly control speed.

 The motor controller acts as the “brain” of EV and

incorporates sophisticated electronic technology.
 The accelerator is located on the right hand side grip of the
handle bar, similar to petrol vehicles.
 Brake levers are provided on both sides of the handle-bars
as in non-geared petrol vehicles. An additional safety feature
is that on applying brake, the power supply to motor is cut
off.

 Battery supplies the energy and therefore can be termed as

‘fuel tank’. The battery is suitably located on the vehicle,
 keeping in mind weight distribution, balance, etc. One full
charge provides a ride of about 50 kms depending on riding
conditions, weight carried and slope climbing, etc.

 It operates with 36/48 volts system.

 Conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy with

high efficiency, precise control of speed and smooth drive,
without energy loss is achieved by hi-tech application of
electrical and electronic engineering.

MAJOR COMPONENTS

ELECTRIC HUB MOTOR

Electric hub motor drives the rear wheel directly. Motors are rated
in terms of voltage and output power, Watts. There are two types
of motors.

a) BRUSH MOTOR: DC Brush Motor has two

basic parts viz.Permanent Magnet Stator and
Wound Rotor

b) BRUSHLESS MOTOR: DC Brushless Motor also has

two basic parts viz.
Permanent Magnet Rotor and Wound Stator

ELECTRONIC MOTOR CONTROLLER

The Electronic Motor Controller, the “brains” of Bykes, provides
electric power to the motor based on inputs from the accelerator.
Controllers are rated in voltage ( for e.g. 36 volts or 48 volts) and
maximum current (amps). A controller with a higher amp rating
can deliver more power to the motor. A high quality controller will
allow for smooth and precise control over acceleration and avoid
overloading of motor.

ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR
The accelerator of Byke sends an electronic signal to the
electronic controller allowing the rider to precisely and smoothly
change and control the speed.

BATTERIES
Battery pack is the ‘fuel tank’ of a Byke. There are various types
of batteries that are used for supplying energy. There are Lead
Acid batteries, Nickel Metal Hydrate (Ni-MH) batteries, Lithium
batteries, etc. Although Lead Acid batteries are heavier than Ni-
MH batteries, they are commonly used for electric vehicles as
they are quite economical with good performance. Bykes are
provided with maintenance-free Lead Acid batteries. Topping up
of distilled water is NOT required. These batteries have special
Deep Discharge characteristics to attain optimum performance.
Battery packs are rated in volts (V) (typically multiples of 12V;
i.e. 36V or 48V) and amp-hours (AH) of energy. An ampere-hour
rating of battery determines the storage capacity of charge.

BATTERY CHARGER
The charger replaces the charge in the batteries after the use.
Some are built-in, while others are separate and must be carried
along if you want to charge away from home. Similar to Laptop
chargers. Chargers are rated in terms of current carrying capacity
(amps). The charger converts an AC supply to DC to store power
in the battery. This charger can be used with any normal
domestic AC plug point (5A or 15A). This makes charging of
battery pack easy and convenient. Moreover, the charger
provided along with the bykes is designed to avoid overcharging .