Electric cycling is a special bicycle that uses battery as auxiliary energy and has two wheels, which can realize the function of human riding, electric or electric assistance.
This paper finishing a number of countries and regions to the definition of electric cycling, electric cycling industry development present situation is analyzed, the statistical industry scientific research strength strong institutions, colleges and universities, and entrepreneurs, discussed the technology of electric cycling evolution and achievements transformation situation, summed up the industry standard development policy, based on this, puts forward technological development trend of electric cycling, In order to provide reference for the development of enterprises in the electric cycling industry and the formulation of policies.
- Definitions of electric cyclings in various countries and regions
(1) The United States
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulations classify low-speed electric cyclings as consumer products, and electric cycling products fall under the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stipulates that low-speed electric cyclings or tricycles manufactured for commercial use must be equipped with treadable pedals and electric motors with a maximum power output
750 W, the maximum speed is 32 km/h, and the weight of the vehicle is not more than 50 kg. Compared with other countries, the United States has relatively loose regulations and restrictions on electric cycling products, but the definition and regulations of electric cycling vary from state to state.
(2) Japan
Japan has imposed strict restrictions on the use of electric cyclings. Japan only allows smart electric assistant bicycles on the road and has set strict rules on the requirements for such bikes. For example: in any road conditions, the speed is less than 15 km/h, electric power is not allowed to be greater than human power, but electric power is close to human power; In order to save energy, the intelligent electric auxiliary bicycle stops running for a certain time (generally 3 ~ 5 minutes), and the whole vehicle is in hibernation state.
(3) The European Union
In the European Union, electric cyclings are usually divided into two categories: electric assistance bicycles and electric cyclings. The so-called e-bikes that do not require a license to be legal on the road are electric assistance bikes, which have a maximum power limit of 250 watts and a maximum speed of 25 km/h. On April 30, 2009, the European Standards Committee (ESC) officially published a new specification for electric assisted bicycles, EPAC/EN15194, which contains relevant technical specifications and testing procedures. This European standard refers to the electric assisted bicycle, its maximum continuous output power 250 W, driving speed up to 25 km/h must be automatically cut off, its use of power system is 48VDC battery or device 230 V input power charger.
(4) Canada
Since 2001, the Canadian Federal Safety Act has required the definition of standards for electric assisted bicycles (PABs). It's defined as a build
A two - or three-wheeled bicycle with an electric motor of less than 500 watts that can be pedaled on its feet when there is no electricity supply. In addition, under safety regulations, a maximum speed of 32 km/h must be achieved, and the manufacturer must have a visible sign on the body indicating that the bike is electric. However, each Canadian province has different requirements for electric vehicles.
(5) Hong Kong
E-bikes are considered motorcycles in Hong Kong and, like cars, must be approved by the Transport Department before they can be imported. Currently, all electric bikes in Hong Kong have not been approved, so it is not legal to ride them in the city. Even if the electric cycling is approved, the driver must still have a motor vehicle license. Also, there is no such thing as an moped for a scooter and an moped is considered a motor vehicle.
