Motives, perceptions and experiences of electric bicycle owners and implications for health, wellbeing and mobility

Jones, Tim; Harms, Lucas; Heinen, Eva

doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2016.04.006

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“…While power assistance makes riding easier, riders still gain some physical activity benefits by pedaling. Compared to a conventional bicycle, riding an e-bike requires less physical effort, which makes e-bikes attractive to people with a physical limitation or as a rehabilitative tool [6,14,17,23,24], and e-bikes can provide the extra help to transport items or children [12,25]. Some studies have reported that e-bike users had higher enjoyment and comfort [1,13,26].…”

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“…For the most part, China's e-bike growth was driven by utilitarian needs for low-cost mobility [10,11]. In contrast, the western e-bike market has been driven, at least so far, by higher income and older adults who use them for recreation, some utility, and extended mobility [1,12,13]. Most European and North American research has been published in the past five years, and focuses on emerging markets, user behavior, health, and the effect on an aging population [6,[13][14][15][16][17][18].…”

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Differences of Cycling Experiences and Perceptions between E-Bike and Bicycle Users in the United States

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E-bikes are bicycles that provide pedal-assistance to aid people in cycling. Because of the potential of promoting sustainable transportation, more attention has been focused on the e-bike market. This paper investigates the differences of the cycling experience and perceptions between e-bike and conventional bicycle users, using samples drawn from independent bicycle dealer customers. A total of 806 respondents in the United States took the on-line survey, including 363 e-bike-owning respondents. The results show that e-bikes play a more important role in utilitarian travel, such as commuting and running errands, compared to a conventional bicycle. Conventional bicycle-owning respondents use their bicycles more for recreation and exercise. Also, e-bike owners tend to bike longer distances and take more trips per week. Both e-bike respondents and bicycle respondents stated that improved health was a key factor for cycling, while Millennials and Generation X respondents cycle to save time and improve the environment. Finally, an ordered logit model is proposed for evaluating factors that influence interest in future e-bike ownership. Travel purpose, e-bike familiarity, annual household income, and education level are statistically significant factors in the model. These findings begin to provide insight and a profile of potential new markets for e-bikes in the United States.

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Differences of Cycling Experiences and Perceptions between E-Bike and Bicycle Users in the United States

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“…Results show that the number of e-bike users has increased, as do the per capita distances. Jones et al (2016) investigated the motives, perceptions and experiences that lead users to buy an e-bike [54]. His analysis is based on interviews with e-bike owners in The Netherlands and the UK.…”

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“…His analysis is based on interviews with e-bike owners in The Netherlands and the UK. Results show that the main motivation users have for purchasing an e-bike is the opportunity offered by the e-bike for longer and more complicated trips (typically longer than 10 km), faster and with less effort than using a regular bike [54]. Schleinitz et al (2017) investigated the road safety of e-bikes, because of their higher speed levels compared to conventional bicycles [45].…”

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An Overview of Existing Experiences with Solar-Powered E-Bikes

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Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are considered a sustainable alternative to automobile transportation today. The electric bike includes all the benefits that conventional bicycles offer, plus faster, more comfortable and longer trips, as well as less effort for the user. In this paper, we specifically focus on a new type of e-bike, the so-called 'solar-powered e-bike'. Therefore, this review paper explores existing literature findings for the use of solar energy in transportation, and more specifically in e-bikes. This paper aims to capture the status of and experiences with the use of e-bikes; more specifically, with solar-powered e-bikes. It presents research conducted so far on e-bikes and solar-powered e-bikes, as well as the main technical features of the solar e-bike. Finally, it analyzes a sample of e-bikes' and solar-powered e-bikes' users, based on Dutch National Travel Survey data and an experimental field study conducted in 2017. Data showed that the main target group of (solar) e-bikes are commuters in the age group between 40 and 60 years old, commuting distances longer than 6 km, with a gross income higher than €2500. Solar-powered e-bikes are concluded to have potential as a sustainable way of transportation in urban areas and cities, potentially replacing the conventional means of transport.

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“…Developing energy-saving and environmentally friendly vehicles has become the new target. In recent years, electric bicycles have gained wide attention because of its characteristics, such as convenience, low noise, and less pollution [1][2][3][4][5]. The popularity rate of electric bicycles has also been expanding gradually.…”

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A Novel Electric Bicycle Battery Monitoring System Based on Android Client

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The battery monitoring system (BMS) plays a crucial role in maintaining the safe operation of the lithium battery electric bicycle and prolonging the life of the battery pack. This paper designed a set of new battery monitoring systems based on the Android system and ARM single-chip microcomputer to enable direct management of the lithium battery pack and convenient monitoring of the state of the battery pack. The BMS realizes the goal of monitoring the voltage, current, and ambient temperature of lithium batteries, estimating the state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH), protecting the battery from abuse during charging or discharging, and ensuring the consistency of the batteries by integrating the passive equalization circuit. The BMS was proven effective and feasible through several tests, including charging/discharging, estimation accuracy, and communication tests. The results indicated that the BMS could be used in the design and application of the electric bicycle.

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Motives, perceptions and experiences of electric bicycle owners and implications for health, wellbeing and mobility

Cited by 206 publications

References 26 publications

Differences of Cycling Experiences and Perceptions between E-Bike and Bicycle Users in the United States

Differences of Cycling Experiences and Perceptions between E-Bike and Bicycle Users in the United States

An Overview of Existing Experiences with Solar-Powered E-Bikes

A Novel Electric Bicycle Battery Monitoring System Based on Android Client

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