Design and Fabrication of Foldable Electric Bicycle

There is a diversity of bicycle’ models in the market, but all of them have circular wheels. So, the question is, could a concept with elliptical wheels be a good idea? What is the best methodology to evaluate this new and unusual bicycle from the ergonomics point of view? This study aims at answering this challenge. From an ergonomic point of view, were considered important measures to evaluate this new concept of bicycle those related with functional efficiency (fatigue and easiness of use), safety (possibility and fear of falling) and pleasure (emotional reactions). In this context, this work discusses the methodological approach to get these measures. The efficiency of the proposed methodology is discussed, by analysing the results of a pilot study. This analysis showed that the proposed methodology was effective to evaluate a new concept of an innovative product. In the concept of smart cities, quickness is something which everyone craves for. People prefer the fastest means while travelling from one place to another. Generally, while maintaining a trade-off between speed, comfort and cost public transit comes out to be the best solution. But since these vehicles have specific routes and stations, people face difficulty in going to the station from source location and then from the other station to destination. Use of fuel powered vehicles is not recommended due to the depletion of fossil fuels, also these vehicles pose a major threat to the safety to the lives of many. Apart from the noise and air pollution, fuel powered vehicles are quite powerful and thus unsafe if don’t used with care. A foldable electric bike may be possible solution to these problems. While serving to the needs for ease and speed, it maintains safety. The major target of this foldable electric bicycle for commercialization. This bike can be sold in cities where people need a solution to travel shorter distance at low price with their luggage.