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Testing and evaluation of a new multitrack electric bicycle—A comparative study

  • Technical University of Munich

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose new procedures to test the vehicle dynamics and to proof the usability of a new four-wheeled concept bicycle. We have done this by combining standard tests from the automotive industry and regulations from the bicycle industry. Objective and subjective methods are used to evaluate handling. For the objective evaluation of the vehicle dynamics, standard tests from the automotive industry have been adapted (e.g. steady state circular test, brake test, double lane change task). Approximately ten maneuvers were developed and adjusted, such as the distance from pylons or the speed for multitrack electric bicycles. Additionally, the tests were performed with similar bicycle designs and compared to the new vehicle concept.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Ergonomics in Design - Proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Ergonomics in Design
EditorsMarcelo Soares, Francisco Rebelo
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages743-755
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9783319419824
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
EventInternational Conference on Ergonomics in Design, AHFE 2016 - Walt Disney World, United States
Duration: 27 Jul 201631 Jul 2016

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume485
ISSN (Print)2194-5357

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Ergonomics in Design, AHFE 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWalt Disney World
Period27/07/1631/07/16

Keywords

  • Cargo bike
  • Multitrack electric vehicle
  • Product development process
  • QuadRad
  • Testing

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