Assisted bicycles: what they are and how they work

The bikes which adds to the propulsive action of an electric motor can provide an important contribution to sustainable mobility

The spread of cycling is an important element for sustainable mobility. The positive signals to a widespread use of bikes are multiplying in recent years in our country.

Less well known, perhaps, is that a significant contribution could be provided by the assisted bicycle (EPAC - Electric assisted pedal cycle, also known as pedelec): This is a bike whose propulsive action is added to that of a human motor. In the past it was common to use an internal combustion engine, while in recent years the engines are almost exclusively electric.

The advantages of this medium are varied, and cover both environmental and economic aspects, such as the reduction of CO2 emissions, alleviate traffic congestion, the revitalization of city centers and recreational areas, but also a greater savings for the individual transport , great practicality and last but not least, health benefits, to name just a few of the most important. According to the producers, with a half well-functioning and performance you can move quickly and autonomously within 40-80 km, even in mountain and hill areas, exerting a beneficial aerobic muscular effort.

23/09/2012

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