Engineering:Human–electric hybrid vehicle

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A human–electric hybrid vehicle is a hybrid vehicle, or more specifically a hybrid human-powered vehicle, whose drivetrain consists of a human being and an electric motor/generator (and one or more electricity-storage device(s) such as a battery(ies) or ultracapacitor(s)). Some vehicles are able to operate off both human power and be plugged in to operate on battery power.[1]

It can have characteristics of a bicycle,[2] velomobile or other lightweight human operated vehicles[3] with the addition of faster acceleration and regenerative braking, allowing a higher average velocity, especially in hilly terrain.[4]

Interior of a 1998 Twike HEHV

Some vehicles have a clutch and three or more wheels, allowing the operator to continue pedaling and charge up the electricity-storage device during traffic stops.

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References

  1. ↑ Edwards, Lin (August 17, 2010). "Human-electric hybrid car expected next year (w/ Video)" (in en). http://www.physorg.com/news201243600.html. 
  2. ↑ Hanlon, Mike (April 30, 2006). "High performance electric-human hybrid bicycle". http://www.gizmag.com/go/5683/. 
  3. ↑ Danigelis, Alyssa (Aug 14, 2010). "'HUMAN-ELECTRIC' HYBRID CAR GOES 30 MPH UPHILL". http://news.discovery.com/autos/human-electric-hybrid-car-goes-30-mph-uphill.html. 
  4. ↑ "HE Human Electric Hybrid Vehicle | gadgettastic". http://www.gadgettastic.com/2008/01/22/personal-transportation-concept/. 




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