the 2009 schwinn tailwind electric bike
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The 2009 Schwinn Tailwind Electric Bike. By: Gladys Avalos. What is the E-Bike?. It’s like a regular bicycle, but with an electric component that assists in pedaling. Schwinn Tailwind Link. How does it work?. The electric components. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The 2009 Schwinn Tailwind Electric Bike
By: Gladys Avalos
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What is the E-Bike?
• It’s like a regular bicycle, but with an electric component that assists in pedaling.Schwinn Tailwind Link
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How does it work?
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The electric components
• The E-Bike’s electric components consist of the Battery Power Pac and the Plug N’ Drive DC Brushless Hub Motor
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The electric components• The Hub Motor’s brushless
design uses “pulses” of electricity sent from the battery to create power.
• These pulses are triggered by the motor controller located just in front of the battery in the battery junction box.
• The controller is like the fuel injection system in a car metering out just the right amount of power efficiently at the right time based on rider input and road conditions
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Power Dial• The Power Dial
allows you to control the power assist.
• It allows you to choose the level of pedal assist you prefer.
• When turned off, the E-Bike runs like a regular bike.
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What’s so innovative about the E-Bike?
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The Toshiba Super Charge ion Battery (SCiB)
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• Toshiba’s Super Charge ion Battery (SCiB) makes the Schwinn E-Bike the fastest charging E-Bike with a standard charge time of under 30 minutes
• Toshiba’s Super Charge ion Battery (SCiB) Technology is capable of charging a laptop in as little as 10 minutes.
SCiB
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• The structure of the battery prevents thermal runaway even if a short circuit is forced, making it one of the safest batteries in the market.
• It has minimal capacity loss so it’s capable of recharging for more than 2,000 cycles which makes it eco-friendly since battery replacement is reduced or completely eliminated
Toshiba's SCiB Link
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Why ride an E-Bike?
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It’s Eco-friendly
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It’s Eco-Friendly• Reduces individual carbon
footprint(More about carbon footprint)
• Choosing to ride a bicycle instead of a car reduces the amount of smog that contaminates the air causing detrimental damage to the ozone layer.
• Gasoline, the fuel used to run cars, is a non-renewable resource
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It’s economical
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Save on gas...
• The E-Bike runs on electricity, not gas.
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Save on mechanic...
• Save on trips to the mechanic, the E-Bike doesn’t need:
‣ Oil changes
‣ Smog checks
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Save on DMV
• The E-Bike doesn’t require:
‣ a driver’s license
‣ registration
‣ insurance
‣ plates
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It’s healthy
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It’s healthy
• The E-Bike can be used as a regular bike, so you can use it as a workout as you enjoy the scenery
• When you feel you need a break, turn on the pedal assist to your desired level
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The Benefits
The Benefits of Using the E-Bike
Miles per Month Gas $ Savings* Pounds of CO2
emissions savedCalories burned (for 150 lb person)
10 miles $2 3.88 279
25 miles $5 9.7 697
50 miles $10 19.4 1395
100 miles $20 38.8 2790
150 miles $30 58.2 4185
200 miles $40 77.6 5580
*Assuming the cost of one gallon of gasoline is 4 USD and the miles per gallon of your vehicle is approximately 20.Source: Schwinn CO2/$ Saved Calculator: http://www.schwinnelectricbikes.com/Extras/Calculator.aspx
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In Comparison The E-bike compared to other modes of transportation
The E-Bike Reg. Bicycle Car Motorcycle
Uses gas (a nonrenewable resource)
No No Yes Yes
For road trips (>25 mi) No No Yes Yes
To commute (<25 mi) Yes No Yes Yes
Approx. money spent* (per month)
Eco-friendly*
*Rated on a scale of 1-5 each icon representing 1. Scale based on all the research.
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Who is the E-Bike for?
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Teenagers
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• No license needed
• Less expensive than a car
• Good for commute to school
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Seniors
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• Cheaper than a car
• Entertaining
• Healthy
• Provides pedal assistance
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Commuters
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• No traffic
• Save on gas
• Some cities offer a tax credit
• No sweat
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Everyone!!
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The E-Bike is here to stay
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Europe• The “Electric
Bikes Worldwide Reports – 2010 Update” estimates that 1,000,000 electric bicycles will be sold in Europe in 2010.
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China
• There were roughly 120 million "e-bikes" on the road in China as of early 2010.
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The U.S.• Sales in the
USA will reach roughly 300,000 in 2010, doubling the number sold in 2009.
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Reviews
❖ Adam Aston of BusinessWeek gives the Schwinn Tailwind 3 1/2 stars and likes that “an electric motor makes pedaling a breeze” and described it as a “commuter bike.” However, he found the e-bike to be “heavy and cumbersome.”
❖Cnet’s Wayne Cunningham “found the assist useful, helping the bike along with minimal pedal input required.”
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Reviews
❖Laura June of engadget said the Tailwind can help you “get to and from work without sweating profusely and horrifying your co-workers.” She also thought “the little extras like the on-board lights really make it a feasible means of transportation.”
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