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> If the rider pedals hard enough to create excess energy (more than is required to power the motor at the current speed), that energy is dumped into the e-bike
by carl_dr 5y ago
> If the rider pedals hard enough to create excess energy (more than is required to power the motor at the current speed), that energy is dumped into the e-bike’s battery to be used later.
I’d want that to make the bike move faster. That behaviour is going to be really unintuitive. Unless I’m misunderstanding?
I have an ebike for windy/lazy days, and the assistance cuts out at 25km/h. I can still go faster by continuing to pedal sufficiently hard. I’d rather do that and sacrifice regenerated power than be limited to 25km/h.
- tengbretson 5y agoSince the only way to impart energy into the drive wheel is via the 250w motor there's really no way to do what you are asking for without overloading the motor.