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Where do they claim that efficiency? I'm pretty skeptical... Chain+Derailleurs can be 98% efficient IIRC
by tln 4y ago
Where do they claim that efficiency? I'm pretty skeptical... Chain+Derailleurs can be 98% efficient IIRC
- radu_floricica 4y agoElectric motors/generators are in the same range. Also I doubt they need to target the best possible chain bikes in order to be a viable solution. Since it has a battery and the battery is (most likely) chargeable, a little loss of efficiency is inconsequential. On the other hand, having an actual physical chain on an electric bike seems indeed unnecessary - at least for less sporty applications, where things like "feel" or precise power delivery are not important. The end result will be a simpler, more reliable bike. Not to mention better looking.
- bryanlarsen 4y agoI googled Schaeffer Free Drive efficiency. A Tesla motor is 98.5% efficient, so a generator and motor combo being 93% efficient does not sound like a stretch.