Predicting cycling risk at intersections with natural cycling data for speed-controlled e-bikes

The rapid adoption of e-bikes as an alternative mode of transportation to automobiles gives rise to new methods of safety regulations for cyclists. Modern e-bikes feature Internet of Things (IoT) modules capable of collecting and sending cycling data that can be used for traffic safety analysis. This study explores the potential of using cycling...

Multi-use E-bikes for a post pandemic era

The graduation project is commissioned by Bayck, a small E-bike start-up which focuses on designing affordable and simple e-bikes. The company is looking for new market opportunities and perceives the Corona outbreak as a potential trigger for behaviour change towards mobility and e-bikes. To find a relevant design direction for Bayck,...

Universal Charger for Shared E-Bikes: Design of a universal wireless charging solution for integration in publicly shared e-bike systems

The market for shared mobility has seen massive growths in recent years. Pollution and congestion requires us to rethink how we move around and new technologies make sharing continuously easier and more convenient. Society is slowly moving towards a mindset that values access over ownership, and this is also the case for (urban) mobility....

E-bike user groups and substitution effects: evidence from longitudinal travel data in the Netherlands

In recent years, the e-bike has become increasingly popular in many European countries. With higher speeds and less effort needed, the e-bike is a promising mode of transport to many, and it is considered a good alternative for certain car trips by policy-makers and planners. A major limitation of many studies that investigate such...

Understanding long-term changes in commuter mode use of a pilot featuring free e-bike trials

Globally, the need for more sustainable modes of transport is rising. One of the main contenders of the car is the electrical bike (e-bike). To promote the use of e-bikes, pilots are being organised worldwide (e.g. in the USA, Norway, and the Netherlands). Studies have shown that providing a free e-bike to people for a limited period of time...

Determinants of E-biker’s route choice behaviour: The case of E-bikers in Ghent

This research aims at analyzing route choice behavior of E-bikers, in terms of which factors play a role and to what extent. The research is performed based on E-bikers route data in Ghent. Two interesting developments are aimed to include as well, in terms of multi-attribute cost functions as input for route generation and including land use...

Electric carsharing and micromobility: A literature review on their usage pattern, demand, and potential impacts

Shared e-mobility is a category of emerging mobility services that includes electric carsharing, e-bike sharing, and e-scooter sharing. These services are expected to reduce the negative externalities of road transport in cities, which is currently dominated by fossil-fuel-powered private car trips. In order to better inform the development...

Designing a safe and comfortable Super-Pedelec for Spaac Motorized Bicycles: Bridging the gap between speed-pedelec and motorcycles

The Dutch market has been seeing an growing interest in electric bicycles in recent years. While the trend was propelled by elderly wishing to use a bicycle longer, the e-bike market has shown the potential to loose its stigma and expand to people of other age-groups. The urban commuter as a target group demands for a faster and more attractive...

Designing a viable service concept for enriching the electric-bike experience

This project, carried out for the Dutch startup company Spaac, is a graduation project at the faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, at the technical university Delft. The assignment consists of three parts. Firstly, research investigates the user needs in urban individual transportation and people’s perception of the role of the electric...