I was surprised there were no current motors with an electro-operated clutch so they could truly freewheel and engage for regen as required. I think this could be part of a future motor design with integral regen.
By throttle I am referring to the pedal. This is how ‘one pedal mode’ works on electric cars, as someone else as posted a diagram of below. The top third of the pedal is regen, then a coast window, then a progressive power application.
Going back to engineering school… could be a good option having seen some questionable project bikes and the problems they’ve had. Surprising given knowledge bettering engineering graduates and the laws of physics.
I listened to your experience based on existing products on the market… however the energy is there to be reharvested rather than wasted and let’s hope better products are available in future that can also do that in a way that suits the rider. You seem unreceptive to that possibility.
Every forum has someone who has to reply to every single thread and thinks they know it all but inevitably they don’t and rather spoil the forum for other people… If someone comes on and asks a sensible question (I’m not suggesting perpetual motion or anything of the sort) and you want to snigger with your gang in private messages, then fill your boots!
Can’t wait to read more about your latest project bike!
