Ford Reveals E Bike Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show

Ford revealed at this year’s Frankfurt auto show an electric bike concept called the E-Bike. Features include a Selle Italia SLR XC saddle and aluminum and carbon frame, with a Giant SLR Carbon 110mm stem. The E-Bike’s frame will weigh just 2.5 kg.

The Concept is powered by a front wheel hub motor which has an output of 350W. Top speed for the E-Bike will be around 25km/h when utilising electric power only. The E-Bike is also equipped with a freewheel function clutch, planet gears and Integral sensor technology.

The electric hub motor of Ford’s E-Bike is fuelled by a 340Wh, 36V, 9.3Ah Lithium-ion battery, offering a range of up to 85 km. The battery can be re-charged to 80% of its capacityin 2 hours, and to 100% in 3 to 4 hours. Ford’s E-Bike uses Magneotostrictive materials to convert movement in electric energy in vice-versa. The same material as used in Formula 1.

Ford’s E-Bike also features a 2012 Shimamo Rapidfire gear shift, Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal gear hub, and a carbon belt drive system.

Controller display functions:

Background lighting with light sensor system

Energy-saving automatic sleep mode

Diagnosis function with fault code display

Support modes: Economy, Comfort, Sport

Displays: Range, Battery capacity, Speed, Time, Distance, Maximum speed, Average speed, Total distance, Service reminder, System diagnosis, Support modes

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