Developing Longitudinal Vehicle Dynamics Model of Electric Bicycles for Virtual Validation of Active Safety Systems †

Publication Name: Engineering Proceedings

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 113

Issue: 1

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

The increasing adoption of electric bicycles (e-bikes) has led to a growing need for advanced active safety systems, such as anti-lock braking systems (ABSs), to enhance rider safety. In recent years, both hydraulic and electromechanical ABSs were researched. To support the development and validation of these systems, this paper presents a longitudinal vehicle dynamics model of an electric bicycle. The model captures key physical interactions, including drivetrain, transmission, braking, and tire–road contact, to accurately simulate longitudinal motion. By leveraging this model, future studies can perform virtual validation of active safety components in a controlled and repeatable environment, reducing the dependency on costly and time-intensive physical testing. The proposed model lays the foundation for a model-based design approach, enabling early-stage performance assessment and optimization of safety-critical functions in electric bicycles.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/engproc2025113073

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