Increasing Electric Bicycle Performance using Lithium Ferro Phospate Batteries with a Battery Management System

Windhu Griyasti Suci

Abstract


The depletion of fossil fuel sources and the increasing environmental pollution caused by the burning of motor vehicle fuels are major problems worldwide that need to be solved. One of the promising solutions to overcome energy security and environmental pollution is the use of electric vehicles. E-bikes are one of the most popular electric vehicles because of their many benefits. A valve-regulated lead acid battery (VRLA) is now the most common energy source for electric vehicles. It is heavy and unsafe for the user due to its poor energy density. Lithium ion batteries may be a feasible solution. One type of Li-ion battery that is environmentally friendly is lithium ferro phosphate (LFP). The potential that exists encourages researchers to conduct research and compare the performance of VRLA batteries with LFP batteries. The data retrieval method is carried out using the Arduino data logger application and is equipped with a microcontroller to read current and voltage. The test results prove that the LFP battery has good voltage stability. The distance that can be traveled is quite long, which is up to 50.16 km, because it is supported by a large capacity. On the other hand, VRLA can only travel 37.83 kilometers. Furthermore, the energy density of LFP batteries is great. The VRLA battery has a low energy density of 38.7 Wh/kg, whereas the LFP battery has a higher energy density of 117 Wh/kg, making it lighter and safer for users.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20961/esta.v2i1.61525

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