History and Why Electric Motorcycle are More Efficient than Conventional Motorcycle

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Technological developments continue to grow rapidly in various fields, including in the field of transportation. In recent years, electric and conventional/gasoline engines have become increasingly popular topics of discussion. Many ask which is more economical and ecological: an electric motorcycle or gasoline? In this article, we discuss the comparison of electric machines and conventional machines in terms of efficiency and the environment.

HISTORY OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Electric vehicles have been used since the 19th century and have a long history of development in transportation technology. The history of electric vehicles began in 1828 when Hungarian engineer Anyos Jedlik built a prototype electric car powered by an acid battery.

The development of electric vehicles continued to increase until finally in 1837, Scottish engineer Robert Anderson developed the first electric vehicle capable of traveling up to 2.4 km with a maximum speed of 6 km/hour.

At the end of the 19th century, mass production of electric cars began in the United States and Europe. Back then, electric vehicles were seen as a cleaner and quieter alternative to the noisy, smoke-producing internal combustion engines.

In 1899, La Jamais Contente became the first electric car to reach speeds of over 100 km/h. With a speed of 105.88 km/hour, La Jamais Contente also managed to break the world speed record at that time.

However, at the beginning of the 20th century, the use of internal combustion engine vehicles overtook and overtook electric vehicles. The main reason lies in the performance of internal combustion engine vehicles which are more economical and have a longer range than electric cars at that time.

Electric vehicles received renewed attention in the 1960s when nickel-cadmium batteries were invented, which were more efficient and could store more energy. However, electric cars are still seen as expensive and less efficient cars. In general, an electric vehicle is a vehicle that uses an electric motor as a propulsion and generates the energy needed to operate the engine and wheels from the battery stored in the vehicle. Compared to conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines, electric vehicles have advantages in terms of energy efficiency and environmental friendliness.

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ADVANTAGES OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

The advantage of electric vehicles is that they can produce energy without emissions so they don't cause air pollution or disturbing noise. Therefore, electric vehicles are also seen as a solution to overcome air pollution which is often caused by traditional vehicles that use fossil fuels.

In addition, electric cars are also more energy efficient because their electric motors use electrical energy better than internal combustion engines. In conventional vehicles, only about 20-30% of the energy produced by fuel is used to propel the vehicle, while the rest is wasted as heat or useless energy. However, with electric vehicles, almost all of the electricity generated is used to propel the vehicle.

Another advantage of electric cars is lower operating costs. Although the price of electric cars is still higher than traditional vehicles, their operating costs are much cheaper. The price of fuel for electric cars is cheaper than traditional fossil fuel vehicles and the cost of maintaining electric cars is also cheaper because they do not require routine maintenance such as changing the oil or air filter. Even electric cars also have some drawbacks. One of the most obvious drawbacks is the limited mileage due to the limited battery capacity. Another obstacle is the longer battery charging time compared to regular vehicle refueling. Therefore, electric vehicles are not necessarily suitable for long trips or operations that require high mobility.

Electric cars are an attractive option for those who care about the environment and want to save on fuel costs.

While the deployment of electric vehicles still presents challenges, technological developments and support from the government and the automotive industry will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the future.

Governments and car manufacturers in many countries are also supporting the development of electric vehicles through tax incentives and regulations that encourage the use of environmentally friendly vehicles.

HISTORY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Electric vehicles have been used since the 19th century and have a long history of development in transportation technology. The history of electric vehicles began in 1828 when Hungarian engineer Anyos Jedlik built a prototype electric car powered by an acid battery. The development of electric vehicles continued to increase until finally in 1837, Scottish engineer Robert Anderson developed the first electric vehicle capable of traveling up to 2.4 km with a maximum speed of 6 km/hour.

At the end of the 19th century, mass production of electric cars began in the United States and Europe. Back then, electric vehicles were seen as a cleaner and quieter alternative to the noisy, smoke-producing internal combustion engines.

In 1899, La Jamais Contente became the first electric car to reach speeds of over 100 km/h. With a speed of 105.88 km/hour, La Jamais Contente also managed to break the world speed record at that time. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, the use of internal combustion engine vehicles overtook and overtook electric vehicles. The main reason lies in the performance of internal combustion engine vehicles which are more economical and have a longer range than electric cars at that time.

Electric vehicles received renewed attention in the 1960s when nickel-cadmium batteries were invented, which were more efficient and could store more energy. However, electric cars are still seen as expensive and less efficient cars.

Electric cars were reintroduced as a more environmentally friendly and energy efficient alternative. Many car manufacturers have started producing electric cars, such as General Motors' EV1 and Honda's EV Plus.

However, electric vehicle production only expanded significantly at the start of the 21st century, when battery and electric motor technology advanced rapidly. Currently, electric cars are increasingly widespread and are seen as a solution to reduce exhaust emissions and the environmental impact of internal combustion engine vehicles.

Traditional motorcycles or motorcycles fueled by gasoline have been the mainstay of two-wheeled motorcycles for decades. Although gasoline engines have proven to be reliable and efficient vehicles, they have drawbacks in terms of efficiency and the environment. Gasoline engines require fuel in the form of gasoline or other fossil fuels to generate electricity, which contributes to harmful carbon dioxide emissions.

In addition, gasoline engines are also not very economical in terms of fuel consumption. Gasoline engine fuel consumption is usually around 30-40 km/l. This depends on road conditions and the driver's driving style. In addition, gasoline engines also require routine maintenance, such as regular oil and air filter changes. electric motor

An electric motor is a vehicle that uses electricity as its power source. Electric motors are considered a cheaper and environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline engines. Electric motors do not need fossil fuels and do not emit carbon dioxide while operating. Another advantage of electric motorbikes is that they don't really require routine maintenance, such as oil changes, which of course saves a lot of money. Multiplied by 5 years of service life, electric motors can save up to 81% compared to conventional motors!

In terms of efficiency, electric motors are significantly more economical than gasoline engines. The mileage of an electric motor depends on the battery capacity. In addition, charging the battery requires a longer time than refueling a gasoline motorbike.

The hottest topic these days is electric motors. It is known, the government recommends the use of electric motors. This means that improvement of environmental problems must be overcome but cannot be separated from the advantages and disadvantages of using electricity. Moreover, few compare it with an electric motor.

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ADVANTAGES OF ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

1. Can Reduce Emissions Having an electric motor is one way to solve environmental problems. Emissions is another term used to describe air pollution. According to Government Regulation no. 22 of 2021, emissions are pollutants caused by human activities that enter the air and/or enter the air, which are possible and/or impossible without pollution. According to the Momotor website, electric motors produce no gas emissions. This is because the power source of this motor is electricity stored in the battery.

2. Save Energy This is related to the increase in fuel prices. In addition, an electric motor can be a solution for you. Further reported by Momotor.id, the case is explained below. The average capacity of the electric motorbike battery is 1.5 kWh and can cover a distance of 40 km. If electricity costs Rp 2,000 per kilowatt, a 40 km trip will only cost around Rp 3,000. A very long comparison with a diesel or gasoline engine.

3. Smooth sound In contrast to gasoline engines, electric engines do not make disturbing sounds. This is due to the lack of energy source combustion processes, for example in gasoline engines that use certain fuels. 4. Easy maintenance Gasoline engines require maintenance at any time. The goal is that the engine and traction remain comfortable when used. Otherwise, the machine can be easily damaged.

Although the electric motor does not need this. Electric motorcycles only require maintenance, such as changing brakes, brake fluid and tires. Advantages of gasoline engines

1. Long-Distance Suitability Gasoline motorcycles are suitable for long-distance travel because of their high performance. No wonder most people still prefer gasoline-powered motorbikes. According to the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI), domestic motorcycle sales will increase by 4.2 percent by the end of 2021.

2. Smooth engine sound Engines with gasoline engines also have a smooth sound. Especially compared to diesel engined motorcycles. Likewise, the vibe is relatively the same.

3. Cleaner Pollution Even though the emissions are not good, the pollution of gasoline motorbikes looks cleaner than diesel motorbikes.

4. Various choices Gasoline motorbikes are the most widely circulated type in the market. Apart from the high demand, this is also due to traditions passed down from generation to generation. So we can more easily choose a gasoline engine compared to electric and diesel motorbikes.

DISADVANTAGES OF ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

1. Charge the battery. Unlike gasoline which is easy to find, electric motorbikes can only charge a limited number of batteries. This is due to the small number of public gas stations (GES gas stations) at the Green Energy Station.

2. Minimal workshops Due to the small number of electronic motorbike users, motorbike repair shops are also very rare. This causes problems when used electric motors are damaged or have problems. Of course, ordinary motorcycle repair shops cannot always handle electric motorcycles, because there are differences in the structure of certain machines.

3. Limited distribution of spare parts The previous two points also have an impact on the limited availability of spare parts for electric motorbikes. Then you have to order the replacement of electric motor parts at a certain workshop. Of course this takes a lot of time and is inefficient.

Disadvantages of gasoline engines

1. Pollution

One of the environmental problems is air. Pollution from vehicles and factories pollutes the air. Motorized vehicles are one of the biggest polluters. It affects people's health. Based on data published in 2017 by the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP), air pollution was found to be the main pollutant that causes death in Indonesia. The consequences are water, lead and workplace contamination.

2. More waste

Using a gasoline motorbike requires users to follow the increase or decrease in fuel prices. The increase in fuel prices in mid-2022 will have an impact on domestic motorcycle sales. GAHP released data on domestic and export motorcycle sales for Indonesia in September 2021-2022. It is known, this figure is believed to have decreased since the increase in fuel prices. Based on the explanation above, it is known that electric motorbikes and gasoline motorbikes each have advantages and disadvantages. However, in terms of environmental impact, electric motors are much safer and do not cause pollution.

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TIPS FOR CHARGING ELECTRONIC VEHICLES

Charging an electric car is much easier than refueling a fossil fuel vehicle. You can charge your electric car at home with a wall charger or a public charging station. Here are some tips for charging an electric car:

Use the correct charging station

There are two types of charging points for electric cars:

Level 1 charging stations and Level 2 charging stations. Level 1 charging stations use normal household electricity, while Level 2 charging stations use a more powerful power source and can charge vehicles more quickly. Make sure you are using the correct charging station for your vehicle.

Know the mileage of your vehicle

Before charging an electric vehicle, make sure you know the mileage of your vehicle. This allows you to determine how much electricity is needed to charge the vehicle.

Fill your vehicle completely

As with any fossil fuel vehicle, fully charging an electric vehicle provides the best range. Don't worry about "overcharging" because electric cars have an automatic mechanism that prevents overcharging.