Energy And It’s Role In Turning The Wheels Of Tomorrow Emmanuel Gyebison and Andrew Chitwood

Factors that affect energy consumption Overview Problem Terawatt challenge Factors that affect energy consumption How can we start to make a difference E-bike How we built our E-bike EG

Problem Currently, energy consumption on a global level is growing exponentially, and the growth does not appear to flat line anytime soon. So how are we to account for our growth in the long run in a responsible way? We know how to control finite resources, but when it comes to renewable resources we can’t implement them on a large scale and in a cost effective way. Renewable energy can only go so far. AC

Terawatt challenge We read a paper by Nobel Laureate Richard E . Smalley about energy consumption of the future, and his question was, “How are going to meet those demands while taking into account the environment ?”

Terawatt challenge EG-smalley picture, terawatt challenge, estimation for 2050-b/c this is what you are challenging with your prediction; this is why you are looking at energy consumption

Factors that play into energy demand Population GDP Level of development for a country. Lifestyle AC

Making our own predictions We collected data from 1960-2010 for GDP, population, and energy usage Using Excel we made future predictions up to 2050 We observed that as population increases so should energy usage. We observed that when there is little growth in population, GDP doesn’t have much of an impact on energy usage. We realized that a country with high population growth but little growth in GDP has lower growth in energy consumption. EG India vs. China-divide into what was done; what was observed;

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Making an E-Bike Throttle/ Speed control Battery Controller AC-just picture of bike and parts! Maybe equations Electric Brushless DC hub motor

Sustainability Analysis: EG

There is no single solution to the energy crisis problem. Conclusion There is no single solution to the energy crisis problem. We are all going to have to do our part, by making little changes in our life. Advancements in energy technologies 21st Century Space Race So far we are heading down the right path, but we can do more. EG-explain third –they have not read this article;

Gained knowledge regarding research. Takeaway experiences Suitable software Gained knowledge regarding research. Adapting to unforeseen circumstances. Time management skills AC-divide into what was gained and what could be done better if you had more time; limit bullets to one or two words

Aesthetics of the E-bike Future work Market E-bikes Improve efficiency Aesthetics of the E-bike Predict trends for the entire world, and take other factors like CO2 emissions into account. AC

References Richard E . Smalley, Our Energy Challenge . http://data.worldbank.org/country http://www.nissanusa.com/electric-cars/leaf/ http://www.howstuffworks.com/will-electric-cars-require-more-maintenance.htm

Acknowledgements Dr. Chien-fei Chen Mr. Erin Wills Ms. Candace Patton Mr. Adam Hardbeck The rest of the Curent Staff

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