TechStuff cover image

TechStuff Classic: How E-Bikes Work

TechStuff

00:00

The Basics of the Electric Motor

The direct drive system is the easiest to understand with electric motors. It uses electromagnets, which means that it has to get power from somewhere. If you put a conductor into a fluctuating magnetic field, then it will induce electricity to flow through that conductor. By switching between these, you can have a smoother transition to keep the bike wheel moving as possible.

Play episode from 39:04
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app