One of the best parts on the Audi stand is the bike technology idea known as the Audi e-bike Wörthersee – an activity bike that does not fit into any of the regular groups. It is neither a pedelec nor a traditional bike, but is best described as a high-end pedelec created by Audi for game, fun and techniques. The Audi e-bike Wörthersee includes the Audi brand's key competences – style, extra, hook up and e-tron – and examines the boundaries of what is officially achievable in terms of style, light and portable development, marketing and energy flexibility.
This show bike is modern at the very first look – a motorcycle for the next day and beyond. All its elements, even the pedals, have been formed by Audi's developers, for example the 26-inch tires created from CFRP that think about only 600 h (1.32 lb) each and have modern large-area blade-pattern spokes.
The Audi e-bike Wörthersee's ultra-light carbon-fiber shape is only 1,600 h (3.53 lb). It creates use of bionic concepts resulting from characteristics. Material supports are required only at the factors where a lot actually happen. The moving arm for the returning rim is also created of CFRP. All in all, the Audi e-bike Wörthersee symbolizes the full level of the brand's skills in ultra-lightweight style.
The returning rim is motivated by a cycle. The engine unit is a magnetic synchronous machine; it is situated at the smallest point on the shape and pushes the bottom segment base immediately. Highest possible twisting at the returning rim is in the area of 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft). Optimum result from the engine unit is 2.3 kW – a new top value on the e-bike landscape. The finish bike is only 21 kg (46.30 lb), comparative to a power-weight rate of 9 kg (19.84 lb) per kw, or 7 kg (15.43 lb) per power – another record-breaking value.
The lithium-ion battery power is located in the frame; it is about 5 kg (11.02 lb) and performs at a current of 48 V. Its potential is 530 Wh and it can be fully energized from a 230 V supply in two and a half hours. As an substitute it can be easily separated from the bike and changed by a energized battery power.
The participant of the Audi e-bike Wörthersee can choose between five programs; these either support use of the pedals or permit electric-only journey.
In the 'Pure' function the participant only activates the bike by means of the pedals. In the 'Pedelec' function the participant is served by the electrical powered motor; a top rate of up to 80 km/h (50 mph) can be achieved and the activity distance is between 50 and 70 kilometers (31 and 44 miles). In the 'eGrip' program the Audi e-bike Wörthersee can be ridden with the engine unit offering all the necessary power; in this case at rates of speed up to 50 km/h (31 mph). The participant manages the energy result from the engine unit at a twistgrip and can set up it at the on-board pc.
In 'Wheelie' function the energy flow is digitally managed in order to assist the participant when the top side rim is in the air. Alternative managing ways are available, and can be selected by mobile phone or immediately at the e-bike: either 'Power Wheelie' with an adaptable wheelie position for less experienced drivers, or 'Balanced Wheelie' for those with more experience. In the latter function the rider's balance is managed electronically: as his or her bodyweight is removed ahead or returning, this is counteracted by either stopping or speeding up the engine unit.
In this way the participant can effect the rate when driving on the returning rim only by moving his or her bodyweight. Inclined ahead rates of speed up the bike, leaning returning decreases it down. If the participant wants to use the pedals and maintain a continuous energy feedback, the exercising function can be selected. The engine unit then creates good the extra energy required when driving into the wind or up a mountain, so that the rider's performance can be kept continuous for exercising requirements.
The Audi e-bike Wörthersee has a different requirements. The nine-speed hydraulically actuated items switch has a very fast successive activity, similar to the R tronic indication in an Audi R8. The two hard drive stopping system are also used hydraulically. Chair size can be consistently altered at a handlebar control, even while the bike is being ridden. The front side derive uses the more complicated 'upside-down' principle; it is air-sprung, with 130 mm (5.12 in) of journey. LEDs are used for highly effective lighting: the top side illumination is incorporated into the handlebar, the returning illumination into the seat.
The on-board pc is in the shape top pipe and managed using a touchscreen display. Among the features it provides are driving function selection, producing technique series and modification of various e-bike features such as energy pedaling assistance and illumination. The screen shows road rate, distance protected, state of battery power charge, energy consumption and mountain position at any given moment.
The rider's mobile phone conveys by WLAN with the motorcycle's pc. The aerial is incorporated into the top side stopping mechanism line. To trip the bike, the immobilizer is deactivated at the smartphone; the bike is then ready for use. In addition, by way of the program between the motorcycle's pc and the mobile phone, video pictures registered while driving or even finish technique series can be sent to the Online or the instructor. Every technique conducted efficiently enables for success factors. As the number of factors improves, the participant is paid and at the same time the task level goes up. The total Online position can be compared with friends or other drivers. The participant can locate them by way of Facebook or myspace records that can be shown on the Audi e-bike Wörthersee's screen.