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3.2
Nameplate
The nameplate is situated on the frame. The
precise position of the nameplate is shown in
Figure 1: Example BULLS nameplate
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Classification
A "class 1 electric bicycle," or "low-speed pedal-assisted electric
(1)
bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only
when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when
the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
A "class 2 electric bicycle," or "low-speed throttle-assisted electric
(2)
bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively
to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance
when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
A "class 3 electric bicycle," or "speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,"
(3)
is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the
rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle
reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.
Table 11: Explanation of information on the nameplate
CLASS
2
Identification
Classification
Maximum power output Shut-off
speed
2. The nameplate contains four pieces of
Figure
information.
1
250W
20mph
Description
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