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ElectriLite Community Electric Vehicle |
Category: Transportation |
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BC Macddonald
OMNI INSTRUMENTS
Albion, CA US
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Page Views: 415
Votes: 8
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Entered: 07/10/2008
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The ElectriLite (http://omni.mcn.org/ElectriLiteB) is intended to be a locally produced maximum function transportation device that is an accessory to personal computers.
Intent is to have the vehicle built in communities with local capital and business ownership - the ElectriLite is and will be simple enough to build in modest quantities with minimal tooling.
Marketing will consist of support relationships based on internet communications with drawings and production related info being available on-line to the builders. Specific components will be available to builders through on-line facilities.
Rough Specifications: 350 pound curb weight, 3 wheels, 2 people, 90" wheelbase, 50" track, 40 MPH nominal max speed, fully articulated front (steer,rake,lean) via joystick control with integral throttle/brake/light control, personal computer compatible instrument panel/system controller in cabin (all wiring terminates in controller), drive system will be 2 - 24" gearless hub motor wheels (2nd generation) in front, body/chassis is 1.5" Al tubing welded into/thru .125 Al bulkheads and .040 Al wrapped/riveted "body" with a single piece formed-in-place windshield/roof/rear window. Interior is foam backed carpet and seats are commercial, blow-molded bucket (15# ea.).
Alternate/optional energy sources are 2 pedal generator sets (400W each), solar panels
(100 Watts on roof, 60 Watts on nose) and room for 1kW fuel cell. Nominal range without use of alternate sources is 50 miles but the ElectriLite can theoretically carry 100 miles of unassisted range with 200 AH of NiMh batteries. Prime voltage is 42/36 Volts.
Pricing is targeted at $10/# or $3500 but will not exceed $5000
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Meet the Entrant, BC Macddonald
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Contact Email: omni@mcn.org |
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Association: OMNI INSTRUMENTS |
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Profession: Engineer/Designer |
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My Website: http://omni.mcn.org/ElectriLiteB... |
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Number of times entering contest previously: 1
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Design Tools:
Pencil and Paper
Physical models
Analysis software
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Software used:
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BC's favorite design tool:
MathCad - to design PMBLDC motors, but crave integrated tools for full mechano-electromagnetic modeling in a full function CAD environment
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BC's hobbies and activities:
Gardening, Forest Discovery and Restoration, Ocean Kayaking
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What role does BC believe product design plays in creating a better future?
Fill needs of communities for sustainable energy tools.
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