Project Proposal Hybrids Angels Proposal Outline Problem Description

Project Proposal Hybrid’s Angels

Proposal Outline • • • Problem Description Proposed Solution Project Deliverables Available Technologies Engineering Content Conclusion

Problem Description • Degradation of Environment – Increased Pollution – Potential Global Warming • Reducing Carbon Footprints – Individual Response – “Going Green” • Motor Vehicles – Significant part of the problem

Proposed Solution • Hybrid Vehicles – Reduced Fossil Fuels – Efficient Energy Use – Compromise • Lightning Riders – Senior Design ‘ 07 -’ 08 – Electric Motorcycle – Implement hybrid conversion

Project Deliverables • Complete Motorcycle Hybridization • Achieve range of 20 miles • User Interface • DC-to-DC Converter – 72 V to <12 V increments • Street-Legal • Collection of Usage Data – Performance Readouts • Documentation • Improved Charging Circuitry

Available Technologies • Generator – Two Configuration Options • Dual Generator Saddle Bags • Single Generator Tail Bag – Two Starter Types • Recoil Start • Electric Start – Strengths/Weaknesses

[1] Run time calculated at half load Potential Generators Company: Model: Start Type: Power (W): Fuel Capacity: Run time: Dimensions: Price: Duro. Power DP 1500 s Recoil 1500 1. 1 gal 6 hr 20”x 15”x 17” $299. 99 Briggs & Stratton 1532 Recoil 900 1. 2 gal 6. 4 hr 20”x 16”x 17” $599. 95 Coleman Powermate PC 043155001 Recoil 1550 1. 3 gal 6 hr 20. 25”x 13. 75” x 17. 75” $449. 99 Gentron Pro 2 Electric 3500 4 gal 11 hr 23”x 18. 5”x 19” $399. 00 Briggs & Stratton 30235 Electric 5550 5 gal 10 hr 25. 6” x 22. 9” $825. 00 Duro. Power DP 3500 EC Electric 3500 4 gal 8 hr 24”x 20” x 22. 6” $429. 00

Available Technologies (Cont. ) • User Interface – Readouts of State of Charge, Calculated Range, Battery Temperature – Available Sensors • Charging Circuitry – Based on Lightning Riders’ Design

Available Technologies (Cont. ) • DC-to-DC Converter – Transformers – DC-to-DC Units – Design and Construct Custom Circuit • Street Legality – Parts Available Online

Engineering Content • • • Functioning Series Hybrid Motorcycle Enhanced Charging Circuitry DC to DC Converter Circuitry Interactive User Interface Minor Physical Additions Data Collection

Conclusion • Problem Recap • Proposed Project Solution • Available Technologies • Engineering Decisions

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