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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– Performance
Readouts
• ImprovedChargingCircuitry
• DC-to-DC Converter– 72V to <12V
increments
• Street-Legal• Collection of Usage
Data• Documentation
Available Technologies
• Generator– Two Configuration
Options• Dual Generator Saddle
Bags• Single Generator Tail
Bag
– Two Starter Types• Recoil Start• Electric Start
– Strengths/Weaknesses
Potential GeneratorsCompany: Model:
Start Type:
Power (W):
Fuel Capacity:
Run time:
Dimensions: Price:
DuroPower DP1500s Recoil 1500 1.1 gal 6hr 20”x15”x17” $299.99
Briggs & Stratton 1532 Recoil 900 1.2 gal 6.4hr 20”x16”x17” $599.95
Coleman Powermate
PC043155001 Recoil 1550 1.3 gal 6hr 20.25”x13.75”x17.75”
$449.99
Gentron Pro2 Electric 3500 4 gal 11hr 23”x18.5”x19” $399.00
Briggs & Stratton 30235 Electric 5550 5 gal 10hr 25.6” x22.9” x22.6” $825.00
DuroPower DP3500EC Electric 3500 4 gal 8hr 24”x20”x20” $429.00
[1] Run time calculated at half load
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
Questions?