Project Proposal
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
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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
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 Project Deliverables
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
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