Eco Factor: Zero-emission all-electric vehicle designed by Bradley University students.
The rise in the cost of fossil fuel and the global rise in temperature have made researchers and universities all over the globe work on affordable vehicles that run on clean fuel. Students at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Bradley University have jumped on the bandwagon by developing an all-electric two-seater street legal vehicle that will have sufficient range for a typical urban commute.
Known as the Micro Electric Urban Vehicle (MEUV), the car has a top speed of about 65mph, due to its lightweight construction. The car with regenerative braking capabilities to recharge the on-board batteries utilizing the energy generated during braking. The test platform developed by the team has a maximum speed of 30mph and can operate for multi-hour test runs.
The car is powered by an Interstate SLA1161 lead-acid battery that churns out 44Ah at 12V, which fuels a D&D Separately Excited 24-48V DC Motor. Built on an American SportWorks Vector Go Kart platform, the car is driven by a dual wheel chain drive and can carry a total weight of 300 lbs.
Via: Bradley University
