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?