Drive system optimization of Bio-hybrid vehicle

Project Title

Drive system optimization of Bio-hybrid vehicle

Project Area of Specialization Mechanical EngineeringProject Summary

The need for less carbon producing vehicles is increasing day by day and the automotive manufacturers are developing new concepts that are environmentally friendly.

Also, environmental protection agencies are becoming more and more active to mitigate the pollution caused by the use of transportation machinery and vehicles.

The global warming rate is increasing and the environment is becoming more and more polluted in Pakistan as well.

This vehicle is an attempt to develop a mean of inside city transportation for police patrolling, students, office employees, logistics, hobbyists etc. while keeping the zero-carbon footprint.

This will result in a much more environment-friendly short distance transportation prototype.

A bio-hybrid vehicle is a combination of muscle power and electric battery power or they can also be used as a separate source of drive powers.

It is a tad-pole shape three-wheel vehicle which will be optimized in terms of electric drive system, the braking system will be improved, the solar cells will be equipped over the roof, the aerodynamically fine canopy will be made other than that an improved CAD model will be developed for before fabrication as well as the improvement in charging time and overall range per charge will be enhanced

Project Objectives

Learning components

• Modelling of mechanical components in 3D software
• Get familiar with designing and analytical calculations

Simulation and analysis of different parts or geometries

Design components

• Redesigning of frame
• Mid-drive system
• Braking system
• Canopy with individual PV cells
• Tires optimization

Project Implementation Method

Tasks:

• Literature survey
• Designing a 3D model
• Analysis of model (FEA)
• Design optimization

Deliverables:

• Working prototype
• 3-D design for a prototype
• Design report for prototype

Benefits of the Project

This vehicle is an attempt to develop a mean of inside city transportation for police patrolling, students, office employees, logistics, hobbyists etc. while keeping the zero-carbon footprint.

This will result in a much more environment-friendly short distance transportation prototype.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

• Redesigning of frame
• Mid-drive system
• Braking system
• Canopy with individual PV cells
• Tires optimization

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry TransportationOther Industries Manufacturing , Health Core Technology Clean TechOther Technologies OthersSustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for People, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Climate ActionRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	70000
BLDC mid drive	Equipment	1	40000	40000
Tire with rim	Equipment	1	5000	5000
Canopy	Equipment	1	11000	11000
Electric wiring	Miscellaneous	1	2000	2000
Transportation	Miscellaneous	1	2000	2000
Brakes	Equipment	2	5000	10000