What is E Vehicle and how to assemble a one of your own?

 

E Vehicles are meant for transportation where it is not using conventional fuel and uses electricity for moving. Compared to the conventional vehicle uses less components when compared to a Fuel Engine and thereby the Gross weight is less than the fuel vehicle. E Vehicles creates less pollution to the environment as it does not emit toxic gases as there is no combustion process involved. These vehicles are efficient than the conventional fuel vehicles as there the gross weight is less and could move more distance than the conventional vehicle resulting better mileage. Further the vehicle has less maintenance cost compared to the conventional vehicles as the functions are done with lesser components than the other vehicles.

In this article we are going to see the process, function, advantages, disadvantages, maintenance, cost and associated assembling procedure.  The cost comparison will provide an insight to make a buying decision for the E vehicle.

Process:

E Vehicles move through the stored electric energy inside a tubular battery. As the battery delivers charges once the vehicle is ignited and the charge flows through the cables to the electric motor fitted to the hub of the vehicle tyre. The motor speed could be adjustable by controlling the charge transferring from the storage battery. In this way the acceleration of the vehicle is controlled. The vehicle has other control parameters and monitoring features. The control parameters include charging controller, Luminescence controller, Direction Indicators and Automatic Smart Controllers. The monitoring features include Battery Level and Conditions, Vehicle Speed and Side stand alert.

Function:

The vehicle is switched on the charge from the battery travels to the hub motor and switches the motor. The motor speed is varied by adjusting the accelerator and thereby the vehicle starts moving. The hub motors are advanced in the E Vehicle field as the feature eliminates the necessity of the chain system, thereby reducing the frictional losses. The battery is charged by the DC energy, where the adaptor converts AC to DC and the charged ions are stored inside the battery plates. This stored energy is then released by switching on the motor i.e. the load gets activated. The charges will be energizing the coil inside the motor hub fitted inside the permanent motor; as a result the rotor (energized coil) rotates. This rotation is directly coupled with front / back axle drums of the vehicle hence the vehicle tyre starts moving. As the vehicle moves the charge gets discharges from the battery, whereas the resulting in vehicle acceleration.  The battery is typically designed for a distance limit of 100 kms or 2 hours continuously, whichever is earlier. The vehicle has speed limit upto 60 km/ hr whereas the conventional vehicle is designed for 140 to 160 kmph.  The vehicle has a front and back shock absorber which enables smooth riding.

Advantages:

·         Low Operational Cost

·         Low Maintenance Cost

·         Eco Friendly

·         Less Frictional Loss

·         Low Wear and Tear Loss

·         Less Spare parts

·         No Registrations

·         Not abided by RTO regulations 

Disadvantages:

·         Low Pick Up

·         Not suitable for longer travel

·         Battery replacement over a period of time

·         Lower density for charging stations

·         Lower resale value

·         Lower load bearing capacity

Maintenance:

·         Periodic checkups for battery

·         Periodic checkup for hub motor

·         Periodic checkup for Electrical Connections

·         Periodic checkup for Brake shoes

 

 

 Cost:

The cost of the E vechicle varies from capacity to capacity and torque range. The lower starting range is typically made up of 05. to 1  hp hub motor, with lower rpm i.e typically 1000 rpm range. The high end range is made up of 3 to 4 hp motor with 3000 rpm range. Hence the cost of the lowest price vehicle would be benchmarked to  Rs. 22,000/- per hp.

Assembling Techniques:

The E vehicle could be easily set up with existing conventional vehicle or in a bicycle. The major parts that to be procured to build a E Cycle are Hub motorized wheel, Deep Cycle Battery and accessories like accelerator, indicators and On/Off switch. First the traditional wheel of the cycle (either front or back) to be replaced with hub motorized wheel. The battery to be fitted, at the front side of the cycle to balance the weight, as the battery typically weighs 1200 g to 1800 g. The cable from the accelerator is to be fitted to the hub motorized wheel, and a cable from the battery has to be connected to the On/Off switch, Indicator and Horn arrangement. And that’s it; the E vehicle is now ready.

Conclusion:

Hope the article provides you insights about the E vehicle before you make decision to purchase one. If you are interested to know more about the E Vehicle please write to us by email or message. If you found this article as informative please forward it your network under your own consent.