Design, Development and Fabrication of the Different Parts and Assembly of e-Trike

Completed Project

Objective

General Objective:                    
The project aims to design, develop, fabricate and assemble e-Trike that could be adapted in the region and COVID responsive, cost and energy efficient.                    
Specific Objectives per Study:                    
"Study 1: Design, Development and Fabrication of Ergonomic and Lightweight E-trike Chassis and Suspension System
     The study primarily aims to design, develop and fabricate an e-Trike chassis and suspension system that is rigidly strong and lightweight, and stable.
    Also the study specifically aims to: 
        1. To design and develop a lightweight, rigid and stronger e-Trike chassis that can withstand varied road   conditions and loadings
        2. To select and adopt the appropriate suspension system for e-Trike that can withstand applied load for comfort and safe riding.
        3. To construct and to assemble other parts necessary for the fabrication of e-Trike chassis and suspension
        4. To produce two (2) units of chassis and suspension"                    
"Study 2: Design and Development of e-Trike Prime Mover and Drivetrain System                                                             To design, develop and assemble an efficient and relatively low-cost electric powertrain that can propel a 6+1 passenger-driver e-trike configuration.
Specific Objectives:
         1. To determine the necessary size of electric powertrain components that can propel a 6+1 e-trike passenger-driver configuration.
         2. Compare, evaluate and select from three different types of electric motor: dc motor, induction motor and permanent magnet synchronous.
         3. Compare, evaluate and select from three different transmission system: single transmission ratio, continuous variable gearing and a multi-speed gearbox.
         4. To assemble the parts of the electric powertrain and integrate it with the chassis and shell of the e-trike.
         5. Evaluate the performance of the assembled e-trike powertrain                                                                                                  6. To produce two (2) units etrike powertrain "                    
"Study 3: Design, Development and Fabrication of Ergonomic and Lighweight E-trike Body                                                            The study primarily aims to design, develop, and fabricate an e-Trike body that is ergonomic, safe and lightweight with a 6+1 passenger-driver capacity.
      The study specifically aims to:
        1.    Determine the preferences of the tricycle drivers and riding public in Region 02 in terms of seating configuration, exterior body shape, and interior accessories.
        2.    Design the e-Trike body in accordance with the preferences of the tricycle riding public with Co-Vid responsive and safety features.
         3.    Determine the significant difference in mechnanical properties between the fabricated abaca fiber reinforced composite, glass-fiber reinforced polymer and  and galvanized steel.
         4.    Construct and assemble the parts necessary for the fabrication of the e-Trike body.
         5.    Test and evaluate the performance of the fabricated e-Trike body in actual road conditions                                             6. To produce two(2) units of fabricated body "                    
"Study 4: Fabrication and Installation of Electrical and Electronics System and production and deployment of e-Trike
       The study primarily aims to fabricate and install optimal Electrical and Electronic System of e-Trike to improve mileage efficiency and operational safety.
Also the study specifically aims to:
       1. Capacitate the poll of experts for the fabrication of the e-trike electronics and electrical system.                                  2. Establish the fabrication laboratory of the e-trike electronics ans electrical system                                                                 3. Determine the optimal location of the battery and the electrical and electronics system.
       4. Install, test and calibrate the Electrical and Electronic System of E-Trike.                                                                                5. To produce two (2) units of electrical and electronics system of etrike.                                                                                             6. To deploy two (2) units of etrikes."                    
Study 5. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF THE E-TRIKES MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN REGION 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         1. The study aims to determine the E-Trikes indicators on supply chain management and  manufacturing processes and the financial viability of the E-Trikes Manufacturing Industry in Region 2.   

Output

Study 1 - Study 4 

One (1) unit of e-Trike utilizing the design and the fabricated parts. Tested for its stability and energy efficiency.

Description

         Different possibilities for increasing energy efficiency of electric vehicles will be considered. Some options that should result to energy efficient electric tricycles would be reduction in overall weight by improving body shell design and redesigning a lightweight chassis; improving mechanical energy transmission systems, and reducing electrical losses in the system.This project would start to establish a local e-Trike manufacturing hub which will serve as one of the major short distance transport vehicles in the region.