Ekolectric car

The project involves converting a small (ICE) fuel car into a full electric one. In fact, a Mercedes SMART is going to be the prototype. The internal combustion engine has already been taken out and a new electric motor has been ordered. The goal of the team is to have built a working prototype by January 2012, in collaboration with the Energy Club, the Industrial Design faculty, the Haagse Hogeschool and a Dutch high-school.

The team has to design the electric transmission system, the power regulation, the mechanical and gearbox transmission, the user interface, the controller, the breaking system, the HV and battery system and also move within an attractive budget.  One of the main goals of this project is to achieve the 80/80 concept, i.e. at least 80 km/h maximum speed and at least a range with a minimum of 80 km.

Furthermore, a market research has to take place as well, in order to determine the nature of the commercial module which is going to be launched in January 2012. The final goal of the project is to establish the new model in the market by selling 200 pieces per year. The module has to meet the "plug and play" conditions, since the aim is that the user must be able to convert a normal car into a full electric one in two working days. Finally, the prototype has to be modular, thus facilitating the conversion of other small cars (e.g. Renault C1) to fully electric ones.

More information
This project is conducted in cooperation with Accenda. For more information or to apply please send an email to projects@energyclub.nl