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Department of Advanced Powertrains
Projects
Department of Advanced Powertrains 

Reconstructing a elctric go-kart
Completed Research Project

Aim

Design and optimisation of a electric drive for highly dynamic stresses in vehicles

Approach

Development of a drive concept

  • Developing a longitudinal dynamics simulation to assess energy requirements
  • Selecting a suitable electric machine and gear ratio
  • Designing the engine and battery system

Reconstruction of the electric go-kart

  • Modification of the original frame structure to optimise weight distribution
  • Installation of a hydraulic braking system
  • Development and assessment of packaging concepts
  • Design and modification of the chassis

Development and testing of various operational and hybrid strategies

  • Simulative evaluation of the strategies
  • Experimental evaluation and application

Contact

Dipl.-Ing. Michael Schrank