Performance Evaluation of Chassis System for Converted Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Kumar, Ravindra; Rajesh, H; Shimpi, Mayur

doi:10.4271/2019-26-0260

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“…The chassis can be defined as a frame like a skeleton where all other parts of a vehicle such as the steering system, engine, and power train are assembled on it. The fundamental task of a chassis is to ensure rigidity and strength to a vehicle [14,15]. Generally, there are two main types of structures preferred in the production of vehicles based on the relation between the frame and the body.…”

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“…However, a lighter design is required in electric vehicles since an increase in the weight of an EV leads to a decrease in the travel range without a recharge owing to battery limitations. In addition to being lightweight, the chassis of an EV must also be rigid because it is the most important part of providing safety [14]. The use of innovative materials for the chassis, combined with the robust design, can meet the desired safety, weight, and production cost [15].…”

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Lightweight Composite Applications in the Structural Design of Quadricycles

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2023

International Journal of Automotive Science and Technology

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Due to the increasing number of internal combustion engine vehicles, fossil fuel sources have decreased drastically in the last century. In addition, the concerns about global warming caused by vehicle emissions have led automotive manufacturers to search for new alternatives to transport. Quadricycles have started to be seen as future transport vehicles due to their smaller design and lower energy consumption when compared to conventional vehicles. Furthermore, they are also considered to prevent increasing traffic jams in metropolitan areas. The lightweight design of a quadricycle is crucial since its weight would affect energy consumption. On the other hand, because of their minimalistic design, crashworthiness is another factor that must be considered in the structural design of quadricycles for the safety of occupants in case of a collision. Composites are one of the most promising materials for manufacturing lightweight structures due to having a high strength-to-weight ratio compared to conventional metals. In this study, different body designs and optimizations of quadricycles are introduced. Comparisons are made between conventional metals and composite materials used in quadricycles in terms of weight and stiffness.

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