1. Optimization of a 1974 VW Electric Beetle Rabei Michael Boyle Michael LaBeach Andrew Magaletti

2. Project  Goals Increase Distance Increase Speed Increase Torque

3. Concept Overview  Series/Parallel Configuration  24V Field Charge  Battery Cages  Forced Air on Controller  Air Induction for Motor  Hydrogen Ventilation  Rejuvenated Battery Study

4. Front Battery Cage

6. Rear Battery Cage

8. Cover Frame

9. Fan Installation  Air induction for motor  Hydrogen Ventilation  Forced air on Controller

10. Test Data - Range

11. Test Data - Speed  Top speed obtained – 68 mph

12. Test Data - Torque

13. Additional Work Completed  Carpeted Interior  Relocated Gauges  Replaced brake line

14. Addition Work Completed  Waterproof the car  Rewire lights  Reconfigure battery charger  New ignition switch

15. Additional Work Completed  Repainted the interior  Relocated the charging cable  Protect electrical components

16. Patching the Floor

17. Battery Rejuvenation Experiment Shaker Table Battery Conditioner

18. Battery Rejuvenation Experiment 1. Find discharge rate 2. Condition all 4 batteries 3. Shake batteries for 45 hours 4. Charge and discharge all batteries 6-8 times 5. Check discharge rates, if any.  Battery Rejuvenation

19. Battery Rejuvenation Experiment

20. Final Cost Analysis

21. Before and After

23. Conclusion  All goals met  Optional Objectives met  Under Budget

24. Acknowledgements  Dr. Hollis  Andrew Park  Keith Larson  Donald Hollett  Marshall Goerg  Wal-Mart  SAE  Jack Johnson  Super Signs