1. Project Proposal Hybrid’s Angels

2. Proposal Outline Problem Description Proposed Solution Project Deliverables Available Technologies Engineering Content Conclusion

3. Problem Description Degradation of Environment –Increased Pollution –Potential Global Warming Reducing Carbon Footprints –Individual Response –“Going Green” Motor Vehicles –Significant part of the problem

4. Proposed Solution Hybrid Vehicles –Reduced Fossil Fuels –Efficient Energy Use –Compromise Lightning Riders –Senior Design ‘07-’08 –Electric Motorcycle –Implement hybrid conversion

5. Project Deliverables Complete Motorcycle Hybridization Achieve range of 20 miles User Interface –Performance Readouts Improved Charging Circuitry DC-to-DC Converter –72V to <12V increments Street-Legal Collection of Usage Data Documentation

6. Available Technologies Generator –Two Configuration Options Dual Generator Saddle Bags Single Generator Tail Bag –Two Starter Types Recoil Start Electric Start –Strengths/Weaknesses

7. Potential Generators Company:Model: Start Type: Power (W): Fuel Capacity: Run time: Dimensions:Price: DuroPowerDP1500sRecoil15001.1 gal6hr20”x15”x17”$299.99 Briggs & Stratton1532Recoil9001.2 gal6.4hr20”x16”x17”$599.95 Coleman Powermate PC043155001Recoil15501.3 gal6hr20.25”x13.75” x17.75” $449.99 GentronPro2 Electric 35004 gal11hr 23”x18.5”x19” $399.00 Briggs & Stratton30235 Electric 55505 gal10hr25.6” x22.9” x22.6”$825.00 DuroPowerDP3500ECElectric35004 gal8hr24”x20”x20”$429.00 [1] [1] Run time calculated at half load

8. Available Technologies (Cont.) User Interface –Readouts of State of Charge, Calculated Range, Battery Temperature –Available Sensors Charging Circuitry –Based on Lightning Riders’ Design

9. Available Technologies (Cont.) DC-to-DC Converter –Transformers –DC-to-DC Units –Design and Construct Custom Circuit Street Legality –Parts Available Online

10. Engineering Content Functioning Series Hybrid Motorcycle Enhanced Charging Circuitry DC to DC Converter Circuitry Interactive User Interface Minor Physical Additions Data Collection

11. Conclusion Problem Recap Proposed Project Solution Available Technologies Engineering Decisions

12. Questions?