1. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 1February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Project Umpqua Electric Vehicle Drive System Team Abdullah Binsaeed Dustin Buscho Steven Arlint Advisor Dr. Robert Albright Industry Representative Mr. Paul Menig (Freightliner)

2. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 2February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Overview Introduction Scorecard Additional Accomplishments Plans Issues/Concerns Conclusions

3. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 3February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Introduction Light electric vehicle drive system –Driver and vehicle weight of approximately 450 lbs –Commuters will benefit –Main emphasis on the motor control and feedback –Displays data analogous to cars speed and fuel gauge

4. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 4February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Scorecard Description Finish PIC microcontroller programming for data acquisition Interface LCD display Complete Theory of Operations document Test regenerative braking under load Note: All of these plans from January were completed except for regenerative braking test.

5. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 5February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Accomplishments Received approval at our Theory of Operations meeting Improved upon throttle method as well as fail-safes Redesigned case for project

6. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 6February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Plans Test regenerative braking within one week Install, test, and calibrate data acquisition system Test and debug complete project as one unit

7. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 7February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Milestones NumberDescriptionOriginal 10/13/05 Previous 11/8/05 Present 11/15/05 1Product Pre-Approval09/13/05 2Functional Spec Approval (Product Approval) 10/4/0511/3/0511/10/05 3Project Plan Approval11/11/0511/18/0510/18/05 4Completion of Draft Circuit Design 10/31/05 5Motor and Chassis Tested10/31/05 6Parts Ordered11/15/05 7Design Release12/9/05 8Power Electronics Module Completed 12/9/05 9Analog Devices Interfaced to Digital System 1/16/05 10Final Circuits Assembled02/24/0602/24/-602/24/06 11TOP’s Approval02/24/06 12Testing under Load03/28/06 13Prototype Release04/07/06

8. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 8February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Concerns/Issues Motor Demagnetizing! Reliability of parts ratings RF emissions (FCC Part 15 compliance)

9. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 9February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Conclusions Introduction Scorecard Additional Accomplishments Plans Issues/Concerns Conclusions

10. CS-EE 481 Spring 2006 10February 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Questions?