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Electric Motorcycles

Why build an electric motorcycle?

‘Cause they’re awesome

To save the planet…

#1

Because I can…

…and have some fun!

The awesome• No gas• Zero emissions• 1₵ per mile• Torque!• Attention The not so awesome

• Limited range• Coal (for now)• Too much attention

Gasoline Gas Hybrid Electric

Well to wheel

Energy(kJ / km)

Gasoline Gas Hybrid Electric

CO2(g / km)

Well to wheel

Building an el Moto

ChassisBatteries

Motor

ectric

Chassis• Look on Craigslist and Ebay• No motor = less $$• Large motor = more room for batts

600-1000cc• $500-$1000 for a donor chassis• Whatever you can find

BatteriesLead Acid Lithium

Pros CheapSimpleRobust

Cons HeavyLess power<500 cycles

Pros Light weightGood power>2000 cycles

Cons ExpensiveNeed BMSExpensive

Motors

DC Series AC Induction

Motors

DC Series AC InductionField

Armature

Motors

DC Series

Pros CheapSimpleTorque!

Cons Low RPMLess EfficientMaintenance

Pros High RPMEfficientNo brushesRegen!

Cons ExpensiveComplexExpensive

AC InductionField

Armature

Field

Also…• Permanent Magnet DC• Permanent Magnet AC• Sepex• Switched reluctance

... more …

What’s out there?Zero

• 60 mph• 30-50 mi range• $10,000

What’s out there?GPR-S

• 60 mph• 30-50 mi range• $10,000

What’s out there?Mission R

• 140 mph• 150 mi range• Not for sale

(yet)

What’s out there?SWIGZ (Chip Yates)

• 150 mph• Podium finish

against ICE• $??? (A LOT)

What’s out there?DIY

• 60 mph• 50 mi range• $3-10k

Electric motorcycles are fast and funEnvironmentally friendlyBut…INNOVATION IS NEEDED

That’s you!

ResourcesSecrets of El Ninja (by John Bidwell)elmoto.netendless-sphere.com/forumsEValbum.comvisforvoltage.orgevmc2.compluginamerica.orgjuiceddragracing.comJust Google “EV parts”