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Originally Posted by Cyrus43 You are from COEP arent you? You should take part in Baja SAE then. |
I had made the car when I was doing diploma in Mech Engg. in Bharati Vidyapeeth. Now I am doing 'Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics' In Govt Polytechnic Pune. Quote:
Originally Posted by Ripper Good Job mate. If im not mistaken thats an autorickshaw engine? Yes a basic body kit would make it look like a car, get one ASAP. |
Yes. That is rickshaw 4-stroke engine.
Finance is the main problem. I also want to complete the hybrid project. Quote:
Originally Posted by Mpower Good job. The entire front suspension looks like a transplant from Maruti 800? |
The steering system is from the 800 with a few minor modifications. The wheel hubs too are from the 800. The shock absorbers and the springs are from rickshaw. Quote:
Originally Posted by supercars LOL
This car costed you guys 90000/-
This just goes to show how costs involved are raked up in India significantly.
It certainly goes to show why the Tata Nano is the Best VFM Car in the world.
btw Please change the tyres to ones that have tread as it is dangerous to drive at 50 kmph on bald tyres. :( |
The cost of the car running on petrol was about 50,000 bucks. The other 40,000 was required to convert it to hybrid. Imported stuff made it costly.
I will be changing the tyres soon and will also be doing some body work for the car. Quote:
Originally Posted by kaushikr Good effort Tejas!
Which hybrid layout were you planning to use and how were you planning to couple the electric and IC engine outputs to the wheels?
Since your motor is in the rear, I am assuming you would have gone for the parallel hybrid configuration. In that case, would it not be better to use an engine with auto transmission box for the purpose?
Also do you mind sharing the details of cost split-up . |
I am using the series layout. The electric motor will be used to assist the engine. Thus increasing power and reducing consumption.
Is ther any auto transmission gearbox available to transmit such a small torque? I did not come accross any.
It took around 50,000 to build up the car, out of which the engine cost me around 7,000. Got the engine overhauled for another 2. The motor and the Controller cast Rs 17,000 each. Putting that together cost me a total of 90 grands.
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