MacKenzie Angeledes

The motivation for this project is the suspension for the Central Washington University Electric Vehicle Club’s Electrathon Electric Vehicle (EV). In a previous project, the front suspension utilizes lower control arms tied to the vehicle frame by motorcycle air-shocks. The rear of the frame, which is only partially assembled, has solid mounting points tying the electric motor used to drive the rear wheel to the frame. This current design does not allow for any suspension travel, so the rear must be redesigned to accommodate travel for performance. By allowing for suspension travel, there is less vibration and less wear on solid mounted components.

 

To view a current copy of the project report, which is currently under revision, please click on the Adobe PDF link below.