Abstract:

This paper presents a student project in which students designed and built electric vehicle. Multidisciplinary team from the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen represented by the students from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (Department of Machine Design) and students from the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art created a functional prototype of electric car. Student project was led by tutors from both faculties. The purpose of this project was to create a functional prototype of a vehicle operating with zero emissions. Students were demanded to make the design of the car interesting and innovative. The task was to create a vehicle which can transport 1-2 people including small-scale cargo. A side effect of such vehicle is to facilitate the environment in the city centre and other exposed areas of cities. Electrical vehicle does not emit gas exhausts from the fuel and it also reduces the noise level. The proposed vehicle can be used for regular transportation of individuals.

Keywords:

Student project, mechanical engineering, electric car.