Courses Racer8 Electric
Cart

Racer8 is
a course on the classroom assembly of a working
electric race cart. This module is designed for grades
6th and up. It can be taught and assembled in a
regular classroom without the need for shop facilities.
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Racer8 Overview
Course Goal:
To
educate the student about basic physics,
electronics, and mechanical principles with a
fully hands-on technique. The final result is a working
electric race cart with your choice of Advanced AC
or DC drive.
Objectives:Students will learn
the following in a 12 week period:
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Voltage and safety
related to electric
vehicles
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Traction Battery and
auxiliary power storage
systems
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Dual electric
motor integration
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Control
board design and
operation
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Charging
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General schematic
reading and comprehension of symbols and
terms
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Basic tools and
safety
Module I: Introduction to Electric Drive
Vehicles
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History of
EVs
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Definiton of electrical and
working power
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Cart components
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The
Cart assembly sequence
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Drivetrain
integration
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Battery charging and
cycles
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Workplace
safety
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High
voltage safety
Module II: Overview of Components and
Systems
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Batteries
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Electric
Motors
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Controllers/Inverters/Converters
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Motor
vehicle manufacturers, a translation from cart
scale to automotive
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General Systems
overview
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Summary

$7,250
Racer8 DC Drive, Course Lesson Plans, Video Assembly Guide,
Cart, Drive train, Lead Acid Batteries email
info
$9,260
Racer8 AC Drive, Course Lesson Plans, Video Assembly Guide,
Cart, Drive train, Lithium Batteries & Battery
Management System email
info
Racer8
Course Lesson Plans are available (no
components included) for $695.00 per school license
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