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. Video Preview

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: 

1. Voltage and safety related to electric vehicles    
2. Traction Battery and auxiliary power storage systems  
3. Dual electric motor integration    
4. Control board design and operation 
5. Charging   
6. General schematic reading and comprehension of symbols and terms 
7. Basic tools and safety  

Module I: Introduction to Electric Drive Vehicles

1. History of EVs 
2. Definiton of electrical and working power 
3. Cart components   
4. The Cart assembly sequence  
5. Drivetrain integration 
6. Battery charging and cycles 
7. Workplace safety 
8. High voltage safety 

Module II: Overview of Components and Systems

1. Batteries   
2. Electric Motors 
3. Controllers/Inverters/Converters   
4. Motor vehicle manufacturers, a translation from cart scale to automotive 
5. General Systems overview 
6. 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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