Racer8 Electric Cart
 

Primary Education Coursework

 

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 auto shop facilities.   

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. Definition 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 

 

Racer8 DC Drive, Course Lesson Plans, Video Assembly Guide, Cart, Drive train, Lead Acid Batteries - $7,250  email for info

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Racer8 AC Drive, Course Lesson Plans, Video Assembly Guide, Cart, Drive train, Lithium Batteries & Battery Management System - $9,260  email for info

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Racer8 Course Lesson Plans are available (no components included) for $695.00 per school license  -  email for info