Modeling and Design of an Electric All-Terrain Vehicle

This book describes and evaluates the conversion of a conventional gasoline powered all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to an electric ATV. Preliminary studies are performed to obtain initial power and torque requirements for the vehicle. A detailed simulation model of the mechanical load is written and compared to manufacturer supplied data. The load model is then combined with a comprehensive electronic drive and motor simulation using an electromagnetic transient simulation program (PSCAD). A prototype of the vehicle is constructed by selecting the main components, an electric traction motor, batteries and a custom motor drive, using the simulation results. The results of both the simulation and prototypes are compared and evaluated.

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Adam Chevrefils completed his B.Sc. in electrical Engineering and M.Sc. at the University of Manitoba in 2005 and 2009 respectively. Since 2007 he has been employed at the Manitoba HVDC Research Centre as a Research and Support Engineer.