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Ev Categories2 Generic 2017
Ev Categories2 Generic 2017
10. 6.
1.
Energy meter.
2. 7.
3.
Electric Vehicle
8.
4. School Competition
School Electric Vehicle Competition
9.
2015
5. Plus 2 x 12V high density gel batteries
EVolocity in partnership with Enviroschools, Assist Energy Ltd and Ara Institute of Canter-
bury is proud to launch the schools programme for the fourth year of competition.
Parts (as shown above):
1. Throttle 2. Brake handles 3. Key switch 4. Motor & gearbox
The programme, now extends from Canterbury, Nelson and Waikato, to Wellington and
5. Chain 6. Motor mount 7. Motor controller 8. Sprocket & free wheel ratchet
9. Smart charger 10. Light (Plus 2 x 12V gel batteries and an energy meter) Auckland schools who are taking up the challenge for the first time this year.
of each lap. Score will be the combined (equal) ranking of: Collection & display of vehicle fitted team as Design challenges and The EVangelist Award.
shortest time and lowest energy used . performance data though they were off solutions The effectiveness of delivery
Note: Energy meters will be supplied with each kit.
Build a system into the vehicle to collect to the Rugby 7s! Clarity of explanation of the Pitch to the public.
and send vehicle performance data, e.g. Impact on sustainability
Controller: The best overall performance in the Drag, Street speed, location, electric current, battery
A) Use You Tube to deliver
Circuit and Economy Run events by a team that has built status etc. This data could be stored on- your "Pitch" to as many view-
their own controller. board for later download or (ideally) be ers as possible.
transmitted wirelessly in real time for Scoring (number of views)
Rolling Resistance: Longest roll off ramp. The motor chain immediate display.
may be disconnected. B) Use Facebook, to tell the
story of your build, the new
skills of your team members
and the benefits of electric
vehicles.
Scoring (number of Likes)
Teachers For integration into Technology, Physics, and Education for Sustainability curricula and standards we will be posting resources on the EVolocity website.
Case studies for curriculum integration are available from the EVolocity website.