Electric Bamboo Car
This car uses DC permanent magnet 24V electric motor, some commercial car parts and many custom made items.
The chassis, seat and front structure are made out of bamboo and plywood.
It features:​
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Two 1HP Bosch GPA DC motors, later upgraded to single Ampflow A28-400
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Forward, idle and reverse in a single accelerator lever
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Electronic speed controllers using PWM to control speed
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Spring suspension on the four wheels.
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Ackerman steering using rack-and-pinion and universal joints
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Electric motor brakes the car when slowed down
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Four 12V 65Ah standard car batteries power the vehicle
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Electric Bamboo car