The concept of ‘ePVScooter’ an electric scooter integrated with portable photovoltaic charger system

Abstract

This paper proposes the design, development and implementation of ‘ePVScooter’, an electric scooter integrated with portable photovoltaic charger system and support electrical outlet charger system. This is to ensure and maximize the driving utilization performance of existing electric scooter. Hence, the ‘ePVScooter’ charger functions can divide into 2 main input, which are the portable photovoltaic charger system (maximum charging rated at 24V 2A) and the electrical outlet charger system (maximum charging rated at 36V 2A). The proposed scooter also develops and installs the main driving system at front wheel with Brushless DC electric (BLDC) motor rated at 36V 500W. The ‘folding-up’ concept of the scooter is proposed. In order to ensure its performance and operational safety, the proposed design concept is validated together with a prototype ‘ePVScooter’ and various designs. Lastly, this paper also discusses the design, development and implementation of the proposed scooter and explores the new features for the existing electric scooter.