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June 2004
The following are the basic requirements and constraints for the electric vehicle for Cameron Software Ltd.
EV Purpose and Usage
The EV will be used for:
- Research and development of EV computer systems
- Industry and public demonstration of these systems
- Industry and Public demonstration of the practicality of an electric vehicle
- General "around town" use for corporate needs
Performance Goals
| Requirement |
Value |
| Range | 80km (50 miles) |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 people. Must easily fit a 6'2" driver. |
| Cargo Capacity | 50kg |
| Acceleration | must be able to keep up with traffic 0-50kmh in 6 secs 50-80km/h in 8 seconds |
| Terrain | Mixed, some 10km hills at 4% grade |
| Weather Conditions | average temperature: 5o-25o Celsius dry and rain. Maximum 0o-20o Celsius with 2" of snow |
| Max sustained speed on flat | 110kmh (70 mph) |
Design Constraints
- GVWR must support drive system, payload and batteries
- Standard transmission, preferably no shifting required
- 1990 vehicle or later, with readily available parts
- Vehicle mechanics and body must be in good repair
- Power brakes
- Front wheel/Rear wheel drive does not matter
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