ELECTRIC GO-KART

ABDUL HANNAN
HUSSAIN DHAGA
YASH DEVMURARI
HASSAN DHAGA
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
H.J.THIM TRUSTS THEEM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
BOISER(E).

University of Mumbai
2016-2017

ELECTRIC GO-KART

Introduction
A Go-kart is an important
automobile which Is used in
various racing sports.
Todays Go-Karts usually runs on
petrol or diesel engine.
They are also used in various
malls and amusement parks for
fun purpose of children's as well

APPLICATIONS OF GO-KART

 It is used in various
racing championships

 It is also used in various malls and

amusement parks for fun purpose
of children's as well as adults.

Modifications:

The modification is that it is

made to work on electrical
system instead of I.C engine

Technical details

Motor

The motor used is of 1 H.P

having 24 volts & current of
35 amps having 2500 RPM.

Batteries

There were 2 batteries of 12

volts and 35 amps each
connected in series

Solenoid

Solenoid
is
used
for
the
connection of motor, batteries &
acceleration

INNOVATIONS

ALTERNATOR

An alternator can be used to

charge the batteries with the
help of shaft power.

Solar Panel

A solar cells can also be

used
to
charge
the

DRAWBACKS OF
ENGINE

I.C Engine VS Electric Motor

I.C ENGINE

ELECTRIC MOTOR

Over heating of engine NO over heating of

motor
Vibrations of engine
NO vibrations of motor
Requirement of fuel

NO requirement of
fuel
Harm to ECOSYSTEM ECO-FRIENDLY Due to
due to pollution caused
NO pollution.
by engine