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McGill Electric Snowmobile: Designing for Performance, Simplicity, and the Environment

Explore how the McGill Electric Snowmobile excels in range, speed, and power characteristics with lithium-ion battery technology and modular, color-coded electronics. This zero-emissions vehicle offers rider comfort, integrated charging, and simple controls. Ideal for scientists in the North or South Pole research areas.

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McGill Electric Snowmobile: Designing for Performance, Simplicity, and the Environment

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  1. SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Presentation

  2. Outline • Design for Performance • Design for Simplicity • Design for the Environment

  3. Performance • Range • Speed • Power Characteristics

  4. Range • 7-10 Miles • Battery Technology: Lithium Ion • Interchangeable • Possible Addition

  5. Speed • 42.2 km/hr = 26 miles/hr • Almost 2X last year • Due to the new CVT

  6. Power Characteristics • Motor Power : 14.7 HP • Motor: 25.5 ft.lbs at motor shaft • Max RPM: 2800-2900 at motor shaft • Gear ratio : Low 6:1 High 1.67:1

  7. Simplicity • Modularity • Color Coded Electronics • Rider Comfort • Integrated Charging • Simple Controls

  8. Controls • Analog Voltmeter • Analog Ammeter • Green Light Go!

  9. Cost Assessment • Chassis: $2500 • Motor + Controller: $2500 • CVT: $300 • Battery Pack: $5000 • Charger and DC/DC converter: $1200 • 0 Emissions: Priceless

  10. Environment • Zero Emissions • Noise: Track and CVT • Energy Efficiency: 1 full charge = 0.5 lbs of gasoline

  11. Conclusion • Simple controls • Interchangeable battery pack • Torque • Range McGill Electric Snowmobile is Perfect for Scientist in North or South Pole research areas

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