Inspiring engineersof the future
Electric Car
Inter-Engineering
Features tubular chassis with steered front wheels. The car is driven by an electric motor and two speed gearbox driving the rear axle. The “4x4” style body is made from card and can be personalised. The construction of the model is in stages, following a typical motor industry production process.
(NB: The downloadable car body (see right) needs to be printed off onto card.)
Key Points
- Make chassis, assemble motor, circuit and wheels
- Cut out, glue and mount body
- Takes 6 - 7 weeks
Topics covered
- Measurement, accuracy in manufacturing
- Vehicle design, production processes, steering and linkages
- Electric motors, circuits and gears
