SOLAR POWERED CARGO BIKE
Driving on something other than petrol or diesel, it's not a distant sci-fi thought anymore. Build a cargo bike together that runs on hydrogen and is powered by a hydrogen panel.
In order to realise this project, there are a number of necessary elements that need
to be studied, designed and realised. For example, a fuel sheet and hydrogen
cylinder will have to be built into an existing cargo bike and a fuel cell will be connected to an electric motor via an adapted charging system and a (small) battery.
EXPECTED RESULTS
- A cargo bike with an electric motor, powered by hydrogen via a fuel cell
- An integrated solar panel or hydrogen panel for autonomy
- An attractive design that puts the (solar) hydrogen operator in the spotlight
PRACTICAL
- Suitable for a team of approx. 5 students (bachelor and master level)
- Estimated duration of 12 weeks (1 semester)
Submitted and supported by the KU Leuven research centre for Surface
CRITERIA YOU NEED TO MEET
PROJECT DOMAINS
Mechanical design
Control technology
Electronics
REQUIRED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Electricity
and/or
Electronics
NECESSARY SKILLS
Hands-on experience in
bike mechanics, electronics,
gases, etc.
