U07 : From Coast to Coast: Improving Electric Vehicle Range and Safety Via Intelligent Coasting Energy Recovery


Students Michael Wolfe
School IND - King's Christian Collegiate - Oakville
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9
Group Group 8 - Engineering and Computing II
Abstract The purpose of this project is to create a system that harvests the gravitational kinetic energy of electric vehicles (EV’s) as electricity, while maintaining a constant speed as an EV descends an incline (in relation to the incline). A control system will detect an incline and harvest energy from the motor. This system will automatically keep EVs from accelerating to dangerous speeds and increase range.
Awards
Group Award Prize
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) Hamilton Section AwardsIEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers) Hamilton Section Award$ 125
International Science & Engineering Affiliated Fair AwardsRicoh USA Inc. Awardcertificate
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance AwardsMcMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance Award$1,000 Entrance Award
Mohawk College Building & Construction Sciences AwardsMohawk College Building & Construction Sciences Awards - Transportation Engineering$ 50
Mohawk College Electrical Engineering Technology Awards Mohawk College Electrotechnology - Electrical Engineering Award$ 50
Professional Engineers Ontario - Oakville Chapter AwardsProfessional Engineers of Ontario - Oakville Chapter Engineering Award - Intermedia$ 200
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Nikola Tesla Innovation AwardsNikola Tesla Innovation Award - Silver$ 100