Open Solar E-Car

Free Green Transportation Design for Everyone

The aim is to create free blueprint+instructions for building a simple, attractive-looking, and of course legal, two-passenger solar car, with 100% green charging and transportation abilities.

The blueprints and instructions will enable any non-technical person to build the car at home with a screwdriver, saw and drill (and his/her own materials), for under 1000$.

We believe that a green solar car can make our world a better place, providing better mobility for both developed and developing countries, and directly affect the environment and economy.

Master Aims:

• Legal . Most of the current designs aren't legal in most countries.
• Affordable price (under 1,000$)
• DIY : Can be built with only a screwdriver and drill using commodity parts.
• Safe.
• Good looking
• Zero maintenance costs ; 100% powered by solar power.
• Long distance ( 2-3 hours of driving after 1 day of solar charging )

Contributers:

• You. please help us !

TODO:

• Built the first prototype
• Constructor signed approval for Chassis

More on Master aims:

Legal

The EN15194 ( or TI15194 ) reulations enforce these rules:

• Weight : up to 30Kg
• Up to 25KMPH
• Up to 250W motor ( 750W/500W in US/Canada )
• Electric engine power activated by pedals
• Handles steering ( wheel is forbidden ! )
• 4 wheels ( 3 in US/Canada )
• Up to 2 passengers
• Lights ( back and forward ) + Horn + light reflectors
• Driver over 16 , has helmet , put explanation signs on bikes
• need to assamble in authorized TI factory & PEDELEC/EPAC Technology - how can this be override ?

not relevant:

• Width : under 1 meter ( according to EN12184 , might not be relevant )

Extra features:

• Locking system against thieves ( wheels , solar panel , batteries )
• Plastic Doors or Cloth cover
• Low cost USB Air-Condition
• BLE Speakers

Open Solar E-Car Versions:

Version 1.01

3D Design:

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/55AFa5FPQNT-solar-two-seats-e-bike-v101/

( Click on "View in 3D" or "Tinker this" )

Version 0.98

3D Design:

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/4FsnoZgwlS6-solar-two-seats-e-bike-v098/

( Click on "View in 3D" or "Tinker this" )

Version 0.92

Components:

• Two used and EN15194 approved E-Bikes ( separated by existed foldable connector , 2x200$ )
• Chassis ( DIY or by local metalworkers , 200$ )
  • Bicycle handlebars connector
  • Back wheels connector
• Two pedals or use the Used E-Bikes Pedals ( 10$ )
• Long Bicycle chain ( 20$ )
• Flexible Solar panel ( 250$ => 160W https://www.amazon.com//dp/B082FCZ4MD . 150cm x 67cm)
• Total : 900$

3D Design:

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/kswY0xzA9k0-solar-two-seats-e-bike/

( Click on "View in 3D" or "Tinker this" )

Legend: ( ORAGNE are the used e-bikes , RED is must on first phase )

Instructions:

• Extending Brakes Cables
• Extending Power Cables
• Extending Shifters Cables
• Full instructions : https://github.com/ZacSadan/Open-Solar-E-Car/wiki/v098.en.Instructions

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Standing on the shoulders of giants:

• Youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdaoA8LxigmHuGoYiRbrgap6RRA3EQaRt

• Pinterest Playlist: https://www.pinterest.com/zacsadan/electric-solar-micro-cars/

• https://www.squadmobility.com/

• https://scoutermobility.com/

• https://www.better.bike/features

• https://organictransit.com/

• https://www.velometro.com/veemo/

• https://www.evovelo.com

• https://sunox.org/

• https://rhoadescar.com/models/solaride/sr4/

• https://rhoadescar.com/models/sportped/e-two-lf/

• https://cleanleap.com/africa-pilots-use-solar-powered-cycle-vehicles

• https://electricbikereview.com/virtue-cycles/pedalist/

• https://www.facebook.com/udmuuv/photos/a.361334547796323/361333914463053

• https://urbandrivestyle.com/

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadracycle

• http://echuamano.blogspot.com/2011/10/cuadriciclo-de-dos-plazas-foto-carlos.html

• https://www.mypodride.com

• https://www.internationalsurreyco.com/four-wheel-bikes/surrey-cycles/

• https://americanspeedster.com/

• https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/treecycle-75kg-family-ebike.26936/

• https://www.biohybrid.com/

• https://www.firststreetonline.com/Healthy+Living/Adult+Trikes+and+Bikes/Dual+Seat+Adult+Tricycles.axd

• http://cyclocar.com/

• http://www.bikeforest.com/rhoades_car.php

• http://according-to-e.blogspot.com/2007/09/behold-pedal-car.html

• https://www.facebook.com/PPV-The-People-Powered-Vehicle-600923303258656/

• https://www.utahtrikes.com/SPECIALPROJECT-24hrSociable.html

• https://www.bluebird-electric.net/bluebird_solar_powered_rickshaw.htm

• https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9D_%D7%97%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9D

Manuals:

• https://www.instructables.com/id/Quadrocycle/
• https://www.instructables.com/howto/Tandem+electric+pedals/
• https://www.instructables.com/id/Three-Wheel-Bike-Car/
• http://www.sunnev.com/manual.htm
• http://www.sunnev.com/title_page.htm

Products

• http://www.hybridmicrocar.com/tumtum_micro_car_kits - Quadricycle Solar Kit
• https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Electric-Motorized-2-Seat-Passenger-Bike_60665279233.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.0.0.29aafdea8q6zMN
• https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hybrid-electric-rickshaw-taxi-three-wheels_60816323976.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normalList.158.4df1125eztbV4f
• http://www.interlog.com/~solpro/quadricycle.htm
• https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/City-Leisure-Aluminum-Frame-Integrated-Wheel_60406834819.html?spm=a2700.wholesale.deiletai6.3.4d2638f0C0cd3B
• https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/4-Wheel-Adult-Pedal-Couple-Surrey_60384791268.html?spm=a2700.wholesale.pronpeci14.1.4d2638f0C0cd3B
• https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/4-Wheel-Adult-Pedal-Couple-Surrey_60384791268.html?spm=a2700.wholesale.pronpeci14.1.67c838f0N4axiM
• https://merckcycle.en.alibaba.com/productlist.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.88.18.68711060bp2uhn
• https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/6-Speed-Pedal-Assist-Bicycle-Battery_60753446669.html
• https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Electric-Solar-Power-Three-Wheel-Rear_62206896444.html?spm=a2700.wholesale.deiletai6.7.62e94cdfRrxsFc
• https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/walkman-solar-tricycle-15810125555.html
• https://minghongmotors.en.alibaba.com/product/60822055928-814768985/New_E_Trike_3_wheel_Electric_Tricycle_adult_Pedal_Assist_Electric_Passenger_Type.html
• https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Pedal-Family-Baby-Two-Seater-Beach_60364563115.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normalList.36.5a18117dxujZaP

Futuristic Cars:

• https://lightyear.one/
• https://www.aptera.us/
• https://sonomotors.com/en/sion/
• https://www.infinite-m.com/oslovehicle
• https://vita.solarteameindhoven.nl/how-it-works
• https://www.squadmobility.com/

Thin vehicles against traffic jams ( secure/safe , electric , with roof/doors , for 2 people )

• https://www.cityq.com - 0.85m
• https://nimbusev.com - 0.86m
• https://carver.earth - 0.98m
• https://citytransformer.com - 1m
• https://cleanmotion.se/products/zbee - 1.5m
• https://microlino-car.com - 1.5m