Alternative Energy

Vehicle
By: Mackenzie, Noela & Javier
 Main Goal
Our goal was to create a vehicle with an alternative energy source that could carry
250g (grams) and run exactly 5m (meters).
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Prototypes and Blueprints
Each group member had a unique
prototype and design
3D Design
Model for
Longboard
Car
3D Design for Long Car |
Mackenzie Rodriguez

To view in 3D, click on the

link above
Longboard car
made by
Mackenzie
3D Design
Model for
Gyroscope Left side view

Car
Front view
Right side view
Gyroscope Car | Noela De Frenza

To view in 3D, click on the link

above
Gyroscope
Car
Blueprints
(Versions 1
& 2)
Inside: Before CD was
glued on top

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Gyroscope Car made by Noela De Frenza

This car went an average

distance of 3.8 meters.

Click on the video to

watch it in action.
3D Design Model

For 601

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601 made by Javier Maldonado
601 Video
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Graphs and Cost
Distance vs. Time, Velocity vs.
Time, and Energy vs. Time graphs
Cost Breakdown
601 car Graphs

- Could be
a slight
error when
calculating
the PE at
the first
meter mark

- thermal
energy
point is
slightly
off
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 Cost Breakdown (If you were to buy all new materials)
Bottle caps………………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 0.36

Tooth picks…………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 0.45

Tape………………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 0.04

Straws………………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 0.10

Hot Glue/Gun………………………………………………………………………………………. $ 4.97 + 0.05

Wood Burner Tool………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 14.99

Total: $ 20.96
Cost Breakdown (If you were to purchase all new materials & tools)
Gyroscope Car
2 rolls of pennies: $1.00

1 chopstick:$0.35
5 hot glue sticks:$0.60

1 medium cardboard box:$1.34

Hot glue gun: $7.27

1 roll electrical tape: $1.97

Total: $12.85

2 CDs:$0.32
Cost Breakdown 601 (If you were to buy all new tools & materials)
1. Cardboard Box:$0.40 6. Hot glue gun:$8.00

2. Duck Tape:$18.00 7: Hot glue sticks:$8.00

8. 2 pieces of paper
3. 2 weights of 50 cents: :$0.04
$1.00
Total:$43.64
4. Long toothpicks: $0.20

5. Metal pins:$8.00
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Friction
How does the car use friction to its
advantage?
Materials under a microscope

Photo of hard plastic, used

duct tape around wheels

Pliable plastic, creates less

friction on cardboard wheels

Plastic 100x

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 Rubber band 100x Rubber band 1000x
Rough surface, high friction

Coupled rubber bands create more friction, main

source of power for the car
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Conclusion
Which one worked the best?
Which one would we recommend?
What worked? What didn’t work?
Gyroscope Car
● PRO: energy efficient,
energy from pennies
● CON: Gravitational energy
is low, does not go far
● CON: Uses ramp to start car
and still did not go 5m
● CON: No power source, ex.
Rubber bands, solar panels
Longboard Car
▪ CON: bottle cap
wheels-not very strong
▪ PRO: Keeps passengers in
place
▪ PRO: Little to no
friction on the axles
▪ CON: not very sturdy,
had trouble supporting
pennies
Why should you choose the 601 Car?

▪ Environmentally friendly

▪ Energy efficient

▪ Keeps passengers in place, safer

▪ Minimizes friction on axles for a

smoother ride, maximizes friction
when needed

▪ Goes a controlled distance of 5m

 Thank you
for watching!
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