JSPM’S

JAYWANT PUBLIC
SCHOOL

ACADMIC YEAR : 2022-2023

PROJECT REPORT ON : Electric car

Roll NO. : 27

NAME : Kunal choudhary

CLASS : XIth

SUBJECT : PHYSICS

SUB. CODE : 042

PROJECT GUIDE : Ms. Prnali I mane

 JSPM’ s

Jayawant Public School

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Master/Miss Kunal choudhary . Roll no. 28 has been successfully
completed the project work entitled electric car in the subject physics let down in the
regulations of CBSE for the purpose of practical examination in the class 12th to be held
in Jayawant public school on ___________

ms. Pranali I mane Pavan ingale Madhubala berlikar

Guidance Co- ordinator Principal

Examiner
Name:______________

Date: / / .

Signature:
 Acknowledgement

Apart from the efforts of me .The success of any project depends largely on the
encouragement and guidelines of many others. i take this opportunity to express
my gratitude to the people who have been instrumental in the success competition
of this project .

I express deep sense of gratitude to almighty God for giving strength for the
successful completion of the project. I express my heartfelt gratitude to my parents
for constant encouragement while carrying out this project.
I Gratefully acknowledged the contribution of the individuals who contributed in
the bringing this project up to this level who continues to look after me despite my
flaws.
I express my sincere thanks to the Principle of JPS school. Who has been
continuously motivating and extending their helping hands to us. My sincere
thanks to Miss Pranali I mane, a guide, mind mentor. All the above, a friend who
critically reviewed my project and healthy in solving each and every problem
occurred during implementation of this project.

The guidance and support received from all the members who contributed and who
are contributing to this project was vital for the success of the project. I’m grateful
for them also and there support.
OBJECTIVE
In this project, the objective is to study the mechanism and working of a solar car and to explore
the application of renewable energy in building model cars.

THEORY
Introduction
A solar car is an electric vehicle powered by solar energy obtained from solar panels on the
surface of the vehicle.
Solar cars combine technology typically used in the aerospace, bicycle, alternative energy and
automotive industries. The design of a solar vehicle is severely limited by the amount of energy
input into the car.
Solar cars depend on a solar array that uses photovoltaic cells (PV cells). The Solar Electric
Vehicle system was designed and engineered as an easy to install (2 to 3 hours) integrated
accessory system with a custom molded low profile solar module, supplemental battery pack and
a proven charge controlling system
As an alternative, a battery-powered electric vehicle may use a solar array to recharge; the array
may be connected to the general electrical distribution grid
Difference between Conventional Vehicle and Solar Vehicle

A Solar vehicle operates in a significantly different fashion from a regular vehicle. Regular cars
use the internal combustion engine . These engines, until very recently, used gasoline or diesel
fuel made from petroleum, a fossil fuel. The engine works by literally burning the fuel, which
creates heat and causes expansion of gases, directly causing movement of pistons in the engine.

A perfect combustion reaction would leave only carbon dioxide and water. However, perfect
combustion is impossible, so these engines also emit carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and
particulate pollution--all of which contribute to air pollution

Solar cars depend on PV cells to convert sunlight into electricity to drive electric motors. Unlike
solar thermal energy which converts solar energy to heat, PV cells directly convert sunlight into
electricity

Solar Array

The solar array consists of hundreds of photovoltaic solar cells converting light into electricity.
The solar array is the vehicle's only source of power. The power from the array is used either to
power the electric motor or stored in the battery pack for later use
Power Trackers

Power trackers condition the electricity coming from the solar array to maximize the power and deliver it
either to the batteries for storage or to the motor controller for propulsion. When the solar array is
charging the batteries, the power trackers help to protect the batteries from being damaged by
overcharging. Power trackers can be very lightweight and commonly reach efficiencies above 95%

Electric Motor

An electric motor is the basic and the most important part of a solar car. It should work with optimal
power and the efficiency should be high. An electric motor is a device using electrical energy to produce
mechanical energy, nearly always by the interaction of magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors

Speed Controller

The purpose of a motor speed controller is to take a signal representing the demanded speed, and to drive
a motor at that speed.
Chassis

The primary challenge in developing an effective solar car chassis is to maximize the strength and safety,
but minimize the weight. However, safety is a primary concern and the chassis must meet stringent
strength and safety requirements.

Battery

Battery is the main power supply of a vehicle, a battery is a device that stores chemical energy and makes
it available in an electrical form.

Wheel

Span tyres are used as it is light and has low traction with the road. The light tyre does not require greater
force to move faster.

ADVANTAGES

• Eco-friendly

• One of the most significant benefits of a solar powered vehicle is that it is highly nature-friendly. Solar
powered automobiles produce a negligible amount of greenhouse gasses that are responsible for the
depletion of the protective ozone layer.

• Renewable and Infinite Source of Energy

• The sun is one of the biggest renewable sources of energy and running solar powered vehicles does not
require any natural resources that are on the verge of extinction.
• Gasoline Independence

• A solar based car is gasoline independent. A traditional car adds to the all ready high air pollution
levels, whereas, a solar powered car does not produce any harmful emissions.

• Solar Cars are Noiseless

• A solar powered car is exceptionally quiet and runs noiselessly, thereby, cutting the noise pollution that
comes complimentary with fuel-driven cars.

• Longer Life Span

• A solar car can easily last decades without any expensive regular upkeep.

• Low Maintenance

• The solar vehicles are specially designed to be low maintenance and can be easily maintained to last
years with general cleaning of the solar panels.

APPLICATION

• This concept can be utilized to build a single sitter four wheel vehicles in practice.

• It can be extended to more commercial form of four wheeler vehicle.

• In industry where small vehicles are used to perform light weight conveys work from one place to other
place.

• It can be used in places where, fuel based vehicles are banned due to production of pollution and noise

• In space exploration vehicles where conventional source of energy cannot be used.

Bibliography

1. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_car

2. auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency 3. www.solarpoweredcar.org

4. www.miniscience.com/kits/SOLAR
5. www.tafesa.edu.au/solarcar_works