Electric Vehicle — Jake Horsey

Assembled prototype, March 2011

electric vehicle

2010 - 2011

Three wheeled, single person, lithium-ion powered vehicle for local commuting.

Photo credits: Prateek Rajbhandari

Mitered frame tubes being prepped for welding

Machined steering arm tubes

Rear bearing and swing arm pivot assembly being machined

Steering arm tack welds

Rear bearing assembly plate

Front steering arms assembled

Rear bearing and swing arm pivot assembly being welded

Frame layout and TIG welding

Custom rack and pinion steering assembly

Universal joint components

Assembled universal joint

Steering column plate being fit to frame

Steering wheel and ignition panel installed

CNC machining rear chain ring

Custom drive gear with keyway

Rear chain ring installed

Drive train test fit

Front suspension asssembled

Steering arm pivot point weldments

Rear bearing and swing arm pivot assembled

Battery pack wiring

First test drive