DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF A CONVERTED ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE USING AN INDUCTION MOTOR
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converted electric motorcycle, induction motor, motorcycle conversion, performance testingAbstract
This research aimed to design and analyze the performance of a converted electric motorcycle using an induction motor. The research methodology comprised three main phases: structural integrity testing and system durability assessment under continuous operation at 45 km/h for 30 minutes, evaluation of electrical and mechanical characteristics of the induction motor using a dynamometer system at maximum speed of 7,000 rpm, and field performance testing on road conditions under constant load of 100 kg. Dynamometer test results from five repeated trials demonstrated an average maximum power output of 5.27 ± 0.07 kW at prototype vehicle speed of 70.79 ± 0.39 km/h, and average maximum torque of 77.36 ± 0.40 N·m at speed of 68.47 ± 0.87 km/h, with coefficient of variation (CV) less than 5% for all measured parameters, reflecting system stability and control repeatability. Real-world performance testing across three experimental cycles showed an average driving range of 68.43 kilometers per charge cycle and average specific energy consumption of 56.3 Wh/km under constant speed conditions of not less than 45 km/h. Energy consumption behavior analysis across battery system voltage ranges revealed significant efficiency variations, with high voltage range (58.0-51.1 V) exhibiting specific energy consumption of 71.2-76.8 Wh/km, medium voltage range (51.1-49.9 V) demonstrating optimal performance at 12.2-31.9 Wh/km, and low voltage range (49.0-43.1 V) showing increased specific energy consumption of 55.2-86.4 Wh/km. These findings correspond to the electrical characteristics of induction motors having optimal operating points within the medium voltage range of the electrical system. The research results confirmed the technical feasibility of motorcycle conversion to electric propulsion systems using induction motors, demonstrating suitable performance characteristics for urban transportation applications. This work provided guidelines for developing vehicle conversion technology at commercial production scale. However, improvements in battery efficiency and powertrain systems remain critical factors requiring further development to enhance driving range and system sustainability.
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