The objective of this project was to find a solution that can allow the mining companies to make an eco-friendly switch away from diesel-powered engines and find a cheap innovation that can help the mining companies save money.
Team Members
Aiden Castillo Tyler Gozzard Jake Williams
Instructor: Nan Wang
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Project Summary
The final project consists of a brand-new idea for the mining truck industry. It consists of changing the old diesel engines that power the truck to a more efficient and eco-friendly way to electric power. The trucks will now be powered with an electric battery that uses energy to power 4 different electric motors. Each motor will generate power for the specific wheel it is connected to. This system also has other features like regenerative braking and also an idle time limiter to allow limited waste of energy used up.