ME495EV Homepage
The mechanical engineering students at the University of Washington now have the opportunity to work on a project that would transform an ’88 Pontiac Fiero into an electric vehicle (EV). The project includes a wide variety of students, headed by an industrial designer with a supporting cast of mechanical, aeronautic, computer, and electrical engineers. The purpose of this website is to convey the aspects of this project carried out by the team of mechanical engineering students using the EV as their senior design project.
The electric Fiero project is a challenging and time intensive project. This project will include drive train design, battery selection and placement, interior and exterior redesign, and possible structural modifications. The mechanical design team is tackling the challenge of designing the drive train of the Fiero. This task includes motor and transmission selection, fabrication of adapter plates and other accessories, and mounting the system in the vehicle in the most convenient and safest manner possible.
As you navigate through the site, you will be introduced to the team of mechanical engineering students presenting their senior design project and be able to track the progress of the team. This website does not cover the entire project. For more information on the project as a whole, please visit http://students.washington.edu/toro66.