Initial Suspension Design
General Specs
Target Car Weight : 700 lbs.
Bump Load : 3G
Shock Length :13.39 “
Section width of tires: 3.74 “
Tire height: 21.98 in
Scrub radius= 0 (minimize power loss during straight driving)
Toe = 0 (minimize power loss during straight driving)
Camber = 0 (prevent uneven wear of tires (keep in mind we are using narrow tires))
Caster angle ≤ 10°
Steering angle/king pin inclination ≤ 15°
Clearance from ground: 6 “
Spring weight = 640 lbs
Target drive frequency =1.5-1.7
Tires
Michelin 95/80/R16
Wheels
Vendor : Nomura Co
Size : 16 in tubeless
MOTOR
1000W 96V
Model : M1096D-Ⅲ (DC brushless motor in-wheel DD)
Rated output :1000W
Maximum output Approximately : 2.5kW*
Highest efficiency > 94%
Rated load rotation speed : 639rpm 749rpm
Controller
Model M2096C-Ⅱ
Rated input voltage : 96V
Working voltage range : 45~140V
Drive system 120 degree square wave energization
Suspension
Front Suspension Wheel Angle Geometry
Rear Suspension /In-Wheel Motor
Suspension type
Double Wishbone
Rocker-Arm
Upright and A-arms assembly
Suspension Components
Rocker-Arms
Double Wishbone
Front Upright Assembly
Nomura Wheel Hub and Axle
Aurora Spherical Bearings
Brake Caliper
Rotor