The SPARC XEV Frame
Mar 2nd, 2010 | By Eric | Category: EV Project News
SPARC-XEV Prototype Frame
The frame for the SPARC XEV has already been fabricated from Aluminum and some judicious amounts of steel in critical sections. Kale Kotecki of K2Metals in Grand Rapids, Michigan did the fabrication. As you can see, Kale did an incredible job.
Even though only one seat is shown, the frame is designed to hold two passengers in a tandem configuration.
Due to the extensive use of high strength aluminum, the frame is very light yet stiff. Total weight is ~250 lbs as shown. The final vehicle weight will be higher of course, but still projected to come in at 700 lbs or less.
Hi,
So quiet on the blogfront…
I hope that means you’re busily advancing your vehicle.
Looks like a really nice design. Very Cree-like.
A classic design following functional aspects of the EV form.
Hope there’s more to come.
cheers,
Ross
Hi Ross,
Yes, I’ve been quiet lately – because I’m so busy with my day job (making software). The EV stuff is on the side, and when deadlines loom (as they have been) the SPARC falls to the wayside. We’re still making progress on it (slowly) but hopefully things will pick up at the end of summer…
Cheers,
Eric