Design and analysis of Skateboard Platform for Electric Vehicle

Abstract

To improve the structural integrity, functionality, and safety of the skateboard platform for electric vehicles (EVs), this study conducts a thorough investigation of its design and finite element analysis (FEA). The increasing need for environmentally friendly transportation options, with EVs leading the way in this shift, is the driving force for this study. The skateboard platform is a unique approach to electric vehicle design that has the potential to completely transform vehicle architecture by providing increased economy, scalability, and flexibility. This study carefully considers a number of design requirements, such as front-wheel drive integration for improved handling and acceleration, suspension setups, and chassis dimensions. Furthermore, in keeping with the objective, the choice of lithium-ion batteries for the energy storage solution takes advantage of their greater energy density and lighter weight. SolidWorks, a well-known CAD program, was used throughout the design process to enable accurate modelling of the skateboard platform and its parts. The platform's unique honeycomb construction, which minimizes weight while maximizing strength and longevity, was inspired by the efficient hexagonal patterns found in nature. By lowering the total mass, this creative design strategy improves the platform's structural stiffness while simultaneously increasing its energy efficiency. The study used extensive FEA simulations using ANSYS software to assess the skateboard platform's structural performance and safety. The platform's resilience was evaluated under two main scenarios using these simulations: static structural loads and torsional forces. Important variables like total deformation, equivalent elastic strain, equivalent stress, and bending stress were the focus of the static structural study. The analysis's conclusions showed how resilient the platform was, with stress and deformation levels staying within secure operating bounds. Torsion stiffness study was also performed to determine the platform's resistance to twisting forces, which is an important factor to keep in mind when navigating uneven terrain and maneuvering vehicles. The analysis produced encouraging findings, showing that the platform could sustain torsional forces with sufficient safety margins. This study component highlights the platform's ability to provide the best possible performance and safety in real-world driving situations.xvi The study ends with a prospective viewpoint that offers directions for additional research and development aimed at improving the skateboard platform. Prospective avenues of investigation encompass investigating cutting-edge materials to augment the platform's efficacy and longevity, refining component arrangements for optimal effectiveness, and carrying out practical trials to objectively evaluate the platform's potential.