Wind as Source of Power of Self-Energy Producing Electric Vehicle

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Transportation sectors powered by fossil fuel are major contributors to pollution. Smoke emissions mean that the vehicle is wasting fuel and engine damage is probably occurring. These smoke emissions can harm human's health and damage our biodiversity. A 2018 World Health Organization (WHO) report found that Philippines ranked third (3rd) in the world as having the greatest number of deaths due to air pollution. The health risks of air pollution are extremely serious as twenty-five percent (25%) of deaths in the Philippines are attributed to air pollution. According to the website page of Union of Concerned Scientists (www.ucsusa.org), electric cars actually help reduce pollution. When the electricity comes from renewable sources, all electric vehicles produce zero emissions. This study aims to lessen the contribution of smoke emission to pollution and the long-term use of electricity, offering a better product than normal electric cars.

METHODS

There are several method designs used in this study. Aerodynamics was the first one to consider; we conducted experimentations by designing propellers, so it matches any kind of wind direction. in the conversion of kinetic energy to electricity; the joint idea of mechanical and electrical was also performed to gather enough ideas and the capability to use turbine as a charging device.

RESULTS

The study went in several trial and error events, from fitting the size of the turbine to the size of the car; from the size of the propeller to the desired amount of electricity to be generated and the size of the car to the capacity of it.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the effectivity of using turbines as charging device and as well as in choosing ECV.