Lightweight electric vehicle with a CVT gearbox and performance tests

Abstract

In this study, an electric go cart vehicle was designed and its prototype was built. Through use of a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) gearbox, the performance of the vehicle was attempted to be increased. When the transmission free (transmission rate fixed at 1) vehicle and the vehicle with CVT transmission were compared with regard to range and performance, the automatic transmission box with constantly changing rates was proven to increase the range and performance of the vehicle immensely, and various other benefits were seen as a result of the tests performed.