While working as an intern at Calfee Design in Santa Cruz California, I assisted with the design and fabrication of a low cost electric motorcycle and other experimental vehicles.

Goals

• Create a prototype of an electric scooter that meets the requirements of the client
• Validate that the scooter can be sold for $3000 or less in the developing world

Methods

• Fabricated parts with TIG Welder, 3D printer, manual lathe, CNC mill, and other machine shop tools
• Soldered electrical components

Results

• Two prototypes were completed in 10 weeks and sent to Kenya and Ghana for testing

Cargo rack welded during my first 2 weeks at Calfee Design

Rolling the bikes outside for off-road testing