Pave
First-generation electric motorbike for Pave Motors, hand-assembled in Brooklyn. Led concept exploration and the first prototype: chassis architecture, battery compartment, rear saddle, between-the-legs storage, and rider display position. A second engagement focused on the swappable battery, from enclosure and handle design through cells, charging, battery management, and testing.
Client
Pave Motors
Role
Engineering Director at 10XBeta
Year
2020–2021
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering | Industrial Design | Prototyping | Battery Systems
Category
Electric Vehicle
- Concept exploration through the first running prototype
- Chassis architecture with integrated battery compartment
- Rear saddle and between-the-legs bag storage
- Rider display position and sizing studies
- Swappable battery: enclosure and handle design, charging, cell selection and capacity
- Battery management system and validation testing
- 121 lb motorbike with 50 to 90 mile range, hand-assembled in Brooklyn