Electric vehicles are gaining significant importance as a sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solution, particularly for low-speed applications such as campuses, hospitals, industrial areas, airports, and tourist locations. Among the various subsystems of a vehicle, the steering system plays a crucial role in ensuring safe maneuverability, directional control, and driver comfort. This project focuses on the design and analysis of a steering system for a low-speed electric vehicle. The design is based on Ackermann steering geometry, which ensures proper angular relationship between the inner and outer wheels during turning, thereby minimizing tyre slip and improving vehicle stability. Important vehicle parameters such as wheelbase, track width, and turning radius are considered in the design process. Analytical calculations are carried out to determine steering angles, steering arm length, and tie rod length for efficient steering operation. The proposed design aims to reduce steering effort, enhance maneuverability, and improve overall steering performance. The results demonstrate that the designed steering system is reliable, cost-effective, and suitable for implementation in low-speed electric vehicles used in various practical applications.

The steering system for the low-speed electric vehicle has been successfully designed and analyzed. The application of Ackermann steering geometry ensures proper wheel alignment during turning, minimizing tyre slip and improving efficiency. The system provides enhanced maneuverability, reduced steering effort, and improved stability. The proposed design is simple, cost-effective, and suitable for practical implementation in low-speed electric vehicles.

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