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Contact Us - How to contact us about this Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV) project.
Cookie Policy - The cookie policy for this website.
Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV)? - Why the battery electric vehicle (EV) is the future
Funding - How we plan to fund OSSEV®.
Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV) - Welcome to the OSSEV project.
Research Links - Some of the interesting research and links we have compiled whilst on this journey.
Open Source - What we mean by 'open-source' and the implications for this project.
Privacy Policy - The privacy policy for this website.
EV Conversion Registration - Registering an EV conversion in the UK.
Reviews - Some interesting and relevant reviews of cars that are close to what we are planning.
Open-Source Sports Electric Vehicle (OSSEV)? - What makes a great sports car?
Tools - An overview of the design tools and mechanics tools used on this project.
Branding - The OSSEV® brand, logos, badges and registered trademarks.
OSSEV - Costs - Our estimated and actual costs.
Design Overview - Design and specification overview.
Smartphone App - The requirements for the OSSEV® smartphone app.
12V Battery - The 12V battery, power management and applications.
Battery - Battery technology, battery management and charge controller for the drive system.
Bodywork - The bodywork design, styling and aerodynamics.
Braking system - The braking system design.
Charging - Charging system overview and requirements.
Chassis - The chassis design overview.
Cooling System - The scope and design of the cooling systems.
12V Electrics Design - The 12V electrical sub-system design.
Contactor - Contactors in the OSSEV® electrical system design.
Electrical System Design - The OSSEV® electrical system design.
Inverter - The OSSEV® inverter design.
Electrical System Wiring - The OSSEV® electrical system wiring design.
Arduino Processor - Arduino processor in the OSSEV®.
Cameras - The various electronics systems in the OSSEV®.
Driver Control Unit (DCU) - The Driver Control Unit (DCU) in the OSSEV®.
Electronics - The various electronics systems in the OSSEV®.
Intelligent Security & Personalisation (ISP) - The Intelligent Security & Personalisation (ISP) feature in the OSSEV®.
Entertainment - The entertainment system.
HVAC - Heating, cooling and ventilation.
OLED Display - The OSSEV® OLED display.
Head Up Display - The designs for the head up display.
Instruments & Dash - The designs for the instruments, controls and dashboard.
Key - The design for the OSSEV® keys.
Lighting - The lighting components, layout and design.
Elecric Motor - The various electric motor options and layouts.
Roof Design - Roof design.
Safety - Lighting design.
Seats, Seat Belts & Harnesses - Seats, seat belts and harness design.
Security - The systems in our open-source sports EV.
Software - The OSSEV® software and software update model.
Steering Design - Steering design, including steering wheel, steering rack and steering geometry.
Suspension - The suspension design.
Transmission - The transmission design.
Wheels & Tyres - Wheels and tyres.
Windows - Roof design.
OSSEV - Open Sourced Downloads - OSSEV designs we have made open source.
Media & Press - Media, press releases and OSSEV in the news.
Partners & Sponsors - Our partners and sponsors on this project.
OSSEV - Progress - April 2024 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in April 2024.
OSSEV - Progress - January 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in January 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - February 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in February 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - March 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build for March 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - April 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in April 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - May 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in May 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - June 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in June 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - July 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in June 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - August 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in August 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - September 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in September 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - October 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in October 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - November 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in November 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - December 2023 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in December 2023.
OSSEV - Progress - January 2024 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in January 2024.
OSSEV - Progress - February 2024 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in February 2024.
OSSEV - Progress - March 2024 - Progress with our open-source sports EV build in March 2024.
OSSEV - Projects - OSSEV projects we have undertaken and are currently working on.
OSSEV - Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Project - Our project to add controls to the steering wheel in the MX-5e and OSSEV.
OSSEV - Wireless Networking & Communications System Project - Our project to add wireless networking and communications to the MX-5e.
OSSEV - Digital Instrument Display Project - Our project to develop the digital instrumentation display.
OSSEV - Smartphone Wireless Charging Tray - Our project to add a wireless smartphone wireless charging tray to our Eunos Roadster.
OSSEV Mazda MX-5 EV Conversion - Our project to convert a Mazda MX-5 to an EV using a Nissan Leaf motor.
OSSEV - Mazda MX-5 EV Weights - MX-5e parts weights.
OSSEV - MX-5e LED Brake Light - Project to upgrade the rear high-level brake light on our MX-5e to LED.
OSSEV - Mazda MX-5 EV Communications System Project - Our project to add wireless networking and communications to the MX-5e.
MX-5e Cooling System Project - The cooling system installed in our MX-5e.
OSSEV - Mazda MX-5 EV Limited Slip Differential Upgrade - Project to upgrade the differential on our MX-5e.
OSSEV - MX-5e Entertainment System Project - Project to develop the OSSEV entertainment system and test it in the MX-5e.
OSSEV - MX-5e Fog Light - Project to upgrade the rear fog light on our MX-5e to LED.
OSSEV - MX-5e Heater Matrix Refurbishment & Upgrade - Project to upgrade the rear high-level brake light on our MX-5e to LED.
OSSEV - MX-5e Tesla iBooster Installation - Project to add electrical brake assistance to our MX-5e.
OSSEV - MX-5e Indicators Upgrade - Project to update the indicator on our MX-5e.
OSSEV - MX-5e Motor & Transmission - Project to install an electric motor and upgraded transmission in our MX-5e.
OSSEV - MX-5e Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) - The Thunderstruck VCU in our MX-5e.
OSSEV - MX-5e Pedals - Project to install new pedals in the MX-5e.
OSSEV - Mazda MX-5 EV Steering Rack Modification - Project to modify and depower our Mazda MX-5 steering rack.
OSSEV - MX-5e LED Side/Indicator Light - Project to design and build our own futuristic LED side/indicator lights for our MX-5e.
MX-5e 12V Wiring Project - The custom wiring loom installed in our MX-5e.
OSSEV - PWM Lighting Project - Project to develop a generic PWM module for use in the lighting of the MX-5e and the OSSEV.
OSSEV - Vehicle Scales Project - Project to build our own low-cost vehicle scales using open-source hardware and software.
Tesla Pump Speed Controller Project - A project to develop a Tesla pump speed controller.
Shop - The OSSEV shop.
The Team - A bit about the team behind this project.
3D Design - How we plan to use 3D design tools to produce many of the components.
3D Printing - How we plan to use 3D printing for design and production of components.
3D Scanning - How we plan to use 3D scanning for design and production of components.
CAN Bus - An overview of the CAN Bus technology.
Technology Overview - Some of the innovative technologies we are researching and using.
Precharge - What precharge means in an EV and why we need it.
