UoP5e Progress
Efficient design and use of resources is the new design ethos of the
team; therefore simple, cost effective solutions will be utilized
throughout the new car. Besides performance, design will be focused to
significantly cut down manufacturing complexity, time and cost.
Examples of the new ethos will be demonstrated in the immediate
future as details regarding the design of the new car will emerge; until
then, prepare yourselves for some big surprises!
So far:
Concept is set according to UoP4e testing results and simulations
Initial design is finished, design freeze set for January
New design philosophy : Simple, Lightweight, efficient
Many surprises to come over the next few months
Chassis
This year our team is designing something completely new! The new,
innovative design of the chassis seems very promising so far. Following
the new design philosophy of the team, ease and manufacturing
efficiency is on high priority. Trying to meet target values for total
vehicle weight, the chassis design has also focused in being lighter than
the previous one. Integration of functions and subsystems aids towards
that goal, while design and components placement also focused in
lowering the overall car center of gravity. With the aid of our supporter
Autonomics, the chassis team kept in mind anthropometric
considerations and created a multi-adjustable mock up, aiming to
create an even more comfortable driving position.
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