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An Electric Vehicle with Racing Speeds
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Abstract
The Formula Lightning is an exciting part of GMI Engineering & Management Institute's motorsports program. This project is an excellent opportunity for students to apply and test their acquired classroom skills in practical applications. Competing in six race events annually, students are exposed to high caliber competitions in engineering design, combined with the thrill of racing.
The Formula Lightning is a unique high-speed electric vehicle. Most of the challenging engineering tasks lie within the drive train design and battery system efficiency. Part of the battery system design and development includes a quick and reliable technique for exchanging battery packs under race conditions. Designed and built by GMI students, this project encompasses all fields of engineering giving experience with mechanical and electrical design as well as project management and marketing.
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Authors
- Edward Heil - GMI Engineering & Management Institute
- Colin Jordan - GMI Engineering & Management Institute
- Karim J. Nasr - GMI Engineering & Management Institute
- Keith M. Plagens - GMI Engineering & Management Institute
- Massoud Tavakoli - GMI Engineering & Management Institute
- Mark Thompson - GMI Engineering & Management Institute
- Jeffrey T. Wolak - GMI Engineering & Management Institute
Citation
Heil, E., Jordan, C., Nasr, K., Plagens, K. et al., "An Electric Vehicle with Racing Speeds," SAE Technical Paper 981128, 1998, https://doi.org/10.4271/981128.Also In
References
- Electric Vehicle Technology Competitions, Ltd. Vehicle Specifications January 1 1996
- Hawker Energy Products Inc. Genesis Application Manual Second March 1996