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Winter 2014 Update: Carbon Fiber Body, Steering Rebuild, Engine Repairs

Check out our latest progress on the carbon fiber body, steering system rebuild, and engine repairs for the Electric Eco-Car project. Follow our journey as we work on new designs, conduct CFD testing, and plan for future developments.

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Winter 2014 Update: Carbon Fiber Body, Steering Rebuild, Engine Repairs

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  1. Winter 2014 Update

  2. Body • Finished creating molds for carbon fiber body • Plan to layup carbon over quarter break • Visited Trek Bicycles to discuss future designs and carbon layup • Continued Ansys CFD testing and validation • Videohttps://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_DF0W4voYIQQU42VndKdW5Vcjg/edit`

  3. Steering/ Chassis • Rebuilt steering system to eliminate play • Parts were sent off to be powder-coated • New brackets for rear brake assembled • Chassis of EE car strengthen

  4. Engine • Engine sent to Briggs and Stratton for repairs • Visited Gerhard Maier to learn about engine tuning • Continuing work to design new lightweight flywheel • Goal to have engine tuned and running by end of March

  5. Drivetrain • Designed new clutch to CVT adapter • Plan to being construction this week • Started construction of rear drivetrain for EE car • Plan to start CVT testing • Reduced weight of engine plate.

  6. Electrical • Started prototype of Motor control unit for EE car • Received batteries and motor for EE car • Plan to have Power Management System IC Board for gas car printed

  7. Questions?

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