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BUV DESIGN TEAM

Introduction. Task: To design and build a Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) prototypeVehicle to be used in developing countries in rural areasUse many existing components Bottom line: Low cost ? High durability. Customer Requirements. Cost as a kit $900 (less engine)Payload of 1000 lbsTop speed of 20

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BUV DESIGN TEAM

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    1. BUV DESIGN TEAM Mike Naughton Aaron McKibben Gabe Currier William Ortiz

    2. Introduction Task: To design and build a Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) prototype Vehicle to be used in developing countries in rural areas Use many existing components Bottom line: Low cost – High durability

    3. Customer Requirements Cost as a kit $900 (less engine) Payload of 1000 lbs Top speed of 20mph Range of 100 miles Width 4.4ft Ground clearance 8in Full safety equipment

    4. Performance Requirements Climb 10% slope at 6mph (full loaded) Engine dry in 3ft of water Brakes lock two or more wheels Tow 385lb trailer w/ 50lb tongue wt Access to brake when pushing in reverse

    5. Front Suspension Double A-arm Leaf/solid Coil/solid MacPherson Strut Transverse leaf None

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