The mechanical subteam designs and manufactures the physical components of the car. This subteam is split into five systems: Mechanical Powertrain, Vehicle Dynamics, Structural, Aerodynamics, and Simulation. 

MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN

Mechanical Powertrain covers the transmission, battery modules, battery box, and motor cooling projects. The team works closely with electrical engineers to design elegant mounting solutions for our car’s low-voltage electronics and high-voltage battery pack. The high-voltage system also includes the car’s motor and motor controller, both of which are water-cooled by our custom cooling system. Our Emrax 228 motor drives our Drexler differential with a sprocket and chain connection before splitting to the car’s rear tires with axles. Mounting decisions are validated using FEA and hand calcs while cooling and airflow designs are validated using CFD, MATLAB, and more hand calcs.  

VEHICLE DYNAMICS

The Vehicle Dynamics team is responsible for the suspension and steering systems as well as the performance analysis of the racecar. We validate suspension and steering geometry using newly developed parametric models and performing rigorous dynamic analysis. Suspension geometry is also carefully refined to integrate seamlessly with Chassis and Powertrain while upholding the overarching goals of the car. Our team is then responsible for designing over 60 mechanical suspension and steering components using CAD, hand calculations, and FEA. We also take pride in manufacturing nearly all of these parts including knuckles, rockers, and control arms. Our wide range of fabrication ranges from manual and CNC mills and lathes to welding and final assembly. Vehicle Dynamics cultivates a diverse and highly refined skillset spanning dynamic analysis, system integration, mechanical design, and hands-on manufacturing. 

AERODYNAMICS

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SIMULATION

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STRUCTURAL

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