This includes the design of the steering and shifting systems, ergonomics, and steering wheel.ĭrivetrain is responsible for getting the power from the engine (for C-Car) and motor (for E-Car) to the wheels as efficiently as possible. Creating the platform that brings together systems such as suspension, aerodynamics, and powertrain, chassis is the base of the FSAE vehicles.ĭriver controls is responsible for the components on the car that the driver directly interacts with. The chassis subsystem is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the chassis. This includes the design of the dashboard, electronics cooling, and all electronics packaging, mounting, and enclosures. The brakes subsystem is also responsible for designing the throttle pedal, which allows the driver to accelerate the car via throttle body actuation in the combustion vehicle and drive by wire for the electric vehicle.Ĭ-electronics is in charge of three things: making sure that the car's charging system can start the car and keep it running, adapting an ECU onto the engine with all the necessary sensors and components to allow for full tuning and driver capabilities, and providing a robust and reliable data logging system with sensors for all the other subsystems so that they can validate and improve on their designs.Ĭ-structures is responsible for the electro-mechanical integration of vehicle systems. The subassemblies of the brakes system include the brake pedal, brake lines, calipers, and rotors. The goal of the brakes system is to decelerate the car without losing stability or consistency. The goal of aero structures is to provide an optimal balance of weight, rigidity, and ease-of-installation that best allows the aero subsystem to perform at its finest. Analysis of cooling for other components of the car is aero's responsibility as well.Īero structures literally supports the aerodynamic components of the car, attaching the front, rear, and side wings to the rest of the chassis. This includes in-depth analysis and design of the wing elements for generating downforce and sideforce. To fully utilize the talents and abilities of everyone on the team, Formula is divided into unique subsystems.Īero is responsible for the aerodynamic performance of the car.
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