Topic > SEM Concept Car Case Study - 701

Road resistance depends on the total mass of the vehicle, the occupant, and the square of the velocity in the resistance term. This competition encourages them to come up with an innovative design and development of an SEM concept car that achieves extremely high mileage per liter of fuel. It's just a matter of thinking about the innovative and practical aspects to develop a new and pioneering idea with which to change the traditional way of producing and building. During the competition, drivers can accelerate the vehicle, reach maximum speed and then turn off the engine while coasting, and this cycle is repeated until the race circuit is completed. Unlike Formula 1 racing cars or Formula SAE student competitions, winning the competition depends only on the amount of fuel consumed to complete a given series of laps on the race circuit, not on the speed achieved or who completes first the circuit, but the vehicle must maintain a minimum speed of 15 miles per hour and a maximum of 30 miles per hour. The organizers calculate their energy efficiency based on a Joulemeter installed in each vehicle and predict a winner in each class and for each energy source. Off-track awards are given for other achievements including safety, quality, teamwork, design and engineering