The intention of this design project was to develop a road worthy, energy efficient, fully Electric vehicle that would compete in the 2013 Shell Eco-marathon. The purpose of the Competition was to travel the farthest distance with the least amount of energy consumption. The rules and regulations of the competition dictated the size and components of the design, Aerodynamics, rolling resistance, weight and drive train efficiencies were considered in the selection of materials and components. To justify the design, finite element analyses and flow simulations were performed in Solidworks to determine the final model. Given a limited budget and time constraints, the chassis and shell were fabricated with the simplest and most economical methods. All other components were purchased and incorporated into the vehicle. Testing was performed on the vehicle to validate the construction and selection of components. Global learning and sustainability objectives were also included in the project.

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