{"id":15122,"date":"2023-05-08T12:30:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T16:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/?p=15122"},"modified":"2023-05-08T15:05:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T19:05:17","slug":"formula-hybrid-electric-competition-highlights-students-engineering-talents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/05\/formula-hybrid-electric-competition-highlights-students-engineering-talents.html","title":{"rendered":"Formula Hybrid – Electric Competition Highlights Students Engineering Talents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Formula Hybrid + Electric<\/a> is one of the most challenging competitions in the SAE collegiate circuit.\u00a0 Requiring multidisciplinary student teams in mechanical, electrical, systems, chemical, robotics engineering and computer science, the event tests the design, performance, and durability of a competition vehicle with strict rules.\u00a0 In addition, students must present to industry judges on their drivetrain innovation and vehicle efficiency.<\/p>\n

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Founded and run by the\u00a0Thayer School of Engineering<\/a> at Dartmouth since 2006, Formula Hybrid took place last week at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Compared to Michigan Speedway, the track brings another obstacle to the competition.\u00a0 There is a steep incline during the endurance laps – challenging the best electric motors.<\/p>\n

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This year it rained everyday.\u00a0 But students used teamwork to persevere through each event.<\/p>\n

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WPI Formula Electric Team Keeping the Driver and Car Dry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thank you Formula Hybrid + Electric organizers for capturing this moment of the WPI Formula Electric team.\u00a0 Always protect the driver and the vehicle, even in the rain.<\/p>\n

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Purdue University Formula Electric Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Students got to prepare in the garage and take shelter.<\/p>\n

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WPI Formula Electric Passes Tech Inspection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Students must go through a series of safety tests to pass Tech Inspection and get “the sticker”.<\/p>\n

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Northeastern University Formula Electric on Tilt Table<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tilt Table, Student sits in the vehicle and the table is rotated to 45 and 60 degrees.<\/p>\n

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WPI Formula Electric Tallest Driver in Egress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Driver Egress – get out of the vehicle in under 5 seconds and land on two feet.<\/p>\n

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WPI Formula Electric Team with Judges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Students participate in static events, speaking to judges about their designs and improvements.<\/p>\n

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WPI Formula Electric Ready for Acceleration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are also dynamic events that tests the vehicle’s maneuverability and performance.<\/p>\n

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University of Waterloo Toolbox at Formula Electric + Hybrid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My favorite toolbox was from the University of Waterloo, Canada. This team has the biggest SOLIDWORKS Sticker.<\/p>\n

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WPI Formula Electric Advisor and Alum Jessica Babcock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once you are involved in a Formula team it remains in your blood.\u00a0 Thank you Jessica Babcock, WPI alum for the visit.\u00a0 Former graduates come to support their team.\u00a0 As WPI is my alum and my husband, David is co-advisor with Professor William Michalson, I got to follow the team every day and night.\u00a0 I have been following the WPI Formula Electric <\/a>team closely for the past three years.<\/p>\n

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WPI Formula Hybrid + Electric Third Place Overall 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Congratulations WPI Formula Electric for winning 3rd place overall, along with the IEEE Advanced Technology award (2nd year in a row) and the Testing award.<\/p>\n

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University of Toronto Formula Electric<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Congratulations to the University of Toronto for winning the event. We wish you the best at Formula Electric Michigan.<\/p>\n

Congratulations too, Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/a> #Motorsports<\/strong> for winning Virtual Racing Challenge.<\/p>\n

The Formula Hybrid + Electric event wouldn’t be complete without cheering on the other teams who have accomplished so much. Here are some other teams we spotted with our SOLIDWORKS stickers.<\/p>\n

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Yale University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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University of Wyoming\u00a0Hybrid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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University of Waterloo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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For more information about SOLIDWORKS Student sponsorship for competitive teams go to www.solidworks.com\/studentsponsorship.<\/p>\n

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Design well, Marie<\/p>\n

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