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EV Vs IC Race Car Architecture
An energy budget is needed to understand endurance. Energy efficiency is as important as mass, power, aero, mu. Spend energy as efficiently as possible to generate speed.
EV Performance Fundamentals
Engineer a strong battery lifespan
EV Efficiency is as important as mass, downforce, drag, power, and mu.
Create tools for drivers to manage energy
Add regenerative braking later
Notes On Anthropometry
There is amazing variability in human bodies. Generally, vehicles are designed to reach from the 5th to 95th percentile, including any gender differences. But determining the measurements to use is complicated. Different countries or regions may have different ranges, and the gene interactions for any individual result in many different percentiles depending on the measurement.
Cockpit Control Forces
How robust do driver controls really need to be? Never underestimate the strength of a scared driver.
Introduction To Brake System Criteria
A highly optimized brake system properly managed by the driver allows longer wide-open throttle times, shorter brake zones, and higher average cornering speeds. This is how we reduce lap times.