【Event Recap】NVR Vulpes Racing Formula Student Team New Car Launch
The NVR Vulpes Racing Formula Student Team from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University recently held the launch event for their new car, the VR7.5.
3DMart was honored to be invited as a sponsor to witness the achievements and plans of these students who aspire to build cars.
Let's take a look at what was presented at this new car launch!
NYCU Vulpes Racing Team
In 2008, a group of students from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, in an era when student car manufacturing was not yet popular, connected their passion for cars and car building, and the NYCU Vulpes Racing Team was officially established.
NVR is dedicated to developing Formula Student race cars, cultivating team members' knowledge of automotive-related fields, and operating under three core principles: "theory, design, and practice." They actively enhance team members' knowledge through corporate visits and lectures by industry experts, ensuring that team members not only have sufficient theoretical knowledge but also master practical skills.
At the same time, they actively participate in various events such as the "Taipei International Auto Electronics Show" and "COMPUTEX 2024," tirelessly contributing to the advancement of domestic technology and racing culture.
In 2020, the team developed the VR5 internal combustion race car and began research on electric vehicle-related technologies to build the VR6 electric race car.
In September 2021, the VR5 internal combustion race car competed in the "2021 Taiwan Formula Student Racing League" and achieved immediate success, winning first prize with the fastest speed.
In the future, they will participate in international competitions with the new VR7.5, hoping to gain valuable racing experience and continuously improve the team's car manufacturing craftsmanship through their efforts in these competitions.
Car Manufacturing Goal — Formula SAE
Formula SAE (FSAE) is the largest student engineering design competition in the field of mechanical engineering, attracting over 500 universities each year.
Currently, a total of over 800 teams participate, and it has expanded to 18 countries with local competitions. This year, the NVR team will participate in Formula SAE Japan (FSAEJ).
FSAE, organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) since 1981, aims to train students to go beyond theoretical knowledge from textbooks. Through independent team formation, design, manufacturing, and testing, students create a unique Formula Student race car and compete with student teams from all over the world, thereby training students to become valuable automotive engineers.
All teams must design their entry vehicles according to the rules issued by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). In addition, on the day of the competition, vehicles must pass over 100 safety checks, as well as tilt, brake, and rain tests before they can enter the track.
Participating teams must design, manufacture, drive, and market a race car based on the competition rules. The rules primarily focus on protecting the safety of student drivers and providing students with space to exercise their creativity. The scoring of the competition totals 1000 points, divided into two main parts: dynamic events (675 points) and static events (325 points).
VR7.5
With the advent of electric racing, the transition from internal combustion vehicles to electric vehicles has become an inevitable trend.
The NVR team built the second-generation electric race car, the VR7.5, based on the VR6 electric vehicle.
During the design process, "safety" and "performance" were the main design goals, and various new technologies were adopted to improve the overall performance of the vehicle and ensure the safety of vehicle operation and maintenance.
Multi-Sensor System
To gain a more precise understanding of the vehicle's status, the NVR team added various sensors, including wheel speed sensors, steering wheel angle sensors, motor speed sensors, suspension travel linear displacement sensors, GPS, and more. These sensors real-time monitor the vehicle's operating status and transmit data to the vehicle control system.
This not only helps accelerate vehicle performance tuning but also enhances the rapid response capability of technicians on the track.
Power System
The VR7.5 is equipped with an advanced electric drive system and integrates a battery management system (BMS) in collaboration with suppliers to ensure efficient and safe energy output by monitoring battery temperature.
Chassis Structure
The NVR team optimized the VR7.5's chassis structure and rigidity, ensuring the vehicle's stability and torsional resistance at high speeds to cope with extreme conditions that may be encountered in races.
To gain a more precise understanding of the vehicle's status, the NVR team added various sensors, including wheel speed sensors, steering wheel angle sensors, motor speed sensors, suspension travel linear displacement sensors, GPS, and more. These sensors real-time monitor the vehicle's operating status and transmit data to the vehicle control system.
This not only helps accelerate vehicle performance tuning but also enhances the rapid response capability of technicians on the track.
Power System
The VR7.5 is equipped with an advanced electric drive system and integrates a battery management system (BMS) in collaboration with suppliers to ensure efficient and safe energy output by monitoring battery temperature.
Chassis Structure
The NVR team optimized the VR7.5's chassis structure and rigidity, ensuring the vehicle's stability and torsional resistance at high speeds to cope with extreme conditions that may be encountered in races.
Future Plans
Vehicle Project
After the VR7.5 is completed and competes, the NVR team will begin development of the fourth-generation electric race car, the VR8.
The new car will be equipped with more advanced automotive sensors, strengthening data collection and analysis capabilities, and will adopt a high-rigidity, lightweight monocoque design to improve body rigidity and reduce weight, optimizing overall performance.
In addition, autonomous driving technology will be a key development direction, combining advanced sensors and automatic control systems to prepare for the future development of autonomous race cars.
In terms of software, the focus will be on the development and optimization of vehicle control algorithms to improve dynamic control performance and ensure optimal performance in extreme environments.
Branding
By collaborating with designers to develop merchandise and sponsor return gifts, the NVR team hopes to give the team a more distinctive character and recognition.
At the same time, through sponsor feedback, the NVR team also hopes that the team and sponsoring companies can be seen as a close-knit family, sharing competition results together.
STEM Education Promotion
The NVR team will collaborate with relevant educational institutions to jointly launch STEM education courses and activities with racing as the theme.
Through the technology of racing and its engineering applications, they aim to inspire students' interest in high-tech fields and cultivate their creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Vehicle Project
After the VR7.5 is completed and competes, the NVR team will begin development of the fourth-generation electric race car, the VR8.
The new car will be equipped with more advanced automotive sensors, strengthening data collection and analysis capabilities, and will adopt a high-rigidity, lightweight monocoque design to improve body rigidity and reduce weight, optimizing overall performance.
In addition, autonomous driving technology will be a key development direction, combining advanced sensors and automatic control systems to prepare for the future development of autonomous race cars.
In terms of software, the focus will be on the development and optimization of vehicle control algorithms to improve dynamic control performance and ensure optimal performance in extreme environments.
Branding
By collaborating with designers to develop merchandise and sponsor return gifts, the NVR team hopes to give the team a more distinctive character and recognition.
At the same time, through sponsor feedback, the NVR team also hopes that the team and sponsoring companies can be seen as a close-knit family, sharing competition results together.
STEM Education Promotion
The NVR team will collaborate with relevant educational institutions to jointly launch STEM education courses and activities with racing as the theme.
Through the technology of racing and its engineering applications, they aim to inspire students' interest in high-tech fields and cultivate their creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Bambu Lab 3D Printers Aid Race Car Manufacturing
In the world of Formula Student racing, teams must design and build high-performance race cars with limited resources.
Traditional manufacturing methods, such as CNC machining or injection molding, can produce high-precision parts but are often costly and time-consuming.
Therefore, more and more teams are starting to use 3D printing technology to produce customized parts, and Bambu Lab 3D printers are an indispensable tool for this purpose.
Bambu Lab's 3D printers are known for their high speed, high precision, ease of use, and versatility, allowing students to quickly transform designs into physical parts.
For example, many teams use Bambu Lab series 3D printers to print lightweight plastic parts, such as battery holders, wiring harnesses, etc.
These parts not only reduce the vehicle's weight but also allow for rapid design adjustments based on test or simulation results, improving overall performance.
In addition, compared to traditional manufacturing methods, 3D printing technology allows students to carry out more prototype development and testing.
In the process of race car development, real-time modifications are often required based on competition rules and measured data. Bambu Lab 3D printers enable teams to complete design iterations in a short period, ensuring the race car is in optimal condition.
In the process of race car development, real-time modifications are often required based on competition rules and measured data. Bambu Lab 3D printers enable teams to complete design iterations in a short period, ensuring the race car is in optimal condition.
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