Design Process

     The supermileage project is aimed at creating an efficient vehicle to enter into the Shell Eco-Marathon competition in the prototype class.  This will be a light weight 3 wheeled vehicle that can carry a single driver as well as achieve an optimal fuel economy.  

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     The design team will be split into two sub groups that will focus on different aspects of the project.  One team will focus on designing and purchasing the drivetrain, safety, braking, and electrical equipment. 

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     The second team will design and manufacture the fairing, frame, and steering system.  These two teams will work closely together but be responsible for and evaluated on their respective subsystems of the vehicle. 

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The customer requisitioning this product, as well as faculty advisor for the competition, is Dr. John Tester.



After discussing the project with Dr. John Tester the primary needs were determined to be designing and manufacturing a vehicle that maximizes the distance traveled using a minimal amount of energy.  The vehicle needs to be lightweight and have an efficient drivetrain.  A 3 wheeled vehicle with a

thin composite fairing or uni-body is ideal.