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Abbreviation | UoNRT |
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Formation | 2016 |
Purpose | Development of Electric Vehicles |
Headquarters | UoN Faculty of Engineering |
Website | https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/studentexperience/uon-racing-team/uon-racing-team.aspx |
University of Nottingham Racing Team (UoNRT) is the University of Nottingham's student-run electric vehicle team. The team comprises two sub teams, namely Formula Student and Solar Challenge. The University of Nottingham also used to compete in the e-bike area, with its Power Electronics Machines and Control Research Group (PEMC) from the Faculty of Engineering. [1] [2] Working on new technologies they were awarded "best" EV at Formula Student UK 2021. The teams are currently developing a "Lighter, more efficient Formula Student car" and a 2-seater Solar Challenge car "designed around upcycled EV systems". The team relies on external sponsors to fund the development, manufacture and testing of the vehicle. [3]
Together, the two sub teams are made up of approximately 80 undergraduates, postgraduates, and faculty staff. [4]
UoNRT re-launched its Formula Student project in 2016, following a break of five years. [5] The team designs a single-seat electric racing car to compete in the IMechE Formula Student UK competition against other teams with both electric and conventional combustion engine vehicles. [6] [7]
The team aimed to design and manufacture the UK’s first all-wheel drive electric car. [8] [9] The first entries in 2017, 2018 and 2019 did not participate in the competition’s dynamic events; the team placed 63rd, [10] 61st [11] and 59th [12] respectively in these years. In 2020, UoNRT switched to a two-wheel drive powertrain and placed 19th out of 66 teams at the virtual static competition. [13]
UoNRT returned to Silverstone in 2021 with a new 2WD car and achieved their best results to date. [14] The car placed third overall, and won "Best EV of 2021" [15] [16] [17] On top of this, the UoNRT Business Team came first in their competition, beating 108 other universities. [18]
The 2021 car, named Frankie, will be used as a testing platform in 2021-22 as the team works on future projects including a new, lightweight drive unit and upgrading to a carbon fiber chassis and suspension. [14]
Name | Frankie [20] |
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Number of Wheels | 4 (2WD) |
Maximum Motor Power | 45 kW |
Motor Torque | 32 Nm |
Gearbox | 9:1 |
Torque Per Rear Wheel | 288 Nm |
Maximum Speed | 60 mph |
Battery Storage Capacity | 6.5 kWh |
Battery Voltage | 405v at full charge |
Battery Technology | Li-Ion (pouch cell) |
Chassis Construction | Steel tube spaceframe |
Bodyshell Construction | Vacuum formed ABS [21] |
Weight | 296 kg |
Year | Race | Car | Car Number | Entrants | Final Position | Achievements |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | FS2017 | 63rd | ||||
2018 | FS2018 | 61st | ||||
2019 | FS2019 | 59th | ||||
2020 | FS2020 | 66 | 19th | |||
2021 | Silverstone | FS2021 | 23 | 35 | 3rd [20] [21] [22] | Business Team came first in their competition, beating 108 other universities. |
The team relies on external sponsors to fund the development, manufacture and testing of the vehicle. [3]
Current:
Former:
UoNRT started a new project in 2020-21 to build a solar-powered electric car to participate in Solar Challenge competitions around the world. [23] [24] [25] [26] The guiding principles of solar challenge vehicles are to be ultra-efficient, designed for endurance, and push the boundaries of sustainable electric vehicle technology. [27]
This is the first time the University of Nottingham has set up a solar car project. The team are developing a Cruiser class car, and they are taking an approach focused on low-impact design and manufacture. [4] Alongside featuring 5m2 of solar panels, UoNRT’s first solar car will be adapting and upcycling parts from used electric vehicles. [4] The chassis is modified from a Renault Twizy base, [22] [26] and second-life Nissan Leaf batteries are installed. They aim to be an environmentally-friendly alternative to the growing problem of dealing with end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles. [28]
The team aim to complete the first car in 2022, in time to participate in the European Solar Challenge [29] [22] [26] and prepare for the World Solar Challenge [27] in 2023. The team have said they will target further events around the world as the team develops.
Name | TBC |
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Number of Wheels | 4 (front steered and rear driven) |
Solar Array Power | 1 kW average on a sunny day |
Solar Cell Efficiency | 22-24% |
Solar Array Size | 5m2 |
Maximum Motor Power | 10 kW |
Maximum Speed | 70 mph |
Battery Storage Capacity | 36 kWh |
Battery Voltage | 135 V (at full charge) |
Battery Technology | Li-Ion Pouch cells (Second life Nissan Leaf batteries) |
Chassis Construction | Steel tube spaceframe (modified Renault Twizy chassis) |
Bodyshell Construction | CFRP and vacuum formed ABS |
Year | Race | Car | Car Number | Entrants | Final Position | Achievements |
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2022 | European Solar Challenge | SC2022 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
2023 | World Solar Challenge | SC2023 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
The team relies on external sponsors to fund the development, manufacture and testing of the vehicle. [3]
Current:
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Abbreviation | UoNRT |
---|---|
Formation | 2016 |
Purpose | Development of Electric Vehicles |
Headquarters | UoN Faculty of Engineering |
Website | https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/studentexperience/uon-racing-team/uon-racing-team.aspx |
University of Nottingham Racing Team (UoNRT) is the University of Nottingham's student-run electric vehicle team. The team comprises two sub teams, namely Formula Student and Solar Challenge. The University of Nottingham also used to compete in the e-bike area, with its Power Electronics Machines and Control Research Group (PEMC) from the Faculty of Engineering. [1] [2] Working on new technologies they were awarded "best" EV at Formula Student UK 2021. The teams are currently developing a "Lighter, more efficient Formula Student car" and a 2-seater Solar Challenge car "designed around upcycled EV systems". The team relies on external sponsors to fund the development, manufacture and testing of the vehicle. [3]
Together, the two sub teams are made up of approximately 80 undergraduates, postgraduates, and faculty staff. [4]
UoNRT re-launched its Formula Student project in 2016, following a break of five years. [5] The team designs a single-seat electric racing car to compete in the IMechE Formula Student UK competition against other teams with both electric and conventional combustion engine vehicles. [6] [7]
The team aimed to design and manufacture the UK’s first all-wheel drive electric car. [8] [9] The first entries in 2017, 2018 and 2019 did not participate in the competition’s dynamic events; the team placed 63rd, [10] 61st [11] and 59th [12] respectively in these years. In 2020, UoNRT switched to a two-wheel drive powertrain and placed 19th out of 66 teams at the virtual static competition. [13]
UoNRT returned to Silverstone in 2021 with a new 2WD car and achieved their best results to date. [14] The car placed third overall, and won "Best EV of 2021" [15] [16] [17] On top of this, the UoNRT Business Team came first in their competition, beating 108 other universities. [18]
The 2021 car, named Frankie, will be used as a testing platform in 2021-22 as the team works on future projects including a new, lightweight drive unit and upgrading to a carbon fiber chassis and suspension. [14]
Name | Frankie [20] |
---|---|
Number of Wheels | 4 (2WD) |
Maximum Motor Power | 45 kW |
Motor Torque | 32 Nm |
Gearbox | 9:1 |
Torque Per Rear Wheel | 288 Nm |
Maximum Speed | 60 mph |
Battery Storage Capacity | 6.5 kWh |
Battery Voltage | 405v at full charge |
Battery Technology | Li-Ion (pouch cell) |
Chassis Construction | Steel tube spaceframe |
Bodyshell Construction | Vacuum formed ABS [21] |
Weight | 296 kg |
Year | Race | Car | Car Number | Entrants | Final Position | Achievements |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | FS2017 | 63rd | ||||
2018 | FS2018 | 61st | ||||
2019 | FS2019 | 59th | ||||
2020 | FS2020 | 66 | 19th | |||
2021 | Silverstone | FS2021 | 23 | 35 | 3rd [20] [21] [22] | Business Team came first in their competition, beating 108 other universities. |
The team relies on external sponsors to fund the development, manufacture and testing of the vehicle. [3]
Current:
Former:
UoNRT started a new project in 2020-21 to build a solar-powered electric car to participate in Solar Challenge competitions around the world. [23] [24] [25] [26] The guiding principles of solar challenge vehicles are to be ultra-efficient, designed for endurance, and push the boundaries of sustainable electric vehicle technology. [27]
This is the first time the University of Nottingham has set up a solar car project. The team are developing a Cruiser class car, and they are taking an approach focused on low-impact design and manufacture. [4] Alongside featuring 5m2 of solar panels, UoNRT’s first solar car will be adapting and upcycling parts from used electric vehicles. [4] The chassis is modified from a Renault Twizy base, [22] [26] and second-life Nissan Leaf batteries are installed. They aim to be an environmentally-friendly alternative to the growing problem of dealing with end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles. [28]
The team aim to complete the first car in 2022, in time to participate in the European Solar Challenge [29] [22] [26] and prepare for the World Solar Challenge [27] in 2023. The team have said they will target further events around the world as the team develops.
Name | TBC |
---|---|
Number of Wheels | 4 (front steered and rear driven) |
Solar Array Power | 1 kW average on a sunny day |
Solar Cell Efficiency | 22-24% |
Solar Array Size | 5m2 |
Maximum Motor Power | 10 kW |
Maximum Speed | 70 mph |
Battery Storage Capacity | 36 kWh |
Battery Voltage | 135 V (at full charge) |
Battery Technology | Li-Ion Pouch cells (Second life Nissan Leaf batteries) |
Chassis Construction | Steel tube spaceframe (modified Renault Twizy chassis) |
Bodyshell Construction | CFRP and vacuum formed ABS |
Year | Race | Car | Car Number | Entrants | Final Position | Achievements |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | European Solar Challenge | SC2022 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
2023 | World Solar Challenge | SC2023 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
The team relies on external sponsors to fund the development, manufacture and testing of the vehicle. [3]
Current: