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SPONSORSHIP
PROPOSAL
formula
barton
racing
- GEC Barton Hill
Trivandrum
Objective
Racing through Formula
Student Electric Style
Our project's primary goal is to
construct an electric Formula
Student car based on regulations
stated in the Formula Bharat 2026
rulebook and participate in Formula
Bharat 2026. Additionally, we aim to
instill the spirit of entrepreneurship
among the students involved. This
project fosters the development of
team building, teamwork, and team
management skills.
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Who Are We?
WE ARE THE STUDENTS OF GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING
COLLEGE BARTON HILL AND HAVE FORMED A TEAM
CALLED AS FORMULA BARTON RACING WHICH WILL BE
COMPETING IN FORMULA BHARAT CONDUCTED BY
CURIOSUM TECH. THE TEAM CONSISTS OF STUDENTS
FROM MECHANICAL, ELECTRONICS, AND ELECTRICAL
DEPARTMENTS WHO STRIVE TO MAKE INNOVATIONS IN
PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED EVs.
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Our Mission
United in Strength, Driven
by Innovation. Together,
We Can Achieve Anything!
The mission of our Formula Student team is to develop a
formidable and effective team that can accomplish great
things by harnessing the unique strengths of each
individual. The team's focus is on improving individual
abilities and integrating them into a cohesive group
capable of designing and building an electric car for the
Formula Student competition. By working together
harmoniously, the team can overcome any challenge and
achieve remarkable success in the competition. To
inculcate a sense of entrepreneurship among the
students.
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About Us
The Team
Our Team consists of 38 students
from the departments of Electrical,
Mechanical, and Electronics and
Communication streams.
Dr. Anish K John from the Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering serving as
our faculty advisor. Additionally,
the team has faculty heads from
various departments who provide
technical and financial assistance
to the Team.
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Our Goals
Our aim is to To create a
construct an power-train that
electric car for is highly
To be one of the
Formula Student efficient, with
top five teams in
competitions, minimal energy
Formula Bharath
which will be losses, and to
equipped with a enhance its
singular motor. thermal design
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To cultivate
To provide To enhance team
practical skills
exposure in that enhance
management
designing, industrial practices and
testing, and readiness and improve the
running a prepare overall
formula student individuals for effectiveness of
car the demands of our team.
the workforce.
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Project
Stages
Design
To design and analyze a
Formula Student car
that adheres to the
regulations outlined in
the Formula Bharat
rule book.
Testing
Validation of the car's
design is necessary to
improve its reliability.
Optimize
Making additional
alternations following
the testing phase is
necessary to attain
the desired level of
performance
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Motor
Axial flux motors are
considered the ultimate
future of electric
vehicles and most 28 cm
importantly of electric
aviation because they
have a high torque-to-
weight ratio, which is
ideal for aircraft.
These motors offer
several advantages over
traditional radial flux
motors, including higher
power density, improved efficiency, and more compact
[Link] are typically thinner than radial flux
motors and have a smaller diameter. This makes them
ideal for use in applications where space is at a premium,
such as in electric vehicles.
axial flux motors is their high power density. This means
they can deliver more power in a smaller package,
resulting in a higher power-to-weight ratio. This is
crucial in electric racing, where teams strive to maximize
the vehicle's power output while minimizing its weight.
Moreover, the use of axial flux motors in Formula
Student EVs is also environmentally friendly, as they
operate without producing any emissions.
Using these motors will enable teams to acquire more
knowledge about them, which, in turn, will aid in the
development of new ideas in the field of transportation.
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Battery Pack
The team recognize that the
battery pack is one of the most
crucial components in an electric
vehicle, and its development
requires significant financial
[Link] will not only
enhance the performance of our
vehicle but also contribute to the
advancement of sustainable
transportation technologies.
Controller
The axial flux controller is
a crucial component in an
electric vehicle that
regulates the power
delivered to the motor,
ensuring optimal
performance and efficiency.
It converts DC power from
the battery into AC power
and precisely controls the
motor's speed, torque, and
direction. This improves
efficiency and battery life in
the vehicle.
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Chassis
The completion of the first Our chassis design is compliant
iteration of our chassis design is with regulations, featuring a
a significant milestone for our roll hoop, main hoop, and side
team, as it aligns with Formula impact structure for enhanced
Bharat's regulations for 2024. torsional rigidity and safety.
To ensure the accuracy and Additionally, we have installed a
safety of our design, we have firewall to separate the driver
incorporated feedback from from the powertrain, adding
various team members during the another layer of safety.
blueprint review process.
An essential aspect of our
Material selection was a critical chassis design is node-to-node
consideration in our chassis triangulation, which helps rods
design. After careful analysis remain in compression and
and discussion, we chose AS elongation to resist bending.
1020 as it provides a cost- This feature improves the
effective and easy-to-weld chassis's ability to withstand the
solution without requiring forces generated during races
normalization, unlike chrome- or different road conditions.
moly alloys. This selection
enabled us to meet our design
objectives while keeping costs in
check.
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Bodywork
Aerodynamics plays a crucial role in the design of a
Formula SAE (FSAE) car bodywork. The primary goal of
the bodywork is to reduce drag and increase downforce
to improve the car's performance and handling. To achieve
these goals, FSAE bodywork is designed to optimize the
airflow over the car. This involves minimizing the frontal
area and creating smooth,
The design inspiration for the
bodywork of the car comes from
McLaren senna
This is an initial version of the
bodywork, with both materials
and design still in the early
stages of development. The
team has not yet finalized the
ultimate model for the
bodywork, and they are
currently working to identify
an environmentally-friendly
material for this purpose. As streamlined surfaces that minimize
part of their efforts, the team drag. The bodywork is also designed
is conducting research into to direct airflow over and around
natural material composites the car in a way that generates
that could potentially be downforce.
used for the bodywork.
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Topology
Optimisation
The combination of topology
optimization and metal 3D
printing has significant potential
in the development of Formula
Student and Formula SAE cars.
In addition to weight reduction,
These technologies can be used
topology optimization can also
to create parts that are both
help teams create parts with
lightweight and structurally improved stiffness and damping
sound, resulting in better characteristics, leading to
performance and improved better handling and stability on
efficiency. the track. For example, optimizing
the design of suspension
The combination of topology components can lead to improved
optimization and metal 3D ride quality and handling
printing has significant potential characteristics, while optimizing
in the development of Formula the design of aerodynamic
Student and Formula SAE cars. components can lead to better
These technologies can be used downforce and reduced drag.
to create parts that are both
lightweight and structurally So the Team is trying to
sound, resulting in better introduce this techology in our
performance and improved car
efficiency.
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Work finished
so far
01 at the present stage, the team has created the initial
version of the chassis and verified its compliance
with the rule book. Although all issues have been
addressed, a subsequent iteration will be necessary
once the suspension mounting points and geometry
are specified.
02 the Motor power requirements have been decided
according to the team goals.
03 the team had started on the mathematical modelling
of the car and created some models using Simulink.
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the team is in the process of choosing other
mechanical components like brakes, suspension,
tires, steering, etc.
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The documentation of various sub systems have been
started.
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Work finished
so far (cont.)
06 The motor and the controller have been selected.
07 the tires and rims have been selected.
08 the power output needed has been calculated
according to the required range.
09 the battery cell chemistry and connection sequence
have been chosen. moreover, the battery suppliers
have been identified
10 optimal gear ratio has been identified according to
the required acceleration time and range, this has
been done in OptimumLap.
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Project
Deliverables
A fully functioning formula
style student electric vehicle,
which can reach a speed of
100km/hr in 5seconds
A battery pack which can be used
in high performance Electric
Vehicles, also can be used as a
standalone power supply for
power emergencies with vehicle
to grid capabilities
Research study on axial flux
motor in other forms of
transportation vehicles like
water transports and other
land vehicles.
research study focuses on
utilizing additive manufacturing
in topology optimization to
develop a low-cost
manufacturing process.
Long Term
Deliverables
A custom-made BMS (Battery
Management System) for high
performance battery pack
Development of 4-wheel drive
technology for EV
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WHY SPONSOR US
Branding: It can help a company with a platform to
showcase their brand to a targeted audience.
Companies can display their logo and branding on the
team's race car, uniforms, and promotional materials.
Innovation is a crucial aspect of the Formula Student
competition, and teams often come up with novel and
innovative ideas that have potential applications in
society.
Finding Talent: Sponsoring a Formula Student team
can help companies find talent who are the core of an
institution, whom will have a multidisciplinary
background which will be good for the company.
Exposure: By sponsoring a Formula Student team,
companies can gain exposure to a large audience,
including potential customers, business partners, and
investors.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Supporting a
Formula Student team can be a way for companies to
demonstrate their commitment to education, innovation,
and sustainability.
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WHY SPONSOR US Cont.
For
Society
The Formula SAE competition offers students the chance
to design and develop high-performance cars,
contributing to research in the field of high-speed
transportation and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
This proposal outlines several deliverables, the
implementation of which will have a positive impact on
society.
the students in the team will receive multidisciplinary
training in various branches of engineering, which will
encourage them to develop new ideas and solutions that
will ultimately benefit society as a whole.
These multidisciplinary students, upon graduation, have
the potential to create more job opportunities for society
compared to regular students. They can also contribute
to reducing the country's dependence on imports by
developing innovative solutions and technologies that can
be produced domestically. This can be achieved through
research and development, and a Formula Student team
can provide an ideal platform for such activities.
Therefore, supporting a college Formula Student team
can have a positive impact on the country's economy and
promote self-sufficiency in the technology and
transportation sectors.
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WHY SPONSOR US Cont.
For the
University
FSAE provides students with a unique opportunity to apply
theoretical engineering concepts in a practical, hands-on
setting.
FSAE teams typically consist of students from various
disciplines, such as mechanical engineering, electrical
engineering, and computer science. Working in a team
environment helps students develop important teamwork
and communication skills.
FSAE requires teams to design and build a high-
performance race car that is safe, reliable, and cost-
effective. This challenge requires students to optimize
their designs in order to meet strict performance, weight,
and cost requirements.
FSAE attracts the attention of leading automotive
companies, who often provide sponsorship, mentorship,
and even job opportunities to top-performing teams.
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Our
Collaboration
The largest grassroots
campaign of WWF focuses
on energy conservation
as a means to address
global warming and
climate change, leading
to the organization of
Earth Hour on March
25, 2023.
To celebrate the 15th
year of World Earth
Hour, WWF & team FBR
collaborated
to set up a selfie booth
with LED lighting using a
bicycle generator.
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Snapshots
From Earth
Hour
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Cost Estimate
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CONTACT
US
GAUTHAM S
Team Captain- FBR
[Link]
formulabartonracing@[Link]
+91 8089554818
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