【Event Report】NVR Vulpes Racing Formula Team New Car Launch
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University's NVR Vulpes Racing team recently held a launch event for their new car, the VR7.5.
As a sponsor, 3DMart was honored to be invited and witness the achievements and plans of these students with a dream of building cars.
Let’s take a look at what was presented at this new car launch!
NYCU Vulpes Racing Team
In 2008, when student car building was not yet common, students at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University combined their love for cars and their passion for manufacturing to officially establish the NYCU Vulpes Racing Team.
NVR is dedicated to the development of student formula cars and the cultivation of members' automotive knowledge. With "theory, design, and practice" as their core philosophy, they actively utilize corporate visits and classes led by industry experts to deepen their knowledge, ensuring they gain not only theoretical grounding but also practical skills.
Furthermore, they actively participate in various large and small events, such as the "Taipei AMPA" and "COMPUTEX 2024," and are committed to promoting Taiwan's technological development and motorsport culture.
In 2020, the team developed the internal combustion engine racing car VR5, and subsequently began researching electric vehicle-related technologies, leading to the creation of the electric racing car VR6.
In September 2021, they entered the "2021 Formula Student Taiwan" with the VR5. Despite it being their first competition, they achieved the fastest time and won first prize.
Moving forward, they aim to participate in international competitions with the new VR7.5, showcasing the fruits of their labor, gaining competitive experience, and continuously refining the team's car-building techniques.
The Goal of Car Building — Formula SAE
Formula SAE (FSAE) is the largest student engineering design competition in the field of mechanical engineering, with over 500 schools participating each year.
To date, over 800 teams have participated in competitions held in 18 countries worldwide. This year, the NVR team will compete in the Formula SAE Japan (FSAEJ) competition.
FSAE has been hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) since 1981. It aims to encourage students to go beyond textbook theories by forming teams to design, manufacture, test, and complete their own student formula cars, allowing them to grow into capable automotive engineers by competing against student teams from around the globe.
All teams must design their competition vehicles according to rules set by the SAE. On the day of the competition, in addition to passing over 100 safety inspections, they must also clear tilt, brake, and rain tests before they are allowed to drive on the course.
Participating teams must design, manufacture, drive, and market their racing cars based on competition regulations. The rules are primarily designed to protect the safety of student drivers while allowing room for creativity. The evaluation totals 1,000 points, divided into dynamic events (675 points) and static events (325 points).
VR7.5
Entering the era of electric racing cars, the transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles has become an inevitable trend.
Based on their electric vehicle VR6, the NVR team developed the second-generation electric racing car, the VR7.5.
The design focuses on "safety" and "performance," utilizing several new technologies to enhance the vehicle's overall performance while ensuring safety during both driving and maintenance.
Multi-Sensor System
To better understand the vehicle's state, the NVR team added wheel speed sensors, steering angle sensors, motor RPM sensors, linear displacement sensors for suspension travel, GPS, and more. These monitor the vehicle's operating status in real-time and transmit data to the vehicle control system.
This not only allows for rapid adjustments to vehicle performance but also enables technical staff to respond quickly on the track.
Power System
The VR7.5 is equipped with an advanced electric drive system. They have also worked with suppliers to integrate a Battery Management System (BMS) to monitor battery temperature, ensuring efficient and safe energy output.
Chassis Structure
The NVR team optimized the chassis structure and rigidity of the VR7.5 to ensure stability during high-speed driving and torsional strength, allowing it to handle the harsh conditions that can occur during competition.
To better understand the vehicle's state, the NVR team added wheel speed sensors, steering angle sensors, motor RPM sensors, linear displacement sensors for suspension travel, GPS, and more. These monitor the vehicle's operating status in real-time and transmit data to the vehicle control system.
This not only allows for rapid adjustments to vehicle performance but also enables technical staff to respond quickly on the track.
Power System
The VR7.5 is equipped with an advanced electric drive system. They have also worked with suppliers to integrate a Battery Management System (BMS) to monitor battery temperature, ensuring efficient and safe energy output.
Chassis Structure
The NVR team optimized the chassis structure and rigidity of the VR7.5 to ensure stability during high-speed driving and torsional strength, allowing it to handle the harsh conditions that can occur during competition.
Future Plans
Vehicle Development Plan
After completing the VR7.5 and participating in competitions, the NVR team plans to begin development of the fourth-generation electric racing car, the VR8.
The new vehicle will be equipped with more advanced onboard sensors to enhance data collection and analysis capabilities. They also plan to adopt a high-rigidity, lightweight monocoque structure to optimize overall performance through increased chassis rigidity and weight reduction.
Furthermore, they will focus on autonomous driving technology, combining advanced sensors with automated control systems to prepare for future unmanned racing cars.
On the software side, they will focus on the development and optimization of vehicle control algorithms to enhance dynamic control performance, ensuring peak performance even in extreme environments.
Branding
The NVR team aims to collaborate with designers to develop merchandise and sponsor rewards, thereby defining the team's identity and increasing their visibility.
Additionally, they hope to build a close-knit, family-like relationship between the team and supporting companies through returns on investment, sharing the fruits of their success in competition together.
STEM Education Outreach
The NVR team plans to collaborate with relevant educational institutions to jointly develop STEM education programs and events themed around racing cars.
Through the technology of racing cars and engineering applications, they hope to spark students' interest in cutting-edge technologies and foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Vehicle Development Plan
After completing the VR7.5 and participating in competitions, the NVR team plans to begin development of the fourth-generation electric racing car, the VR8.
The new vehicle will be equipped with more advanced onboard sensors to enhance data collection and analysis capabilities. They also plan to adopt a high-rigidity, lightweight monocoque structure to optimize overall performance through increased chassis rigidity and weight reduction.
Furthermore, they will focus on autonomous driving technology, combining advanced sensors with automated control systems to prepare for future unmanned racing cars.
On the software side, they will focus on the development and optimization of vehicle control algorithms to enhance dynamic control performance, ensuring peak performance even in extreme environments.
Branding
The NVR team aims to collaborate with designers to develop merchandise and sponsor rewards, thereby defining the team's identity and increasing their visibility.
Additionally, they hope to build a close-knit, family-like relationship between the team and supporting companies through returns on investment, sharing the fruits of their success in competition together.
STEM Education Outreach
The NVR team plans to collaborate with relevant educational institutions to jointly develop STEM education programs and events themed around racing cars.
Through the technology of racing cars and engineering applications, they hope to spark students' interest in cutting-edge technologies and foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Bambu Lab 3D Printers Supporting Racing Car Production
In the world of Formula Student, teams must design and manufacture high-performance racing cars with limited resources.
While traditional manufacturing methods like CNC machining and injection molding can produce high-precision parts, they are often costly and time-consuming.
Therefore, more teams are leveraging 3D printing technology for custom part production, and Bambu Lab 3D printers have become an indispensable tool for this purpose.
Bambu Lab's 3D printers are known for their high speed, high precision, ease of use, and versatility, enabling students to quickly turn designs into physical parts.
For example, many teams use Bambu Lab series 3D printers to print lightweight resin parts such as battery mounts and wire harness clips.
These parts not only reduce the weight of the vehicle but also allow for rapid design adjustments based on test and simulation results, leading to improvements in overall performance.
Additionally, compared to traditional manufacturing methods, 3D printing technology allows students to perform more prototyping and testing.
In racing car R&D, there is often a need to make immediate changes based on competition rules or measured data. With Bambu Lab 3D printers, they can improve designs in a short amount of time and keep the vehicle in its best possible condition.
In racing car R&D, there is often a need to make immediate changes based on competition rules or measured data. With Bambu Lab 3D printers, they can improve designs in a short amount of time and keep the vehicle in its best possible condition.
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