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EVO Vehicle Development After our participation in the Regional Championship West, it became clear to us that we wanted to develop a completely new vehicle for the German Championship. EVO is the result of this process.
It's not just a revised version of our first race car, but a vehicle redesigned from the ground up, incorporating everything we've learned over the past few months.
Our first task was to identify our previous weaknesses. There was still a lot of potential, especially in the areas of aerodynamics and production accuracy. Therefore, we decided not only to improve EVO visually and technically, but to rework every aspect.
The design began again in Fusion 360, but this time we took a more systematic approach. It was particularly important to us to take the flow characteristics of our design to a new level. For this, we made extensive use of ANSYS Fluent for flow simulation for the first time. This tool allowed us to virtually test and compare numerous variants of our vehicle body.
We analyzed airflow, pressure distribution, and turbulence to make every detail as aerodynamic as possible. Particularly in the area of the front wings and side ducts, we were able to make noticeable progress through targeted optimizations in the simulation.
The insights from ANSYS flowed directly into the design and ultimately led to a shape that significantly reduces aerodynamic drag without compromising structural stability. The switch to SLA as a manufacturing process was also a major development step. This decision opened up new possibilities for us.
Thanks to the extremely fine resolution and dimensional accuracy of 3D printing, we were able to create intricate structures and clean transitions for the first time that would previously have been impossible with milling. Even complex air ducts, small wheel suspensions, and tight-tolerance axle mounts could be implemented with high precision using SLA. The result is not only a technically superior vehicle, but also a visually very clean one.
Speaking of design: The EVO also makes a visual statement. The surface of the vehicle was designed with a gentle color gradient that transitions from a deep black to an elegant petrol green. This color choice is no coincidence; it represents our development as a team. Black symbolizes our origins, our first steps, while the petrol green stands for the new, the spirit of innovation, and the future.
This transition reflects quite well how much we've changed and evolved in recent months. After printing, intensive testing followed. On our 20-meter track, we tested various configurations: axle positions, wheel materials, wing angles, cartridge changes. The goal was to achieve the most consistent handling possible with maximum acceleration.
We can now see that EVO is not only faster than our predecessor model, but above all more reliable and stable. We are particularly proud that we have not only improved our lap times but also maintained them significantly more consistently.
EVO is therefore not just a new car; it is an expression of what we have learned as a team in a short period of time. Technically more precise, aerodynamically more sophisticated, and with a clear design concept that reflects our identity.
We are ready for the German Championship. And we look forward to showing what EVO is capable of.
EVO Vehicle Development After our participation in the Regional Championship West, it became clear to us that we wanted to develop a completely new vehicle for the German Championship. EVO is the result of this process.
It's not just a revised version of our first race car, but a vehicle redesigned from the ground up, incorporating everything we've learned over the past few months.
Our first task was to identify our previous weaknesses. There was still a lot of potential, especially in the areas of aerodynamics and production accuracy. Therefore, we decided not only to improve EVO visually and technically, but to rework every aspect.
The design began again in Fusion 360, but this time we took a more systematic approach. It was particularly important to us to take the flow characteristics of our design to a new level. For this, we made extensive use of ANSYS Fluent for flow simulation for the first time. This tool allowed us to virtually test and compare numerous variants of our vehicle body.
We analyzed airflow, pressure distribution, and turbulence to make every detail as aerodynamic as possible. Particularly in the area of the front wings and side ducts, we were able to make noticeable progress through targeted optimizations in the simulation.
The insights from ANSYS flowed directly into the design and ultimately led to a shape that significantly reduces aerodynamic drag without compromising structural stability. The switch to SLA as a manufacturing process was also a major development step. This decision opened up new possibilities for us.
Thanks to the extremely fine resolution and dimensional accuracy of 3D printing, we were able to create intricate structures and clean transitions for the first time that would previously have been impossible with milling. Even complex air ducts, small wheel suspensions, and tight-tolerance axle mounts could be implemented with high precision using SLA. The result is not only a technically superior vehicle, but also a visually very clean one.
Speaking of design: The EVO also makes a visual statement. The surface of the vehicle was designed with a gentle color gradient that transitions from a deep black to an elegant petrol green. This color choice is no coincidence; it represents our development as a team. Black symbolizes our origins, our first steps, while the petrol green stands for the new, the spirit of innovation, and the future.
This transition reflects quite well how much we've changed and evolved in recent months. After printing, intensive testing followed. On our 20-meter track, we tested various configurations: axle positions, wheel materials, wing angles, cartridge changes. The goal was to achieve the most consistent handling possible with maximum acceleration.
We can now see that EVO is not only faster than our predecessor model, but above all more reliable and stable. We are particularly proud that we have not only improved our lap times but also maintained them significantly more consistently.
EVO is therefore not just a new car; it is an expression of what we have learned as a team in a short period of time. Technically more precise, aerodynamically more sophisticated, and with a clear design concept that reflects our identity.
We are ready for the German Championship. And we look forward to showing what EVO is capable of.
