Delta
__About the car
Delta was created by the 2010 UCI Racecar Engineering team. In 2011, it was modified to use a CNG/electric hybrid powertrain. Each rear tire was driven individually; the first by a compressed natural gas (CNG) powered V-twin engine and the second by a battery powered electric motor. After defending its title as the collegiate class champion at the UCI Energy Invitational, major suspension and brake components were harvested off of Delta for use on the newer Epsilon FSAE car. This prompted a complete redesign of all suspension, brake, and drivetrain components for the the 2012 UCI Energy Invitational. Delta is now a three time champion in the collegiate class with more improvements planned for the future.
Our Goals
We look to improve the thermal efficiency of our CNG engine and cut significant weight out of Delta in the following year. The competition is getting fiercer as more schools enter each year, and we aim to stay ahead of the pack.
Delta was created by the 2010 UCI Racecar Engineering team. In 2011, it was modified to use a CNG/electric hybrid powertrain. Each rear tire was driven individually; the first by a compressed natural gas (CNG) powered V-twin engine and the second by a battery powered electric motor. After defending its title as the collegiate class champion at the UCI Energy Invitational, major suspension and brake components were harvested off of Delta for use on the newer Epsilon FSAE car. This prompted a complete redesign of all suspension, brake, and drivetrain components for the the 2012 UCI Energy Invitational. Delta is now a three time champion in the collegiate class with more improvements planned for the future.
Our Goals
We look to improve the thermal efficiency of our CNG engine and cut significant weight out of Delta in the following year. The competition is getting fiercer as more schools enter each year, and we aim to stay ahead of the pack.
Delta - Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Car
History:
2010 - Gasoline powered
2011 - Hybrid-Light (CNG with small electric motor)
2012 - CNG powered
2010 - Gasoline powered
2011 - Hybrid-Light (CNG with small electric motor)
2012 - CNG powered