Eagleworks - Advanced Vehicle Lab
Faculty Mentor Name
Karl Heine
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
The world of motorsports has always been closely related to pushing technological boundaries and showcasing the capabilities of state-of-the-art engineering. One such frontier in recent years has been electric drag racing, where the acceleration and top speeds of electric vehicles have been making significant strides. In light of this progress, there exists a compelling rationale for clubs and organizations to undertake projects aimed at breaking electric speed records. Breaking land speed records has always been about pushing the limits of technology and human achievement. In the context of electric vehicles, this tradition of advancement continues. The pursuit of the electric land speed record offers an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of electric powertrains. To demonstrate our advanced project, it will be brought to Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The annual competition hosts a collection of different car class types, and among them is the 2/E class. The speed record for 2/E is 238 mph, and EagleWorks aims to exceed that. Building an electric dragster to break the speed record aligns with the broader mission of promoting sustainable transportation. By demonstrating the impressive speed and performance of electric dragsters, this project can inspire a wider audience to consider EVs as viable alternatives to traditional combustion engine vehicles. The team is hard at work to make this visionary a reality and is solely designed and built by our undergraduate students. The AVL project is scheduled to compete in summer 2025.
Eagleworks - Advanced Vehicle Lab
The world of motorsports has always been closely related to pushing technological boundaries and showcasing the capabilities of state-of-the-art engineering. One such frontier in recent years has been electric drag racing, where the acceleration and top speeds of electric vehicles have been making significant strides. In light of this progress, there exists a compelling rationale for clubs and organizations to undertake projects aimed at breaking electric speed records. Breaking land speed records has always been about pushing the limits of technology and human achievement. In the context of electric vehicles, this tradition of advancement continues. The pursuit of the electric land speed record offers an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of electric powertrains. To demonstrate our advanced project, it will be brought to Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The annual competition hosts a collection of different car class types, and among them is the 2/E class. The speed record for 2/E is 238 mph, and EagleWorks aims to exceed that. Building an electric dragster to break the speed record aligns with the broader mission of promoting sustainable transportation. By demonstrating the impressive speed and performance of electric dragsters, this project can inspire a wider audience to consider EVs as viable alternatives to traditional combustion engine vehicles. The team is hard at work to make this visionary a reality and is solely designed and built by our undergraduate students. The AVL project is scheduled to compete in summer 2025.