DESIGN HINTS

(singke) #1

Based on total available panel energy as 100% usage over the whole race was as follows.
(NOTE: without electronics active) TOTAL ENERGY USED TO DRIVE CAR
51.5%
Split up as follows Air Drag 11.3%
Rolling resistance 16.0%
(Wheels 9% Guide rollers 7%)
Car Kinetic Energy 24.2%


TOTAL ENERGY NOT USED TO DRIVE CAR 48.5%
Split up as follows Motor losses 37.8%
Drive losses (gear) 4.4%
Available energy not used 10.7%

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