The cost of a carbon fiber car chassis

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The discussion centers on the cost and design considerations for producing a carbon fiber chassis for an electromobile car intended for an efficiency challenge. Participants highlight the challenges of balancing weight reduction with safety and structural integrity, noting that custom chassis fabrication can be significantly more expensive than traditional methods. Estimates suggest that design and analysis could reach around $100K, which may be prohibitive for the team. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of adhering to competition regulations while achieving high efficiency, drawing comparisons to solar car designs and the need for thorough strength analysis. Ultimately, the team is exploring materials and designs that align with both performance and the practicalities of mass production.
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Tom Kunich said:
you can probably use aircraft grade aluminum
or a Titanium tubing frame for an even better strength-to-weight ratio. Kinda pricey though and harder to work.
 

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