The discussion focuses on the cost and design considerations of producing a carbon fiber chassis for an electromobile car intended for an efficiency challenge. Participants emphasize that high-volume production costs of regular car chassis are not applicable to custom designs, suggesting a comparison with custom race car chassis. The estimated cost for analysis and design alone could reach $100,000, highlighting the financial challenges faced by teams. The conversation also touches on the importance of balancing weight reduction with safety and structural integrity in chassis design.
PREREQUISITESAutomotive engineers, chassis designers, and teams participating in efficiency challenges who are focused on optimizing vehicle performance while managing costs and safety requirements.
or a Titanium tubing frame for an even better strength-to-weight ratio. Kinda pricey though and harder to work.Tom Kunich said:you can probably use aircraft grade aluminum