Twenty vehicles from eighteen schools competed in the Second SAE Super Mileage Competition at the Eaton Proving Grounds, Marshall, Michigan, on June 6, 1981. Of these, fifteen completed all of the events with the winner obtaining 702 miles/gallon (298.4 KM/liter). The designs of the successful vehicles were quite varied but stressed lightness, aerodynamic streamlining, low rolling resistance and efficient drive trains. Some engines were also modified- to improve efficiency. The integrated optimization of all variables within the severe constraints of budget, manpower, time and manufacturing facilities presented an excellent engineering experience for the students.


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    Title :

    Design for the Super Mileage Competition


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers



    Conference:

    1981 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition ; 1981



    Publication date :

    1981-09-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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