Optimization Design of Formula E Racing Car Transmission and Wheel System

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">The paper provides a detailed analysis of the transmission system design under the single motor drive scheme, with a focus on the 2024 Formula SAE (FSAE). The selection of the motor type is determined based on race rules and battery box output power limits. In terms of transmission ratio design, this study takes into account the car's power, balancing acceleration ability and maximum speed to determine an optimal transmission ratio through theoretical calculations and empirical values. Furthermore, it explores how to optimize overall drive system performance by considering technical parameters, power requirements, economic considerations of each system assembly, and validates these findings through software simulations. Notably, significant improvements in reliability are achieved with the newly designed transmission system and wheel rim system while also proposing lightweighting methods for key components. We have carried out extensive verification in both simulation and real vehicle test phase, which proves the superiority of our proposed design scheme.</div></div>

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SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series
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2025-03-31
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https://doi.org/10.4271/2025-01-8505
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Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research
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Optimization Design of Formula E Racing Car Transmission and Wheel System

Xinqun Zhu, Minmin Liu, Liang Wang, Chengfeng Li
SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series
Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research
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Optimization Design of Formula E Racing Car Transmission and Wheel System

Xinqun Zhu, Minmin Liu, Liang Wang, Chengfeng Li
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<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">The paper provides a detailed analysis of the transmission system design under the single motor drive scheme, with a focus on the 2024 Formula SAE (FSAE). The selection of the motor type is determined based on race rules and battery box output power limits. In terms of transmission ratio design, this study takes into account the car's power, balancing acceleration ability and maximum speed to determine an optimal transmission ratio through theoretical calculations and empirical values. Furthermore, it explores how to optimize overall drive system performance by considering technical parameters, power requirements, economic considerations of each system assembly, and validates these findings through software simulations. Notably, significant improvements in reliability are achieved with the newly designed transmission system and wheel rim system while also proposing lightweighting methods for key components. We have carried out extensive verification in both simulation and real vehicle test phase, which proves the superiority of our proposed design scheme.</div></div>

SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper seriesVol. 1
Wuhan University of Science and Technology (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research
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