EV Chassis Module Optimization
Problem statement
Hoffman EV has engineered and fabricated a new car chassis that utilizes all electrical and mechanical parts from a Tesla Model 3 (minus steel unibody). It is all aluminum and looks like the skateboard concept. The body and interior are customizable and added later, not a part of this project. The initial version of the skateboard frame has already been constructed, and the CAD model of this design will be available. All commercial vehicles contain engineered energy absorption features. Generally, crush initiation features are included in these sections so that repeatable ‘crushes’ occur; i.e. small indents or outdents in a frame stamping. Your team will study, design, build and test two or three candidate sections for the Hoffman EV frame. The best candidate will be determined for the front and rear of the vehicle and integrated into the overall frame design. Another senior design team will be working on optimizing the strength and weight of this chassis. Your mounting needs/requirements of these absorption units will need to be communicated to that team for incorporated into your frame design. The teams will need to work together to ensure it will spatial fit and still function.
Team members
Adi Srinivasan – admin
Brandon Tobias – accountant
Hunter Deligeer – communicator
Riley Kallal – facilitator
Client
Geoffrey Hoffman
Hoffman Manufacturing Corp