SAE EffiCycle 2K20

Situation: As part of the SAE Effi-Cycle 2020 competition, you participated in a national-level event where the challenge was to design and simulate a sustainable three-wheeled vehicle that adheres to strict technical and safety standards.

Task: Tasked with leading a team of 9 students to design a high-performance virtual vehicle using tools like SolidWorks for 3D modeling and Ansys for simulation analysis. The project also required comprehensive documentation and a business plan for scaling production to 2,000 vehicles annually.

Action Taken:

     1. Coordination and Leadership: Assigned roles to team members based on their expertise in areas such as design, analysis, and documentation.
Conducted regular progress reviews and maintained alignment with competition requirements.

     2. Innovative Design: Improved the vehicle’s acceleration by optimizing aerodynamics and reducing weight.
Conducted simulations on Ansys to enhance structural integrity and ensure compliance with safety benchmarks.

     3. Business Model Development: Developed a detailed production strategy and cost analysis, showcasing the feasibility of manufacturing 2,000 units per year.
Outlined key steps for scaling operations, addressing supply chain and operational considerations.

     4. Documentation: Created technical and business documentation, presenting the project comprehensively to judges.

Outcome: Secured 9th rank nationally, validating the technical and business model.
Achieved a 20% improvement in acceleration and optimized the vehicle’s performance through innovative weight reduction techniques.
Gained recognition for presenting a scalable business solution alongside a robust technical design.

Growth: Developed advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and Ansys.
Honed team leadership, strategic planning, and technical documentation skills.
Gained insights into business planning for production scalability, combining technical and managerial expertise.