2013 SAE Supermileage – Eaton Proving Grounds, Marshall MI
6th among 28 registered teams with 758 mpg
Demonstrated consistent performance over three runs (723, 758, and 727 mpg)
Design Report score of 350 was 5th highest
Notable Highlights and Innovations
Conducted vehicle testing over Spring Break @ Ford Michigan Proving Grounds – addressing vehicle reliability issues and optimizing ‘burn and coast’ driver strategy
Made advances in electronic fuel injection (EFI) and ignition control, with validation on the dynamometer
Initial proof-of-concept on an 8-speed transmission integrated into the rear hub, to be continued in 2014