Motor Manufacture

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Dan Wilkins

While the lead engineer behind Bethany’s motor has been on exam leave, construction of the 1.8kw device has begun! Liquid Nitrogen fitting of various components is underway and general assembly is ongoing.

CUER's entry in the "Design a New Coca-Cola Can" contest was swiftly rejected.

CUER's entry in the "Design a New Coca-Cola Can" contest was swiftly rejected.

The bearing fittings for one half of the motor have been completed and the team is preparing to assemble most of the structural components in the wheel section while its other half is modified to allow for adjustment.

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  • Prototype is starting to take shape, steering column installed today along with rear suspension fittings. Seat mountings on their way
    15 May 2012 18:28
  • Would love to show the twitter verse shiny images of our new prototype but design is top secret. We have big plans for the launch!
    12 May 2012 13:41
  • Prototype chassis now here, much thanks to guys over in rapid prototyping at #JLR
    11 May 2012 11:51
  • All day meeting to start the handover between the current team and next years team. Good to meet the new guys!
    10 May 2012 10:36
  • Third and fourth year engineering exams nearly over for all of us, yay! Lots more time to work on the vehicle :-)
    6 May 2012 10:08