UCLASuperMileage Vehicle

What is SMV? SAE Student Design Competition The project involves the development and construction of a single-person, fuel- efficient vehicle. Vehicles are powered by a small four-stroke engine (donated by Briggs & Stratton). Teams from around the world compete to achieve the highest fuel efficiency UCLASuperMileage

Project Goals Compete in 2006 SAE SuperMileage Competition Provide valuable, hands- on engineering experience for team members Secure funding for this year and the future Have Fun UCLASuperMileage

The Team Ed Fong Steve Hunt Arjun Saroya Ben Pagliuso Daniel Sistrunk Grant Kim Pen Lin Linda Chen Mervyn Cheung Steven Snyder Chris Wiita Project Leaders: Mike RaymondBrian Wilhelm Team Members: UCLASuperMileage

Sub-Assemblies Chassis Fairing Engine UCLASuperMileage

Chassis UCLASuperMileage -Light weight cost effective 6061 aluminum tube -Small and compact -Designed to meet stringent safety specifications (FEA conducted) Status -Design complete -Parts cut and fitted -Ready to weld

Fairing -Ultra-Lightweight Carbon Fiber -Designed to reduce drag and enclose the driver -Currently building mold UCLASuperMileage

Engine Modifications -Electronic fuel injection -Electronic ignition for precise spark timing -Porting Head -Pressed Bearings UCLASuperMileage

Budget UCLASuperMileage Remaining Budget Needs: $2400 Travel Costs: $1000 Total: $3400

Current Sponsors General Motors UCLA Engineering Alumni Association National Technical Systems UCLA MAE Department UCLASuperMileage UCLA Journal of Law and Technology

Sponsorship SMVUCLA is currently looking for sponsorship in the form of monetary donations as well as material and component donations If you are interested in sponsoring our team, please ask for our sponsorship package or us at UCLASuperMileage