PAC-Car II - The Book

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What is the book "PAC-Car II" all about?

This book is the first to summarize the design and construction issues of a vehicle designed and built for fuel-economy contests. It deals with the adventure of developing this world record vehicle and provides some specific technical tips. It will help anyone who is designing an ultra lightweight land vehicle, whatever its source of energy (thermal engine, human power, solar panels...), and or those who are interested in fuel-cell applications. Its intended readers are graduate students and teachers of engineering disciplines.

Content: fuel economy competitions, design phase of a fuel economy vehicle, tires, vehicle behavior, aerodynamics, vehicle body structure, wheels, front axle and steering system, powertrain, fuel cell system, driving strategy, conclusion and outlook. 339 pages, in English. Written by members of the team. Available here.

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