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Hello!
We are the signature design team at UMASS Amherst.
We work to answer the question: How efficient can a gasoline-powered vehicle possibly be?
Our vehicle is tested on the Indy 500 track during the Shell Eco-marathon on April 3-7.
By donating to our team, you will help us pay for travel expenses to and from the competition in April, as well as tools and materials.
About the Vehicle
The current SMV vehicle features an ultra-light honeycomb carbon fiber reinforced monocoque body that was designed, molded, and hand-laid by UMass students. It is powered by a 50cc Honda four-stroke engine and drives at about 20 mph. We are currently working on building a new front axle and chassis dyno, as well as redesigning the drivetrain and fuel injection system. This year's vehicle will feature an onboard telemetry system to track vehicle metrics on the go, such as real-time fuel consumption data and optimal speeds.
About the Team
The team was founded in 1995 and has historically competed in the SAE Supermileage Competition, which was discontinued last summer. Right now, the team is working to comply with the rules of a new competition, the Shell Eco-marathon.
The current UMASS record is 1152 miles per gallon in competition. This year, we are aiming to break 2000 mpg!
We will greatly appreciate your donation!
You can follow our progress on these pages:
Website: https://blogs.umass.edu/supermileage/
Instagram: @smv_umass
LinkedIn: UMass Supermileage Vehicle
The brains of it all! You allow the vehicle to communicate with the driver and the team.
Our vehicle rides on three competition bicycle tires. You are what enables the car to move!
With the change to the Shell EcoMarathon competition, it is required to use an electronic fuel system with the aid of a standalone ECU. Your donation will directly go towards the heart of the vehicle!
In last year's competition we used a Briggs 206cc Go Kart Engine that we sleeved down to 74cc with a Honda dirt bike cylinder head. You're the life of the vehicle!
You ARE the Supermileage Vehicle! Lets WIN this! With this donation, you can submit a name, logo, or design to be featured on the vehicle.