ENGINE SELECTION AND DESIGN OF POWERTRAIN FOR SIMPLE VEHICLE FOR OPTIMUM FUEL CONSUMPTION

This report is about the study of the powertrain system and engine selection of a simple vehicle
for optimum fuel consumption. The project is about selecting the best engine, and determining
the best component that suit the objectives of this project. The study of the other projects to
familiarize with the components has been made. Modeling with computer aided software has
been done to get the configuration of the drive system. A prototype of the powertrain has been
fabricated to test the effectiveness, reliability, flexibility and durability of the system that have
been designed. A few tests have been done to verify the fuel consumption and also the
performance of the prototype. Data logger (DL2 RACING TECHNOLOGY) has been used to
get a better value of the fuel consumed by the prototype. Average fuel consume by this prototype
is 60.08km/liter. The engine and powertrain design satisfies all of the requirements from Shell
Eco-Marathon 201 I. Recommendation for future UTP Shell Eco-Marathon teams are presented
based on our observations and experiences throughout the term and at the competition.