Formula Hybrid Competition Rules and Scoring
Rules
The chassis and safety systems in a Formula Hybrid car must meet all current applicable Formula SAE rules (PDF file), in addition to rules specific to Formula Hybrid for drive train and electrical systems.
Unlike Formula SAE, Hybrid teams are not required to build a new chassis every year. Retrofitting pre-existing Formula SAE chassis is encouraged.
Only gas-electric hybrids are permitted. Flywheel energy accumulators are not allowed. (These restrictions will be reconsidered as the competition evolves.)
Other differences in the rules between Formula Hybrid and Formula SAE are:
- The IC engine can displace no more than 250cc with no inlet restrictor.
- Drive-by-wire is permitted.
- The "no hybrid" rule has been replaced by a "hybrid only" rule.
Entries are limited to student teams from colleges and universities.
Important Documents for 2008 Competition
- 2008 Formula Hybrid Rules (PDF file)
- Accumulator Data (PDF)
- How We Compute The Accumulator Data (PDF)
- Accumulator Data Entry Form
- Formula Hybrid 2008 Design Spec Sheet (Excel Spreadsheet)
- Program Information Sheet (Excel Spreadsheet)
- Action Deadlines (PDF file)
- GFD Data Sheet (PDF file)
- Tech Inspection Sheet - Mechanical (PDF file)*
- Tech Inspection Sheet - Electrical - Rev. B (PDF File)*
- Design Judging Sheet (PDF file)*
- Presentation Judging Sheet (PDF File)*
- Presentation Schedule (PDF File)*
- Infield Map and Garage assignments (PDF file)
*Subject to change