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Don't miss this unique experience! Using the iRacing platform, students will learn about racecar setup and driver/race engineer coaching all while gaining valuable virtual experience on the New Hampshire Motor Speedway Road Course (where the Endurance event is held) plus South Oval.
o If your team intends to participate in the optional Virtual Racing Challenge, respond to the iRacing Participation Google Form here by Jan 10.
o Once your team replies to the iRacing Participation Form, we’ll make available the iRacing License Info Form Google Form. Each team will have 5 licenses made available by iRacing at no charge.
There have been several inquiries concerning FH+E Rules EV2.11.5 and EV5.4.2 from teams that are planning to compete in both FH+E and FSAE-Electric competitions. After careful consideration, the FH+E Technical Rules Committee will be relaxing these two FH+E Rules to bring them into alignment with the FSAE-Electric Rules. An update to the FH+E Rules will soon be posted.
Please address further questions through the FH+E ticketing system: https://formulahybridelectric.supportsystem.com/
Rules updates for Rules EV2.11.5 and EV5.4.2
EV2.11.5: CHANGE IN AMS TEMPERATURE MONITORINGREQUIREMENTS
The FH+E Technical Rules Committee has decided to relax the FH+E rule EV2.11.5requirement that 30% of Li-Ion cells be monitored by the AMS for temperature. This is to harmonize with FSAE-Electric rule EV.7.5 which requires that "The temperature of a minimum of 20% of the cells must be monitored by the AMS". FH+E is changing Table 10 in EV2.11.5 to state that 20% of Li-Ion cells must be monitored.
It is important to note that both events encourage teams to monitor ALL cells, and that a single sensor can adequately monitor several adjacent cells. Thermal runaway in Li-Ion batteries can happen very rapidly, so early warning of rising temperatures greatly reduces the risk of a catastrophic failure. Relying on thermal conduction from adjacent cells is not as fast as adequate temperature measurement coverage.
To learn more about the phenomenon of thermal runaway, please watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWMfeseybt4
EV5.4.2: Reduction in TS/GLV Insulation Temperature Requirement
To harmonize between FH+E and FSAE-Electric rules, the FH+E Technical Rules Committee is changing the temperature requirement for TS/GLV insulation inEV5.4.2 and Table 13 from 150C to 90C. The 0.25mm / 0.010" thickness requirement will remain the same:
TS / GLV Minimum Temperature Minimum Thickness
90º C 0.25 mm
Table 13 - Insulating Material - Minimum Temperatures and Thicknesses
· Virtual Racing Challenge
The fourth Office Hours session was held on the Virtual Racing Challenge on Thursday Dec 7 at 5pm EST
The Zoom call recording is here.
Important: registration for the Virtual Racing Challengeis a two-step process
If your team intends to participate in the optional Virtual Racing Challenge, respond to the iRacing Participation Google Form here by Dec 15.
Once your team replies to the iRacing Participation Form, we’ll make available the iRacing License Info Form. Each team will have 5 licenses made available by iRacing at no charge!
· New Two-Volume Set of Learn and Compete is Now Available
This is an excellent resource for FH+E, FSAE, and Formula Student teams!
Ten years ago in 2012, Michael and Suzanne Royce, with editor William Kimberley and fourteen contributing friends, published the first edition of “Learn and Compete, A Primer for Formula SAE, Formula Student and Formula Hybrid Teams”. About 4 or 5 years ago, no more copies were available and finding even a used copy was extremely difficult.
The SAE Bookstore (SAE Mobilus) has now re-stocked and is taking orders at: https://www.sae.org/publications/books/content/b-990/
For additional information:
Information flyer is here.
Chapter Summary is here.
A clearer version of the Rules Figure 46, Scoring Guidelines - Project Plan Component in Appendix C (Formula Hybrid + Electric Project Management Event Scoring Criteria) is available as a separate document here.
It may also be found on the website: Students/Documents/Rules and Deadlines
The recording of the Project Management Office Hours is posted here.
The Virtual Racing Challenge Office Hours is scheduled for Thursday Dec 7 at 5pm. Check the December 1 email update for login information.
· The third Office Hours session will be on the Project Management Event
o This optional call will be held on Tuesday Dec 5 at noon EST
o Zoom call info is included in the last email update. Please do not attempt to log into the call before the scheduled time. The call will be recorded.
· The fourth Office Hours session will be on the optional Virtual Racing Challenge
o This optional call will be held on Thursday Dec 7 at 5pm EST
o Zoom call info is included in the last email update. Please do not attempt to log into the call before the scheduled time. The call will be recorded.
· Virtual Racing Challenge
o The Virtual Racing Challenge will take place between Jan 15 and Feb 15. Review Appendix I of the Rules for more information. The iRacing on the VRC is posted here.
o If your team intends to participate in the optional Virtual Racing Challenge, respond to the iRacing Participation Google Form as noted in the last email update by Dec 15.
o Once your team replies to the iRacing Participation Form, we’ll make available the iRacing Lincense Info Form. Each team will have 5 licenses made available by iRacing at no charge
The second Office Hours session for the 2024 competition was held on Tuesday November 21 at noon EST: Formula Hybrid + Electric Office Hours: ESF-1 Forms
o The recording is available here: https://dartmouth.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=9b74518c-712f-4eb8-a574-b0c101305d31
The third Office Hours session will be on the Project Management Event
o This optional call will be held on Tuesday Dec 5 at noon EST and will be recorded
o Zoom call info will be available on the Nov 27 email update
The second Office Hours session for the 2024 competition has been scheduled for Tuesday November 21 at noon EST: Formula Hybrid + Electric Office Hours: ESF-1 Forms
o The discussion will center on any questions you may have on the ESF-1 Forms due November 27
o The Zoom call will be recorded in case you can’t attend
o For the Zoom call info, check your team's email account
The updated version of the 2023_2024 ESF-1 form has been posted on the website. The link to the document is here.
Please use this form starting today.
If your team has already uploaded an ESF-1 using last year's form, you do not need to upload a new one.
