Question:
How do you squeeze in the frames of Primus and Kaar into a Suzuki Bolan (carry-dabba)?
(if you are free enough, answer through comments)
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Updates Updates
1. Both frames ready
2. Agreement with Geo finalized. As in, all requisite signatures in place.
3. Stats center show that Israelis were the most frequent on this page last week. Sorry dudes, we don't do bombs and guns. You can get the hell out of here.
4. A minor set-back for the team, as Kaar's executive summary and elevator pitch wasn't able to propel it into the second round of INVENT 2011. Poor INVENT organizers. How would they manage without us?
2. Agreement with Geo finalized. As in, all requisite signatures in place.
3. Stats center show that Israelis were the most frequent on this page last week. Sorry dudes, we don't do bombs and guns. You can get the hell out of here.
4. A minor set-back for the team, as Kaar's executive summary and elevator pitch wasn't able to propel it into the second round of INVENT 2011. Poor INVENT organizers. How would they manage without us?
Monday, April 25, 2011
Primus Frame nears completion
Primus Update: the frame is almost complete. We are 3 sub-welds away from completion, after which we will start to integrate the other chassis systems.
A detailed post soon. I am sleepy.
A detailed post soon. I am sleepy.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Chassis Chassis
We are pleased to confirm the MVRDE (motor vehicle research and development establishment) has extended technical support with regards to manufacture of both chassis.
In this regard, today saw us start breaking our backs (figuratively only) to get both the chassis in order. Primus chassis is in a relatively advanced position, while we were left mulling over whether to make do with last year's Kaar chassis, or make a new one.
In any case, we are beginning to see some some physical development and an invigorated team.
In this regard, today saw us start breaking our backs (figuratively only) to get both the chassis in order. Primus chassis is in a relatively advanced position, while we were left mulling over whether to make do with last year's Kaar chassis, or make a new one.
In any case, we are beginning to see some some physical development and an invigorated team.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Shell Eco Marathon Americas
This is essentially an oriental perspective, but today, we take a look at the Shell Eco Marathon Americas, which concluded sometime this week in Houston Texas.
First thing: these Americans are idiots. Since they haven't been able to compete with Europe in terms of SEM mileages, they have been inflating their figures by using mpg (miles per gallon) figures, and not the km/l figures used universally. You do the conversion yourself.
Prototype Category:
Some Canadian team did 2,564.8 mpg to win the Internal Combustion prize. This, by the way is 1,090 km/L. The best Asia managed in 2010 was 1,522 km/L. Suck on that, you...imperialists!
First prize in the plug-in category went to a US high school team, which managed 386.2 mi/kWh. This is 618 km/Kwh. The gauntlet has been thrown for Primus, although this may be a target too far.
Urban Concept Category.
Highest in Americas was 646.7 mpg (275 km/L). Asia's highest was 238 km/L, so here is slight raising of the bar. Again, a tough call for Kaar.
Obviously, there were many more results, categories and awards. Hope you don't expect me to go through them all. DIY:
http://www.shell.com/home/content/ecomarathon/americas/media/event_highlights/2011/04172011_final.html
First thing: these Americans are idiots. Since they haven't been able to compete with Europe in terms of SEM mileages, they have been inflating their figures by using mpg (miles per gallon) figures, and not the km/l figures used universally. You do the conversion yourself.
Prototype Category:
Some Canadian team did 2,564.8 mpg to win the Internal Combustion prize. This, by the way is 1,090 km/L. The best Asia managed in 2010 was 1,522 km/L. Suck on that, you...imperialists!
First prize in the plug-in category went to a US high school team, which managed 386.2 mi/kWh. This is 618 km/Kwh. The gauntlet has been thrown for Primus, although this may be a target too far.
Urban Concept Category.
Highest in Americas was 646.7 mpg (275 km/L). Asia's highest was 238 km/L, so here is slight raising of the bar. Again, a tough call for Kaar.
Obviously, there were many more results, categories and awards. Hope you don't expect me to go through them all. DIY:
http://www.shell.com/home/content/ecomarathon/americas/media/event_highlights/2011/04172011_final.html
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Pakistan Science Foundation extends partnership for this year as well
Buoyed by the successes of last year, and progress this year, the Pakistan Science Foundation has agreed to extend its co-operation with us for at least one year. Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) was one of the proud sponsors of Kaar last year as well, and will continue their partnership with EMENENTS this year. We are very pleased with their continued support, and thank the PSF.
PRIMUS UPDATE: Test rig for motor under construction.
PRIMUS UPDATE: Test rig for motor under construction.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Updates and Other Animals
Team Update: A delegation of Shell Pakistan visited EME College on 31st March, and were given presentations about the progress, and everything else, regarding the project. I am told they were pleased. I am also told that there was some talk about presenting one of the vehicles from College for British Council on the Queen's birthday...somewhere.
The Queen's birthday? WTH?!!!!
Primus Update: Battery to arrive soon. Should be in hand by Monday.
Kaar Update: Kaar registered for NUST's business plan contest DISCOVER
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