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VN0009001 LHU-EST
Lac Hong University
Urban Concept
UC
Battery Electric
Battery Electric
Technical Inspections
Before they get on track, Urban Concept vehicles need to pass a series of 13 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.
13/13
Complete
Complete
Passed
1. Inspection Queue Entry
4 / 4
Bound/Printed documentation
(58 c)
Telemetry equipment installed
(58 c)
Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag)
(24 h)
Charger
(57 d iii)
Passed (one driver)
2. Driver's Control
15 / 23
Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet label readable - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver
(21 b)
Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver
(21 a, c)
Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver
(22 a)
Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver
(22 b, d)
Driver weight (> 70kg) - Primary Driver
(20 a)
Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Reserve Driver
(21 a)
Helmet label readable - Reserve Driver
(21 a)
Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Reserve Driver
(21 a)
Visor is clear and has no cracks - Reserve Driver
(21 b)
Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Reserve Driver
(22 a, c)
Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Reserve Driver
(22 a)
Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Reserve Driver
(22 b, d)
Driver weight (> 70kg) - Reserve Driver
(20 a)
Ballast required?
Ballast based on lightest driver
(20 c)
Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed
(20 b)
SHELL logo front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Race number front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Partner sticker both sides
(4 a-g)
Other stickers < 400 cm²
(4 a-g)
Passed
3. Vehicle Weight
2 / 2
Vehicle weight
Vehicle weight < 225 kg
(45 h)
Passed (one driver)
4. Vehicle Dimensions
10 / 11
Height 1000 - 1300 mm
(45 a)
Width 1200 - 1300 mm
(45 b)
Length 2200 - 3500 mm
(45 c)
Track width >1000 mm (front)
(45 d)
Track width > 800 mm (rear)
(45 d)
Wheelbase > 1200 mm
(45 e)
Ground clearance > 100mm
(45 g)
Drivers comparment > 880 mm
(45 f)
Width at drivers shoulder > 700 mm - Primary Driver
(45 f)
Width at drivers shoulder > 700 mm - Reserve Driver
(45 f)
Two Doors - Min 500 x 800 mm
(46 d)
Passed (one driver)
5. Seat Belts & Roll bar
11 / 13
Safety Belts = 5 mounting points
(29 a-b)
Safety Belts - chassis fixing
(29 d)
Crotch strap under body
(29 b)
Top strap at 10° angle
(29 b)
Length adjustor high enough for adjustement
(29 b)
Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack)
(29 c)
Safety belt strenght verified
(29 d)
Quality of body driver collision protection
(26 a)
Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions
(26 d)
Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver
(26 b)
Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver
(26 c)
Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Reserve Driver
(26 b)
Roll bar width > shoulders - Reserve Driver
(26 c)
Passed
6. Brakes
10 / 10
Brake rotors point in direction of wheel rotation
(43 a)
Ergonomy (both hands on steering mech.)
(43 a)
Effectiveness Ramp Test
(43 b)
4 disc hydraulic brake
(51 a)
X design or front / rear
(51 b)
Brake pedal 2,500 mm²
(51 a)
Parking brake (50 N)
(51 e)
Disc thickness > 3 mm
(51 a)
One dual master cylinder or 2 master cyls
(51 c)
Comm brake sys (manuf's docs). Not bicycle
(51 a)
Passed (one driver)
7. Visibility
6 / 8
Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Primary Driver
(28 a)
Rear visibility + Mirrors > 25 cm² - Primary Driver
(28 b)
Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Reserve Driver
(28 a)
Rear visibility + Mirrors > 25 cm² - Reserve Driver
(28 b)
Windscreen & wiper / Tint - driver must be seen
(52, 28 a)
Electrical automotive horn
(31 a)
Horn sound level > 85 dBa @ 4 m
(31 b-c)
Horn uses accessory/ propulsion battery
(31 d)
Passed (one driver)
8. Exit
1 / 2
Driver exit < 10 seconds - Primary Driver
(30 a-d)
Driver exit < 10 seconds - Reserve Driver
(30 a-d)
Passed
9. Mechanical Vehicle Design
27 / 27
Fully closed body
(25 j, g)
Quality of body driver collision protection
(26 a-d)
Solid floor & frame
(25 i)
No external appendages or sharp edges
(25 c)
Body panels do not change shape in wind
(25 b, d)
Wheel covers integral with body
(46 b)
Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive
(30 c)
Method of opening marked with red arrow
(30 c)
Door solidly attached
(46 e)
Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant
(27 b-d)
Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment
(27 a)
Chain/belt guard
(34 g)
Running wheels (Pr:3/4, UC:4)
(25 a iii)
Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body
(41 c)
Rims 15 to 17 inch
(48 a)
Tire width > 80mm
(49)
Min tread 1.6 mm
(49)
Steering wheel diameter > 250 mm
(47 b)
Luggage compartment (and luggage)
(46 h)
Towing hook or ring
(46 j)
2 front turn indicators
(50 b)
2 front headlights
(50 a)
2 rear turn indicators
(50 c)
2 red rear brake light
(50 d)
2 red rear lights
(50 e)
Headlights = 300 mm from center-line
(50 f)
Hazard Lights
(50 h)
Passed
10. Electrical Vehicle Design
15 / 15
Correct vehicle electrical schematic
(58 c)
Electrical enclosures - transparent
(57 j)
Only one Battery, single physical package
(57 b)
Max 48 V nominal (60 V Peak)
(57 a)
Capacity < 1000 Wh
(57 d iv)
Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal
(57 e)
Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat
(57 c)
Solid metal containment tray OR Lipo bag
(57 d vi)
Charger built for battery
(57 d iii)
Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag)
(24 h)
Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices
(57 k)
Elec system has proper fuse protection
(57 e)
JM Installation in engine compartment
(56 c)
JM Correct circuit location
(56 d)
JM Counting Correctly
(56 d)
Passed
11. Energy Verification
12 / 12
Doc'n (schematic, Batt/BMS, m.controller)
(58 c)
Only two terminals
(57 b)
Batt + and - isolated from frame and body
(57 f)
Self-built batt - cell level current protection
(57 d ii)
In-vehicle Battery Management System
(57 d i)
Purpose built motor controller
(67 a)
Blue triangle sticker
(37 f (iii))
Dead man's switch
(37 h)
Latching push button (no push/pull levers)
(37 g)
Internal/External Estop Switch
(37 f)
Physical Estop
(37 d)
Efficiency of emergency shutdown
(37 a-c)
Passed
12. Telemetry
8 / 8
OBC-Pod mounted correctly
OBC Backbone mounted correctly
Battery mounted correctly
(69 a)
Sensors mounted correctly
Cables mounted correctly
No direct electrical connection of OBC to car body or chassis
OBC working properly
Shutdown Relay working properly
Passed
13. Final Check
4 / 4
Technical Sticker received
Safety Sticker received
Pit Crew vests received
Transponder received
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