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DE0001002 Lausitz Dynamics

Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg

Results

Attempt 3

964.3

599.2

km/m3

mi/m3

BEST RESULT

1 2 3 4 5 6

Current Rank

2nd / 9

1 1,023.8 km/m3 636.2 mi/m3 +6.2%

2 964.3 km/m3 599.2 mi/m3

3 690.7 km/m3 429.2 mi/m3 -28.4%

Technical Inspections

Before they get on track, Prototype vehicles need to pass a series of 10 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.

10/10
Complete 10/10 inspections passed

Passed

1. Inspection Queue Entry

9 / 9

Bound/Printed documentation (67 c)

Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag) (24 l)

Charger (57 d iii)

SHELL logo front / both sides (4 a-c)

Race number front / both sides (4 a-c)

Partner sticker both sides (4 a-c)

Lift here arrow stickers (26 f)

Opening mechanism stickers (30 c)

Other stickers < 400 cm² (4 d)

Passed

2. Vehicle Weight

2 / 2

Passed

3. Driver & Safety Gear

21 / 21

Appropriate motorsports helmet - Primary Driver (21 a-f)

Three-quarter helmet - Primary Driver (21 b)

Helmet label readable - Primary Driver (21 c)

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver (21 c)

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver (21 d)

Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver (21 d)

Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver (22 a)

Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver (22 b, d)

Driver weight (> 50kg) - Primary Driver (20 a)

Appropriate motorsports helmet - Reserve Driver (21 a-f)

Three-quarter helmet - Reserve Driver (21 b)

Helmet label readable - Reserve Driver (21 c)

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Reserve Driver (21 c)

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Reserve Driver (21 d)

Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Reserve Driver (21 d)

Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Reserve Driver (22 a)

Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Reserve Driver (22 b, d)

Driver weight (> 50kg) - Reserve Driver (20 a)

Ballast required?

Ballast based on lightest driver (20 c)

Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed (20 b)

Passed

4. Brakes

11 / 11

Brake documentation (67 c ii)

2 Hydraulic brake system 1 front & 1 rear (43 a)

1 single Hydraulic circuit per axle (43 a)

Foot operated front brake by single pedal (43 a)

Rear brake by single lever or pedal (43 a)

Brake pedal 1,000 mm², min width 30 mm (43 a v)

Brake rotors point in direction of wheel rotation (43 a)

No acting on tyres (43 a)

All wheels have brakes (43 a)

Ergonomy (43 a)

Effectiveness Ramp Test - Dynamic (43 b)

Passed

5. Driver Safety

23 / 23

Safety belt must be designed for motorsports use (29 g)

Mounting points are clearly accessible for inspection (29 e)

Safety Belts ≥ 5 mounting points (29 a-b)

Safety Belts - chassis fixing (29 d)

Must have 5 independent belts attached to structure (29 a)

Crotch strap under body (29 b)

Top strap at 10° angle (29 b)

Safety belt must be in straight line between mounting point and shoulder (29 f)

Length adjustor high enough for adjustement (29 b)

Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack) (29 c)

No modifications of safety belt (29 h)

Safety belt strength verified (29 d)

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)

Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Primary Driver (28 a)

Rear visibility - see cheat sheet - Primary Driver (28 b)

Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Reserve Driver (28 a)

Rear visibility - see cheat sheet - Reserve Driver (28 b)

Driver exit < 10 seconds - Primary Driver (30 a-d)

Driver exit < 10 seconds - Reserve Driver (30 a-d)

Passed

6. Vehicle Dimensions

6 / 6

Passed

7. Mechanical Vehicle Design

27 / 27

Passed

8. Electrical Vehicle Design

32 / 32

Passed

9. Energy Verification

19 / 19

Documentation (schematic, H2 flow, fuel cell, regulator) (67 c, 65 a i)

No external starter battery (65 k iii)

Hydrogen cylinder firmly installed (65 b iv)

Regulator installed correctly (65 a iv 1)

Pipe H2 suitable, S.Steel (1.0 bar), PTFE (<1.0 bar) (65 e)

Connectors H2 OK (comp type, no Teflon) (65 e iv)

Normally closed solenoid valve (37 f i)

Pressure relief valve installed and set correctly (65 a iv 4)

Pressure relief valve vents outside vehicle (65 a iv 4)

Purge pipe vents outside or not used (65 f)

Correct system design (65 a iv)

2 ventilation holes 5 cm² (65 c)

Hydrogen sensor at highest point (65 d)

Leak Check OK (65 e)

Flowmeter installed and functioning (65 a v, g iii)

Supercap Joulemeter reading voltage & Energy (65 i iii)

Emergency shutdown function (H2 Valve & Propulsion) (37 f iii)

Efficiency of Estop (3 methods, valve/MC) (37 f iii)

Dead man's switch (37 i)

Passed

10. Final Check

4 / 4

Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
Europe and Africa 2024	Prototype	Battery Electric	12	532.51km/kWh 330.88mi/kWh
Europe and Africa 2023	Prototype	Battery Electric	11	455.67km/kWh 283.14mi/kWh

DE0001002 Lausitz Dynamics

Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg

Results

Attempt 1

Attempt 2

Attempt 3

Attempt 4

Attempt 5

Attempt 6

Current Rank

Technical Inspections

1. Inspection Queue Entry

2. Vehicle Weight

3. Driver & Safety Gear

4. Brakes

5. Driver Safety

6. Vehicle Dimensions

7. Mechanical Vehicle Design

8. Electrical Vehicle Design

9. Energy Verification

10. Final Check

Previous participation