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CN0036002 ZEAL Eco-Power

Tongji University

Technical Inspections

Before they get on track, Urban Concept 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.

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1. Inspection Queue Entry

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2. Driver's Control

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

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)

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

Fire retardant gloves - Primary Driver (22 c)

Flat, closed toe shoes - Primary Driver (22 b)

Cotton socks, no bare skin visible - Primary Driver (22 d)

FCR balaclava if used - Primary Driver (22 d)

Driver weight (> 70kg) - Primary Driver (20 a)

Ballast required? (20 b)

Ballast based on lightest driver (20 b)

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

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3. Vehicle Weight

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4. Vehicle Dimensions

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5. Brakes

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6. Driver Safety

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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)

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

Crotch strap under body (29 b)

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

Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack), length adjustor high enough for adjustement (29 c)

No modifications of safety belt (29 h)

Safety belt strength 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)

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

Quality of body driver collision protection (26 a-d)

Crumple space-protect from front/side impact (25 a ii)

Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant (27 b-d)

Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment (27 a)

Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body (41 c)

Steering is efficient and has no play (32 b-c)

If electric steering, demonstrate default safe state (32 d)

Intuitive steering control (32b)

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7. Mechanical Vehicle Design

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

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

Windscreen & wiper (52, 28 a)

Window tint - driver must be seen (28 a)

Electrical automotive horn, sound level > 85 dBa @ 4 m (31 a, c)

Fully closed body (25 h, k)

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 accurately marked with sticker (30 c)

No adhesive tape to close driver compartment from outside (30 d)

Door solidly attached (46 e)

Chain/belt guard (all rotating equipment) (34 g)

Running wheels (UC:4) (25 a) iii)

Tyre width > 80mm (49 c)

Wheel compliance (41 a, 48 c)

Tyres are in good condition (49 d)

Tyre valves are accessible (49 f)

Min tread 1.0 mm (49 b)

Towing hook or ring (46 j)

Vehicle lights (50)

Red rear brake light (50 d)

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8. Electrical Vehicle Design

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9. Energy Verification

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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)

JM Counting Correctly (56 c)

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)

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10. Final Check

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Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
China 2024	Urban Concept	Hydrogen Fuel Cell	2	38.64km/m3 24.01mi/m3
China 2023	Urban Concept	Hydrogen Fuel Cell	1	43.68km/m3 27.14mi/m3

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CN0036002 ZEAL Eco-Power

Tongji University

Technical Inspections

1. Inspection Queue Entry

2. Driver's Control

3. Vehicle Weight

4. Vehicle Dimensions

5. Brakes

6. Driver Safety

7. Mechanical Vehicle Design

8. Electrical Vehicle Design

9. Energy Verification

10. Final Check

Previous participation