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Introduction. Task: To design and build a Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) prototypeVehicle to be used in developing countries in rural areasUse many existing components Bottom line: Low cost ? High durability. Customer Requirements. Cost as a kit $900 (less engine)Payload of 1000 lbsTop speed of 20
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1. BUV DESIGN TEAM Mike Naughton
Aaron McKibben
Gabe Currier
William Ortiz
2. Introduction Task: To design and build a Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) prototype
Vehicle to be used in developing countries in rural areas
Use many existing components
Bottom line: Low cost – High durability
3. Customer Requirements Cost as a kit $900 (less engine)
Payload of 1000 lbs
Top speed of 20mph
Range of 100 miles
Width 4.4ft
Ground clearance 8in
Full safety equipment
4. Performance Requirements Climb 10% slope at 6mph (full loaded)
Engine dry in 3ft of water
Brakes lock two or more wheels
Tow 385lb trailer w/ 50lb tongue wt
Access to brake when pushing in reverse
5. Front Suspension Double A-arm
Leaf/solid
Coil/solid
MacPherson Strut
Transverse leaf
None