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INDEX
PART A TECHNICAL RULES 6
A.1. Vehicle Types 10
A.1.1 Adventure Class: 10
A.1.2 Professional Class: 11
A.2. Design restrictions: 11
A.2.1. Dimension: 11
Adventure class 11
A.2.1.1. Penalty on the extension in dimensions: 12
A.2.2. Ground Clearance: 12
A.2.3. Weight Test: 12
A.2.4. Wheels and Tyres dimension: 12
A.2.4.1. Wheel Size: 12
A.2.4.2. Tyre Size: 13
A.2.5. Vehicle Track -configuration: 13
A.2.5.1. Wheel Base: Adventure class/ professional class 13
A.2.5.2. Track Width: Adventure class/ professional class 13
A.2.5.3. Design Category: 13
A.2.6. Chassis: 14
A.2.6.1. Cross section: 14
A.2.6.2. Material Specification: 14
A.2.6.3. Jack Point: 14
A.2.6.4. Hitch Point: 15
A.2.6.5. Push/pull Rod: 15
A.2.6.6. Safety Structure (Roll Hoops): 16
A.2.6.7. Impact Bumper: Adventure class/ Professional class 19
A.2.6.8 Side Impact Structure 19
A.2.6.9 Node-to-node triangulation – 20
A.2.6.10 Structural Documentation – MFSES Submission 20
A.2.7. Driver’s Compartment: 21
A.2.7.1. Cockpit: 21
A.2.7.2. Egress: 22
A.2.7.3. Driver‟s Seat: 22
A.2.7.4. Seat Belt: 22
A.2.7.5. Driver‟s Visibility: 25
A.2.7.6. Firewall: 26
A.2.8. Bodyworks: 26
A.2.8.1. Outer bodywork: 26
A.2.8.2. Floor closeout: 27
A.2.9. Stickers: 27
A.2.9.1 Vehicle Identification Number: 27
A.2.9.2. Organization/College Name: 27
A.2.9.3. Title sponsors: 28
A.2.9.4. ISIEINDIA Logo: 28
A.2.9.5. ESVC Logo: 28
A.2.9.6. Event Sponsor Logo: 28
A.2.9.7. Number Plate: 28
A.3. Steering, Brake, and Suspension 29
A.3.1. Steering: 29
A.3.1.1. Steering system: 29
A.3.1.2. Steering wheel: 30
A.3.1.3. Steering wheel position: 30
A.3.1.4. Steering type: 30
A.3.1.5. Steering positive stop: 30
A.3.2. Brakes: 31
A.3.2.1. Brake types: 31
A.3.2.2. Brake Pedal: 31
A.3.2.3. Brake Over-Travel Switch: 31
A.3.2.4. Brake light: 32
A.3.2.5. Brake light position: 32
A.3.3. Suspension: 33
A.4. Electrical System 33
A.4.1. Solar panel: 33
A.4.2. Battery Specification: 36
A.4.2.1. Battery Type: 36
A.4.2.2. Battery pack (power pack): 36
4.2.3. Battery Position: 37
A.4.2.4. Battery level indicator: 38
A.4.3. Drive Train: 38
A.4.3.1. Basic Definitions: 38
Table of Figures
Fig.1. Adventure class vehicle. 9
Fig.2. Professional Class vehicle 10
Fig.3. Dimensional restriction. 11
Fig.4. Wheel Diameter and Tyre Width. 12
Fig.5. Jack point 14
Fig.6. Hitch point 14
Fig.7. Push rod example 15
Fig.8. Distance between helmet and roll hoop 16
Fig.9. Roll cage multi-seater 16
Fig.10. Roll Hoops and bracings 17
Fig.11. Adventure class frame example 17
Fig.12. Professional class frame example 17
Fig.13. Bumper 18
Fig.14. Side impact structure 19
Fig.15. Triangulation 19
Part A
Technical Rules
1. In a straight line, the solar vehicle must fit inside a cuboid of 100 inches (2540 mm)
long, 60inches (1524 mm) wide and 60 inches (1524 mm) high, with the base
coincident with the ground.
Professional class
1. When driving in a straight line, the solar car must fit inside cuboids of 195inch
(4953mm) long, 87 inches (2210 mm) wide and 60inches (1524) mm high, with the base
coincident with the ground.
1. For Adventure class the weight of the vehicle should not exceed the limit of 180 kg,
without the driver.
2. For Professional class, the weight of the vehicle should not exceed the limit of 250
kg, without the driver.
Tread Width: Maximum 6.5 inches (165.1 mm) and minimum 3.54 inches (90 mm).
Teams participating for adventure class can use either 3 wheels or 4 wheels design.
If teams are using 3 wheels in their vehicle, teams must describe, in the Design Report
Document, how these requirements are met and assure the stability of the vehicle.
In the case of 3 wheel vehicle, two wheels must be at the front. The single wheel at the
front side will not be accepted. (The wheel alignment should be in tadpole shape. Delta
shape is not allowed in case of three wheels.)
Professional Class:
A.2.6. Chassis:
A.2.6.1. Cross section:
1. Teams can use any material – steel/aluminium/carbon fibre for the tube.
2. In the case of steel minimum, carbon percentage should be 0.1%.
3. Teams need to have material composition and strength test certificate from certified
labs of all the tubes used in frame with the GST purchase bills.
4. Failing of producing the certificate at the time of inspection, Technical Inspector
judgment will be the final judgment i.e. either pass the vehicle with Penalty or
disqualify.
1. There must be two jack points on the Vehicle, one at the rear and other at the front.
Both jack point must be colored in orange colour.
2. The jack point must be oriented horizontally and perpendicular to the centreline of the
car.
3. The jack point should be made of a flat steel plate attached to the bottom of chassis.
4. Jack point must be – 12 inches (300 mm) long, 2 inches (50.8 mm) wide and 0.1968
inches (5mm) thick
1. Every vehicle must have two hitch point one at the rear end and other at the front
end.
2. Hitch point will be used to attach push rod.
3. Every team will have to fabricate detachable push rod that should have the capability
to push and pull the vehicle.
4. It should be painted in yellow.
5. Hitch point should not be at the bumper. It should be mounted on the frame only.
6. Hitch point should follow the dimensions given in fig 6.
1. The detachable push rod is mandatory for all the team. Push rod should have the
capability push as well as pull the vehicle.
2. There should be a single rod for both usages.
Adventure class-
1. Teams must provide a roll hoop behind the driver. Separating driver‟s compartment
from the rear of the vehicle.
2. The Main Hoop must be constructed of a single piece of uncut, continuous, closed
section steel tubing
3. The use of aluminium alloys, titanium alloys or composite material requires proper
analysis report.
4. The Main Hoop must extend from the lowest Frame Member on one side of the
Frame, up, over and down to the lowest Frame Member on the other side of the
Frame.
5. In the side view of the vehicle, the portion of the Main Roll Hoop that lies above its
attachment point to the Major Structure of the Frame must be within ten degrees
(10°) of the vertical.
6. Tip of the roll hoop should be at least 4 inches from tip of the helmet. The driver
should be at rest when this is measured.
Professional class-
1. Teams must provide a roll hoop made up of single piece of uncut, continuous, closed
section steel tubing, behind the drivers separating driver‟s compartment from the rear
of the vehicle.
2. The roll hoop must cover both the drivers.
3. Tip of the roll hoop should be at least 4 inches from tip of the helmet. The driver
should be at rest while measuring.
4. This will be measured by passing 4 inch diameter pipe horizontally from the top point
of the helmet to right and left side of helmet.
Adventure class
1. The Front Hoop must be constructed of closed section metal tubing
2. The Front Hoop must extend from the lowest Frame Member on one side of
the Frame, up, over and down to the lowest Frame Member on the other side of
the Frame.
3. With proper gusseting and/or triangulation, it is permissible to fabricate the
Front Hoop from more than one piece of tubing.
4. The top-most surface of the Front Hoop must be no lower than the top of the steering
wheel in any angular position.
5. The Front Hoop must not be more than 250 mms (9.8 inches) forward of the
steering wheel. This distance shall be measured horizontally, on the vehicle
centreline, from the rear surface of the Front Hoop to the forward most surface of
the steering wheel rim with the steering in the straight-ahead position
6. Inside view, no part of the Front Hoop can be inclined at more than twenty
degrees (20°) from the vertical.
Professional class
No need of front roll hoop but the main roll hoop must be connected with the front of the car
in a cage like manner.
Adventure class
1. The Front Hoop must be supported by two braces extending in the forward direction
on both the left and right sides of the Front Hoop.
2. The Front Hoop braces must be constructed such that they protect the driver's legs and
should extend to the structure in front of the driver's feet.
3. The Front Hoop braces must be attached as near as possible to the top of the Front Hoop
but not more than 50.8 mm (2 in) below the top-most surface of the Front Hoop.
Fig.11. Adventure class frame example Fig.12. Professional class frame example
1. There should be impact bumper on front and rear of the vehicle. It should be rigid
and strong. Without a bumper, team cannot participate in the dynamic events.
2. Teams can either use tubes to act as a bumper or they can use crushable type impact
attenuator.
Fig.13. Bumper
The Side Impact Structure must meet the requirements listed below.
1. The Side Impact Structure for tube frame must be comprised of at least three
(3) tubular
a. Members, upper side impact member, lower side impact member and the
diagonal side impact member located on each side of the driver while seated in
the normal driving position,.
2. The location of these 3 tubes should be within 300-350 mm from the ground.
3. The upper side impact member must connect main roll hoop and front roll hoop.
4. The lower side impact member must connect the lower part of the main roll hoop to
the lower part of front roll hoop
5. The diagonal member must connect the diagonal nodes of the upper side impact
member and lower side impact member.
Load applied in any direction, at any node, results in only tensile or compressive forces in the
Fig.15. Triangulation
A.2.6.10 Structural Documentation – MFSES Submission
1. All teams must submit a Main Frame Structural Equivalency Spreadsheet before
starting the fabrication in which teams have to present their CAD design of the
frame for approval.
2. The CAD design of the frame must show the steel tubing that matches the minimum
tubing requirement
3. The tubing used in the CAD design must be colour coded showing the different tubing
used for different structural parts ( Roll hoops, Side Impact Structures ,Roll Hoop
Harness, Front Bulkhead and all the Supporting tubing with proper triangulation)
4. The submission of the MFSES will be done through the mail before the provided
dead line.
5. Vehicles completed under an approved MFSES must be fabricated in accordance
with the materials and processes described in the MFSES.
6. Teams must bring a copy of the approved MFSES with them to Technical Inspection.
1. Driver‟s ergonomic ease should be considered in the design. The teams are to provide
ergonomics report, in design report, mentioning occupant‟s packaging.
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2. The teams are to provide ergonomics as per SAE 95 percentile Male and 5
percentile Female rule.
6. Separating him/her from rest of the components. Steering wheel, foot pedals, control
panel, seat, headrest are the only allowable components inside the compartment.
These should be positioned such as to minimize the risk of injury of the driver, during
impact.
7. When seated, driver‟s helmet should not interfere with roll hoop.
8. The driver‟s back should be at least 2 inches away from roll hoop.
9. The height from the tip of the helmet to the tip of curve member of roll hoop must be
minimum of 4 inches.
A.2.7.2. Egress:
Driver must be able to get out of the vehicle within 5 seconds (without any outside
help).
1. The lowest point of the driver's seat must not be lower than the bottom surface of the
lower frame rails or by having a longitudinal tube (or tubes) that meets the
requirements for Side Impact tubing, passing underneath the lowest point of the seat.
2. Driver must be provided with a forward facing seat that consists of a base (squab) and
backrest.
3. The distance from the hip point to the top of the head restraint (distance “r” in the
diagram below) must be at least 800 mm. (Refer diagram below for H-point
approximation.)
4. It is mandatory to use off road bucket seat.
5. Seat should be rigidly mounted and fasting should be attain by lock nuts.
1. All drivers must use a 5-point or 6-point restraint harness meeting the following
specifications:
2. All driver restraint systems must meet SFI Specification 16.1, SFI
Specification 16.5 or FIA specification 8853/98.
3. The belts must bear the appropriate dated labels.
4. The material of all straps must be in perfect condition.
5. There must be a single metal-to-metal latch type quick release for all straps.
6. All lap belts must incorporate a tilt lock adjuster (“quick adjuster”). A tilt lock
adjuster in each portion of the lap belt is highly recommended. Lap belts with “pull-
up” adjusters are recommended over “pull-down” adjusters.
7. Vehicles with a “reclined driving position” must have either anti-submarine belts with
tilt lock adjusters (“quick adjusters”) or have two sets of anti-submarine belts
installed.
8. The shoulder harness must be the “over-the-shoulder type”. Only separate shoulder
straps are permitted (i.e. “Y”-type shoulder straps are not allowed). The “H”-type
configuration is allowed.
Note: SFI spec harnesses must be replaced following December 31st of the 2nd year after the
date of manufacture as indicated by the label. FIA spec harnesses must be replaced
following December 31st of the year marked on the label.
Fig.20. Positioning 5 point seat belt. Along with single quick release.
Note : Bolts of diameters LESS THAN prescribed in the afore mentioned table will be
allowed ONLY if physically tested, must be as a minimum Grade 12.9 and must
comply with Safety Harness manufacturer mounting instructions.
Driver must have a vision range of 100º (degrees) left and 100º (degrees) right, so a
total of 200º (degrees) of vision. This must be provided without any external
assistance.
Rear visibility:
1. The solar car must have rear vision systems that enable the driver, when seated in the
normal driving position with the safety belt fastened, to see the ground in the shaded
areas shown in the diagrams below.
2. Rear vision systems may be electronic, mirrors, or both. Rear vision systems must
operate whenever the solar car is in motion under its own power. Rear vision images
must be oriented so that objects on the right of the solar car are on the right of the
image.
A.2.7.6. Firewall:
1. A firewall must separate the driver compartment from all components of the electrical
and electronics and any high voltage system.
2. The firewall must be a non-permeable surface made from a rigid, fire-resistant
material.
3. Material for firewall must have fire resistance and electrical resistance property.
4. Multiple panels may be used to form the firewall but there must be no gaps between
the joints.
5. A firewall can be bolted or riveted using metal brackets welded on the frame.
6. No nylon tie or strap of any kind should be used to fix the floor
7. Welding of the firewall on the frame is acceptable.
8. Firewall shouldn‟t be used as mounting member.
A.2.8. Bodyworks:
A.2.8.1. Outer bodywork:
1. Teams have the flexibility to choose material for outer body, some examples are-
glass fibre, carbon fibre, steel, aluminium etc.
2. Outer body cover must run from front member to rearmost member, without any
opening except those required for cockpit opening, and for those required for
wheels and forced cooling of the power unit.
3. As the vehicle is of closed wheels design, thus body works should cover the
wheels.
4. The wheel cover should be in such a fashion that it does not interfere with
wheels motion in any way.
5. The wheel should not hit the body during jounce or rebound while riding.
6. There should be no sharp edges/protruding edges on the outer body.
7. The solar panel should be secured so that no damage to the driver is done by it.
8. Bodywork should be detachable at different sections so that battery, transmission,
steering, suspension and other components are easily visible at the time of
Technical Inspection or maintenance.
9. Teams are to provide passage/slots for air to get in so that cooling of battery and
motor can take place. This can be done by adding slot/opening at the side panel, as
shown in the image below. This rule applies to both professional
and adventure class.
10. Bodyworks should be attached to the frame using fasteners and mechanical locks
only.
11. Bodyworks should not be attached using nylon ties or any other tie straps.
1. All vehicles must have a floor closeout made of one or more panels, which separate
the driver from the pavement.
2. If multiple panels are used, gaps between panels should not exceed more than 3mm (1/8
inch).
3. The closeout must extend from the foot area to the firewall and prevent track debris from
entering the car.
4. The panels must be made of Aluminium/steel.
5. Floor closeout should not be attached using nylon ties or any other tie straps.
6. Floor closeout should be attached to the frame using fasteners only.
7. Wooden ply and Glass Fibre will not acceptable.
A.2.9. Stickers:
Each car will be assigned a number at the time of its entry into a competition. Car numbers
must appear on the vehicle as follows:
1. Locations: In three (3) locations: the front and both sides.
2. Height: At least 152.4 mm (6inches) high.
3. Font: Block numbers (i.e. sans-serif characters). Italic, outline, serif, shadow or
cursive numbers are prohibited.
4. Stroke Width and Spacing between Numbers: At least 18 mm (3/4 inch).
5. Colour: Either white numbers on a black background or black numbers on a white
background. No other color combinations will be approved.
6. Visibility: The numbers must not be obscured by parts of the car, e.g. wheels, side
pods, exhaust system, etc.
7. Comment: Car numbers must be quickly read by course marshals when your car is
moving at speed. Make your numbers easy to see and easy to read.
1. Each car must clearly display the organization name (or initials - if unique and
generally recognized) in roman characters at least 50 mm (2 inches) high on both
sides of the vehicle.
2. The characters must be placed on a high contrast background in an easily visible
location.
3. The organizer name may also appear in non-roman characters, but the roman
character version must be uppermost on the sides.
4. It must be displayed on the front of the vehicle below the car number.
It must be displayed on the front of the vehicle above the car number and both side of
the front bodyworks below the car number.
The ISIE – India logo of length 10inch (254mm) & width of 5inch (127) must be
displayed on the front of the vehicle in a prominent location. ISIE logo stickers will
be provided to the teams on site.
The ESVC logo of length 10inch (254mm) & width of 5inch (127) must be displayed
on the left and right-hand side of the front bodyworks above the car number. ESVC
sticker will be provided to the teams on site.
Note: There should be sufficient visible space remained for the Technical round and brake
test clear sticker in your vehicle.
1. Each vehicle must have a number plate at the front and back. ISIEINDIA will
provide a vehicle number to put on the plate.
2. The background of the plate should be a white colour.
3. The size of the plate should be 500 x 120 mm.
4. The numbers should be clearly visible. Stroke width – 14mm, character height –
70 mm, character width – 50mm, space between characters – 11mm.
5. The number plate must be of rigid material like steel or fibre.
ESVC 19 A 001
ESVC 19 P001
Note: The number format shown above is just for reference only.
1. The steering wheel must be mechanically connected to the wheels, i.e. “steer-by-
wire” or electrically actuated steering is prohibited.
2. Rear wheel steering (if fitted) must not compromise the control of the vehicle
under any circumstances, including emergency manoeuvres or following failures
such as tire blowouts.
1. The steering wheel must have a continuous perimeter i.e. near circular or near
oval, the outer perimeter profile can have some straight sections, but no concave
sections.
2. Detachable steering wheel is mandatory for the teams.
3. “H”, “Figure 8”, or cut-out wheels are not allowed.
4. Steering wheel free play is limited to Seven degrees (7°).
5. The steering wheel should have a minimum of 10-inch diameter.
1. Teams must position steering wheel below shoulder line and above abdomen of
the driver.
2. The steering wheel should be positioned in such fashion that the risk of a driver
getting injured is minimized in the case of impact.
3. The driver should not suffer any kind of unnecessary strain while holding the
steering wheel.
4. Lock nut is mandatory for all fastening ends.
Rack and pinion type of steering system is mandatory. But there is no restriction on
steering ratio. Teams are free to use any configuration according to their compatibility.
The steering system must have positive steering stops that prevent the steering
linkages from locking up (the inversion of a four-bar linkage at one of the pivots).
The stops may be placed on the uprights or on the rack and must prevent the tires
from contacting suspension, body, or frame members during the track events.
A.3.2. Brakes:
A solar car must be equipped with brakes on all the 4 wheels, operated by a single control
and must be hydraulic braking system.
1. It must have two independent hydraulic circuits such that in the case of a leak or
failure at any point, effective braking power is maintained on at least two (2) wheels.
Each hydraulic circuit must have its own fluid reserve, either by the use of separate
reservoirs or by the use of a dammed, OEM-style reservoir.
2. "Brake-by-wire" systems are prohibited.
3. Independent braking systems may share components deemed „not liable to failure‟
provided that they are amply dimensioned and readily accessible for maintenance.
Components „not liable to failure‟ are:
i. A brake pedal and its bearing.
ii. Brake lever and cam assemblies.
4. Single brake acting on a limited slip differential is acceptable.
5. The brake system must be capable of locking all 4 wheels simultaneously during the
brake test.
6. Braking systems must be protected with scatter shields from the failure of the drive
train or from minor collisions.
7. The brake pedal shall be designed to withstand a force of 2000 N without any failure
of the brake system or pedal box. This may be tested by pressing the pedal with the
maximum force that can be exerted by any official when seated.
8. The vehicle should not yaw more than 30 degrees under braking.
9. Brake must be capable of holding the fully-laden solar car on a 20-degree incline or
decline.
A.3.2.2. Brake Pedal:
1. The brake pedal must be fabricated from steel or aluminium or machined from
steel, aluminium or titanium.
2. Pedal should only be operated from driver‟s foot and no usage of hand operated
levers for braking mechanism is allowed.
3. The pedal over travel should be restricted by positive locking mechanisms.
4. Fluctuating Brake pedal mounting is not permitted.
1. A brake pedal over-travel switch must be installed on the car as part of the shutdown
system and wired in series with the shutdown buttons.
2. This switch must be installed so that in the event, if brake system fails such that the
brake pedals over travels, it will result in the shutdown of the system, which will
eventually help to control the system.
3. Break over-travel switch must be a single point, single throw.
4. Only push type of brake over travel switch as shown in figure is allowed.
The distance between centres of both lights: Minimum 19.7 inches (500 mm)
The height of the centre of light: Minimum 13.7 inches (350 mm) from the ground.
A.3.3. Suspension:
1. Use of Suspension system is mandatory on all wheels.
2. The car must be equipped with a fully operational suspension system with shock
absorbers. That can work on an off road terrain also.
3. The judges reserve the right to disqualify cars which do not represent a serious
attempt of an operational suspension system or which demonstrate handling
inappropriate for a qualifying circuit.
4. All suspension mounting point must be visible at Technical Inspection, either by
direct view or by removing any covers.
5. Wishbone/ A-Arm must be of the Seamless tube.
6. The suspension used must have a minimum of 4inch (101.6 mm) of travel, i.e.
2inch (50.8mm) jounce and 2 inch (50.8 mm) rebound.
7. For fastening lock nut or else safety wire should be used.
8. At least 2-3 thread should be visible after fastening.
2. If teams are planning to develop solar panel or cells on their own, then they need
to submit the whole design report of solar panel or cells manufacturing.
3. No solar panel should exceed the body of the vehicle, solar panels must be securely
attached with the bodywork using fasteners, over hanging solar panels are not
allowed.
5. Solar Panels must be capable of charging the batteries using definite charge
controllers used for this purpose.
6. Teams should make sure that fluctuating Direct Current should not reach Battery
Pack directly. There should be usage of any charge controllers through which
fluctuating direct current from solar panel is converted into DC current and supplied
to the Batteries.
1. Teams are not allowed to place panels on the roof or over the head of the driver. As
shown in the below image
2. Teams can place the panel on side of the driver, but they must ensure proper heat
and electric insulation, and position of the panel must not restrict driver‟s egress and
ingress.
3. The position of the panel should not be higher than shoulder line of the driver.
4. Panels should be positioned so that they can be detached for easy inspection of
interior system and mechanism of the vehicle. They can be either completely
detachable or contain a hinge at one end so that they can be lifted for inspection.
They can place panels over the head of the occupants if they want to. There must be 6
inches tolerance at least between helmet of the driver and the inner lining of the roof.
1. Teams have the choice to use Li-ion battery pack only. Teams will not be allowed to
change batteries. They need to use the same set of batteries throughout the event.
2. Teams can also use a separate battery of max 12V (Li-Ion or Lead Acid Battery), for
the following function, and the mentioned function must be installed in the vehicle:
2.1 Innovations.
2.2 Horn.
2.3 Battery level indicator.
2.4 Brake light.
2.5 Side indicators.
1. The cover material of Battery Pack must be fire and electric proof and properly insulated.
2. Flexible rubber or plastic sheets are not allowed to be used as covers.
3. Also, the battery cover should be made up of rigid plastic/glass fibre/ sheet metal, with an
insulating coating.
4. It should be mounted rigidly, nylon ties, strings or wire of any kind is not allowed for
mounting.
5. The casing of the battery should be fixed/ welded/ fastened (using lock nuts) with
the chassis.
6. If power storage pack is capable of spilling dangerous liquids when damaged, there must
be a spill-proof barrier between that storage pack and solar car occupants.
7. If power storage pack is capable of emitting dangerous gasses when damaged, there must
be a proper ventilation system designed--- between that storage pack and solar car
occupants.
8. The cover should be de-attachable type, if required then it can be easily removed from
batteries.
9. There should be forced convection system installed, such that air from atmosphere is
forced into battery for cooling purpose
10. Teams can use cooling fans or hoses for this purpose.
11. Self fabricated or assembled battery pack is not allowed.
12. Use of battery management system with battery pack is compulsory.
13. Original GST bills for battery pack should be present during technical inspection.
1. The battery pack must be positioned behind the firewall/roll hoop only.
2. Teams are not allowed to position their power pack near the driver or near the front end
of the vehicle.
3. The battery pack should be positioned in such fashion that, it is easy for teams to detach it
when required or in the case of emergency or for repairing, and also easily accessible.
1. A battery level indicator must be provided in front of the driver on the dashboard.
Also, there should be no ocular illusion.
2. Teams must be able to monitor it during the event. It should completely show the
percentage of the battery based on voltage or current.
1. The Accumulator is defined as all the batteries that store the electrical energy to
be used by the tractive system.
2. Accumulator Segments are sub-divisions of the accumulator and must respect
either a maximum voltage or energy limit. Splitting the accumulator into segments
is intended to reduce the risks associated with working on the accumulator.
3. The Tractive System of the car is defined as every part that is electrically
connected to the motor(s) and accumulators.
4. The Grounded Low Voltage (GLV) system of the car is defined as every
electrical part that is not part of the tractive system (i.e. Horn, Brake Light, Head
Lights, and Innovations etc.)
4.1 The GLV system must be grounded to the chassis.
4.2 The tractive and GLV system must be galvanically isolated from one
another.
4.3 Note: The border between tractive and GLV systems is the galvanic
isolation between both systems. Therefore, some components, such as the
motor controller, may be part of both systems.
4.4 The tractive system must be completely electrically isolated from the
chassis and any other conductive parts of the car.
4.5 The tractive system motor(s) must be connected to the accumulator
through a motor controller.
4.6 Bypassing the control system and connecting the tractive system
accumulator directly to the motor(s) is prohibited.
4.7 The GLV system must be powered up before it is possible to activate the
tractive system. Furthermore, a failure causing the GLV system to shut
down must immediately deactivate the tractive system as well.
Operating Voltage: Maximum operating voltage should not exceed 60 Volts DC.
Operating Voltage: Maximum operating voltage should not exceed 72 Volts DC.
Note: During Technical Inspection Team must present Data Sheet and original bills (with
GST invoice) of motor and batteries.
A.4.3.3. Transmission:
It is mandatory for teams to use rear wheel drive, according to the range as per
specified in 4.3.2.
A.4.3.4. Transmission type:
Teams are suggested to use fibre sheet of minimum 2mm thickness or GV sheet
for Scatter shield
The accelerator pedal must be a right-foot-operated foot pedal. The foot pedal must
return to its original, rearward position when released. The foot pedal must have
positive and negative stops at both ends of its travel respectively, preventing its
sensors from being damaged or overstressed.
A.4.3.8. Kill switch:
1. There should be three kill switches in the vehicle. One on the dashboard and
other on roll hoop, either side of the driver.
2. Only push and rotate type of Kill Switch is allowed.
3. They should be placed such that one can be easily accessed by the driver and other
outside the vehicle.
4. For Professional Class it should be on either side of the vehicle, easily accessible.
5. Kill switch should be clearly visible from a long distance with a bright red color.
1. Mounting the kill switch with plastic/metallic ties or wires is strictly prohibited.
2. The mounting of the kill switch must be rigid over which kill switch must be
rigidly fastened.
Note: The stickers named horn, kill switch and battery level indicator should be paste at
their appropriate places.
1. The maximum permitted operating voltage for the tractive system is 60 VDC for
adventure class and 72 VDC for Professional class. The maximum operating
voltage is defined as the maximum measured accumulator voltage during
normal charging conditions.
2. The GLV system must be grounded to the chassis.
3. The tractive system must be completely isolated from the chassis and any other
conductive parts of the Vehicle.
4. The tractive system motor(s) must be connected to the accumulator through motor
controller. Bypassing the control system and connecting the tractive system
accumulator directly to the motor(s) is prohibited.
1. All batteries which store the tractive system energy must be enclosed in
(an) accumulator container(s).
2. If spare accumulators are to be used then they all must be of the same size,
weight and type as those that are replaced.
3. Spare accumulator packs must be presented at Electrical Technical Inspection.
1. Teams are free to use energy recovery system if they want. But the energy
should be stored in batteries only. Any sort of flywheel or spring for storing
energy is restricted.
2. The system should be very stable and teams have to explain each and every
parameter they have used in the KERS system.
3. There should be a separate switch that can completely isolate and turn off the
KERS the system from other electrical systems for safety purposes.
A.4.3.15. Dashboard:
15. If the fire extinguisher refilled, Team need to show the original bill of refilling
during the technical inspection.
16. Electrical wiring should be properly done and it should not disturb the ergonomics
of the driver or entangle with any parts of the driver.
17. Loosely hanging of wires must be avoided.
18. Wires should be properly covered using external hoses, wiring of electric and
electronic system and tractive system can be done separately.
19. Proper automotive grade wiring connector must be used for all types of wirings in
vehicle. Avoid using wire joints covered with tapes.
Part B
Final Event Judging Criteria
B.1.1 Overview
1. Each vehicle will be given a maximum of 2 attempts to clear Technical Inspection.
2. The vehicle will be inspected through different segments according to the technical
inspection sheet.
3. Presence of two Driver‟s and Captain is compulsory during Technical Inspection.
4. All the ESVC Teams need to qualify this round to further participate in Dynamic
Events.
5. Technical inspection is a non-scored activity.
Note: Weight check during Technical Inspection is just to check whether the vehicle
weight is within the rulebook constrain or not, if team fail to meet the rule, then per KG
exceed in the weight will be adding penalty of 2 points in overall scores.
B.2.2 Procedure:
Cars must be presented for design judging in finished condition, i.e. fully assembled,
complete and ready-to-run.
The design judges will evaluate the engineering effort (Team performance) based upon the
team‟s Design Report, Design Spec Sheet, responses to questions and an inspection of the
car.
6. The vehicle should stop between finishing line and Dead End line upon actuation of
brake system.
7. The distance between Finishing line and Dead End line is of 7m.
B.5.1 Procedure:
1. The cars need to accelerate from a standing start over a distance of 50 m on a flat
surface.
2. The foremost part of the Vehicle will be staged at exactly behind the starting line. The
time taken to accelerate would be measured.
3. This distance of 50 m must be covered within 15 seconds of vehicle start from starting
line. If vehicle fails to cover this distance than team will receive 0 points in
acceleration round.
4. The vehicle will be positioned with its tip coincident with the starting line.
B.5.2 Scoring
The acceleration score is based upon the corrected elapsed time. Elapsed time will be
measured from the time the car crosses the starting line until it crosses the finish line.
B.5.3 Penalty
1. Comes Down or Out: A two (2) second penalty will be added for each DOO
(including entry and exit gate cones) that occurred on that particular run to give
the corrected elapsed time.
2. Did Not Attempt (DNA): If the Vehicle did not attempt or if it does not complete
the event, then those teams would receive DNA.
B.6.2 Penalties:
1. If the vehicle hit the cone for 2 seconds will be added to time per hit.
2. If the cone totally displaces or fell down, 10 seconds will be added each time.
1. Team vehicle will start from starting line and it should travel along the
track overcoming all the obstacles in-between the track.
6. Hill climb elevation will be sufficient for 6 inch ground clearance vehicle if wheel
base is maintained as per rulebook.
7. Additional obstacles will be there subject to final track preparation at event which
will be needing max 140mm ground clearance.
B.7.2 Penalties:
1. If the vehicle stops or struck for more than 10sec at any instant during this round than
a penalty of 5 second will be added to overall time taken by the vehicle to complete.
2. If the vehicle stops or struck for more than 30sec at any instant during this round than
vehicle will be considered as DNF(Did not finish) and 0 points will be awarded for
off road round.
The intension of this round is to check the engineering skills of team about solar power, and
judge whether the solar power generated by the team is sufficient enough to power the
vehicle.
B.8.1.2 Procedure:
1. Team is required to remove the battery terminals (both +Ve and –Ve) from the
motor controller and connect the Motor controller directly to Solar charge
controller.
2. There should be no Super capacitor circuit or any other device which stores the
charge involved in between Solar Charge Controller and Motor controller.
3. Team has to cover a straight track of length 50 m with the above condition
provided.
Scoring for Adventure Class (Teams which will cover 50m of specified
distance within given time):
Scoring for Adventure Class (Teams which will cover certain distance but might not able
to reach the finishing line):
B.8.1.3 Penalties:
1. If the vehicle hit the cone for 2 seconds will be added to time per hit.
2. If the cone totally displaces or fell down, 10 seconds will be added each time.
= number of laps.
B.8.2.1 Penalties:
1. If the vehicle hit the cone for 2 seconds will be added to time per hit.
2. If the cone totally displaces or fell down, 10 seconds will be added each time.
B.9.2 Scoring:
For Professional Class: All occupants including driver must be seated in the vehicle.
B.9.3. Penalties:
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1. If the vehicle hit the cone for 2 seconds will be added to time per hit.
2. If the cone totally displaces or fell down, 10 seconds will be added each time.
B.10.1 Objective:
The Endurance Event is designed to evaluate the overall performance of the car and to
test the car‟s durability and reliability.
B.10.2 Overview:
1. The vehicle has to endure for One and Half hour continuously.
2. The line-up will be made according to acceleration wise.
3. Driver change during the endurance is compulsory.
4. Time and location for the driver change will be instructed before the endurance.
5. Cone Down: If vehicle hits the cone then 2 point penalty per CONE DOWN will be
induced.
6. Tyre out of track: Any two tyre found to be out of track then teams have to face a
penalty of 5 Points.
7. Vehicle out of track: If the whole vehicle is out of track then teams have to face a
penalty of 20 points.
8. Team can charge their vehicle during Endurance by instructing to track marshals.
9. Vehicle should be out of track during charging condition.
Note: Team must refer Driver’s Handbook for flags and signals for endurance round.
Note: At least 4 teams must compete with each other to award one on them as winner, in
each and every round of Dynamic Event. Although points will be added in the final score if
less than 4 teams compete with each other, but no award will be awarded to highest scoring
team.
B.11.9 Behaviour:
1. All the members of each and every team must follow the rules laid by Organizing
Committee of “ESVC”, during the competition. Any member‟s failure to follow the
rules will result in 20 % point reduction or elimination from the event. Arguments
with officials may also result in the team being eliminated from the event.
2. Smoking and Illegal Material: Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons or other illegal
material are strictly not allowed on the event site during the competition. This rule
will be in effect during the entire competition.
3. Unsportsmanlike Conduct: In the event of unsportsmanlike conduct, the team will
receive a warning from an official. A second violation will result in the expulsion of
the team from the competition.
4. Official Instructions: Failure of a team member to follow an instruction or command
directed specifically to that team or team member will result in a twenty-five (25)
point penalty.
5. Arguments with Officials: Argument with, or disobedience to, any official may result
in the team being eliminated from the competition. All members of the team may be
immediately escorted from the grounds.
6. Parties: Disruptive parties either on or off-site should be prevented by the Team
Advisor
7. Safety of tools: Teams will be responsible for all their tools, equipment and
Component. ISIE will not be responsible for any kind of losses or damage.
Part C
Driver’s Handbook
C1 Driver’s Requirement:
Every team must have minimum two drivers.
C 1.3 Age:
● The minimum permissible age for driver in the competition is 18 years.
C 2 Driver’s Equipment:
C 2.1 Drivers Safety Gear:
● The following driver safety equipment specified below is the minimum safety
requirement and must be worn by driver during all dynamic condition of the vehicle.
● Using authentic driver‟s equipment with valid safety ratings as prescribed in rulebook
will be prime responsibility of the team.
● Date/Year of Manufacturing of equipment must be on all critical safety equipment.
Note: - Damaged suits (with minor cuts or holes) or over stitched suits are not permitted to be
used. Before purchasing the driver suit teams must check the suit‟s safety rating along with
the manufacturing dates.
C 2.3 Underclothing:
It is mandatory for all drivers to wear fire resistant underclothing of SFI 3.2A/5 / FIA standard
1986 or higher under their approved driving suit. This fire resistant underclothing (SFI/ FIA
rated) should be made from an acceptable fire resistant material as listed in 2.9 and that should
cover the driver‟s body completely from neck down to ankles and also the wrists
C 2.4 Helmet:
A well- fitting closed face helmet that meets one of the following certifications and
is labelled as such-
Snell K2000, K2005, K2010, M2000, M2005, M2010, SA2005, SA2010, SAH2010, SA2015
Note: - Motocross helmets are not allowed, Teams must check the specified rating along
with manufacturing details of the helmet before purchasing. -Beware of Chinese helmets.
C 2.5 Balaclava:
A balaclava which covers the driver‟s head, hair, and neck, made from an acceptable fire
resistant material (SFI 3.2A/5 / FIA standard 1986 or higher) as or a full helmet skirt of
acceptable fire resistant material. The balaclava requirement applies to drivers of either
gender, with any hair length.
Note: - 360 degree continuous perimeter neck support along with required rating is
allowed, Neck support with slots is not allowed
C 2.7 Gloves:
Fire resistant gloves made from made from acceptable fire resistant material (SFI/ FIA
rated) Gloves of all leather construction or fire resistant gloves constructed using
leather palms with no insulating fire resisting material underneath are not acceptable.
C 2.8 Shoes:
Fire resistant shoes made from acceptable fire resistant material shoes must be certified to
the standard and labelled as such: SFI 3.3/ FIA 8856-2000.
C 2.9 Shocks:
Fire resistant socks made from acceptable fire resistant material, which covers the bare skin
between the driver‟s suit and the boots or shoes. For the purpose of this section the approved
fire resistant materials are: Carbon X, Indura, Nomex, Polybenzimidazole (commonly known
as PBI) and Proban.
Note: Expired driving equipment‟s are not allowed, Team must ensure expiry date of
their driving equipment‟s is beyond the date of event. Individual safety equipment should
be available for each Driver in a team.