FRUCD Makes History
Quick Summary
- FRUCD shares some of its first-ever accomplishments!
Welcome to the April newsletter! FRUCD has been doing such great work this past month, and there's so much to talk about with all the events and achievements we've had.
I guess it's best to start with the elephant in the room...
SAY HELLO TO FE11 😍😍😍
IT'S BEAUTIFUL, ISN'T IT?
We are so proud to have made this car - we not only finished manufacturing the car, but also in record time! This is the first time since the pandemic that we have been able to finish our car by Picnic Day!
While talking about our 110th Picnic Day in Davis, we had a blast at the parade showcasing FE11 for the first time to the public. Watch this quick clip of FE11 accelerating in Downtown Davis!
Again, we're thrilled to complete the car in record time, but now we are also able to use that time for testing, validation, and modification of the car to maximize our competition potential. As a matter of fact, we quickly organized to host our second track day of the year and our first FE11 track day. During this track day, we simulated competition conditions by completing acceleration tests, braking tests, and other competition events while tracking our car's components like cooling, battery, and vehicle dynamics. Our hope is to collect useful data for further improvements before June.
Thankfully, FE11 completed 30+ laps this past Saturday and we were able to complete our scheduled tasks. Alumni, members, and visitors came to both drive the car and provide feedback! It was a productive track day and we had lots of fun. We will also be having another track day this upcoming May, so stay connected with us for updates on that!
Those are the April updates! We are proud to have made such progress and we want to thank everyone who has support us this season. To our sponsors, families, UC Davis, and you all - we love you! Make sure to stay connected with FRUCD through our socials or by supporting us on GoFundMe. See ya' next month!