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Finding the LineUsing the power of data analysis to find the balance between performance, control and reliability on a superbike.
Designing a Custom Formula SAE-A Engine: ECU create a competitive engine from scratch.
Excellerate Australia: Vehicle manufacture entrepreneurship alive and well in Perth.
The Automotive Employment Situation: Employment survey of auto engineers in Victoria.
Students in Focus: The SAE-A quizzed three students, to find their inspirations & aspirations.
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Finding the LineUsing the power of data analysis to find the balance between performance, control and reliability on a superbike.
Designing a Custom Formula SAE-A Engine: ECU create a competitive engine from scratch.
Excellerate Australia: Vehicle manufacture entrepreneurship alive and well in Perth.
Industry Programs Working Group: Industry survey results are in.
Students in Focus: The SAE-A quizzed three students, to find their inspirations & aspirations.
April 2016Issue 9
Representing Mobility Engineers, Since 1927
www.saea.com.au
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5 time National motorcycle champion, Daniel Falzon, rider for Jon Daniels Racing, takes a corner at high speed.
SAE-A was founded in 1927 to address the need for further education for all facets surrounding Automotive Engineering, and now encompasses all mobility engineering industries in the Asia Pacific region. The SAE-A is a non-profit organisation that works to serve the needs of its members and to promote the relevance of mobility related technologies to governments, industry and the community in general.
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Finding the Line
ContentsAPRIL 2016
Special Feature4 FINDING THE LINE - The power of data analysis for racebikes.
Society News10 Notes from the President - Welcome to 2016.12 An Interview with our New CEO - Dale Gilson; driven and passionate.13 The Automotive Employment Situation - IPWG's survey results.15 Member Interview - With Jaguar fanatic, William Clemens.17 Milestone Members - SAE-A recognises long standing members.
Events & Training18 A Big Year of Events - Notes from the Event Coordinator.19 Student Seminars - Student training events to look forward to.
Formula SAE-A20 2015, A Record Year for Formula SAE-A - Monash wins again.22 Designing a Custom Engine - For Formula SAE-A competition.26 Students in Focus - 3 students discuss their goals & inspirations.
Excellerate Australia28 Notes from the CEO - New name to reflect EA's expanding activities.29 Understanding Customer Purchasing Decisions - For PEVs.30 Powered by Passion - Manufacture entrepreneurship alive in Perth.
Legal Matters32 Changes to Parallel Import Laws - Relaxing the restrictions.
Industry Highlights35 Change is in the Air - New refrigerants impacting AC industry.36 Engineering Consultants - SAE-A's recommended vehicle experts.38 FISITA Travelling Fellowship - Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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FindingThe Line
Special Feature
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Motorcycle racing, from an engineer’s perspective, is about finding the line between the delicate balance of performance, control and reliability when setting up a race bike.
Performance is all about speed, braking and cornering. Control is how ‘rider-friendly’ the machine is. A machine that is able to smoothly release its power to the ground will most likely achieve a faster lap time than a higher powered bike with an aggressive power delivery.
Then, there’s reliability. A team can have the highest powered, most well controlled bike in the paddock with the greatest rider, but if the bike’s engine gives in, the rider is watching the race finish from the tyre wall.
Imagine it like this; you have 10 points with which you can apply as you wish to the three statistics of Performance, Control or Reliability. Do you place all 10 points into performance, run a high compression ratio, lean burning engine producing sharp peaks in power and then leave it up to the rider to control? Or do you share the 10 points across each category and hope that the performance is still high enough to stay competitive? An experienced motorsport engineer may have more points to play with but the same challenge still applies.
Unfortunately, there is no blanket answer as to how much time and emphasis should be put into each area. It depends completely on the riders’ style and the standard traits of the motorcycle.
The rider may be aggressive on the throttle requiring emphasis on control, whereas the bike may have more power as standard than other competitors in its class requiring less work in this area. This can become guesswork, so how can we be sure? The answer is through data logging and analysis.
Jon Falzon Jon Daniels Racing
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Daniel Falzon’s Yamaha YZF-R1
Our team rider (and my younger brother), Daniel Falzon, has 5 National motorcycle racing titles to his name and at just 19, became the youngest rider ever to win the Australian Supersport Champi-onship in 2013. Daniel backed it up by winning the championship again in 2014.
In 2015, our team, Jon Daniels Racing, moved up to the Superbike 1000cc class, the highest category of motorcycle racing in Australia. Our team competes using the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1; a new breed of motorcycle. The 2015 R1 was released with a standard electronic assistance systems (EAS) package that boasts traction control, slide control, launch control, lift control and more; a total of 21 sensors across the bike communicating through a CANBUS system. The
traction control system on the bike simply compares the front and rear wheel speeds to detect traction loss. Slide control uses the R1’s on-board 6-axis gyroscope to detect unexpected yaw, such as a rear wheel slide at lean. The slide control feature comes straight from the Yamaha MotoGP machines, and is the first time it has been seen on a motorcycle outside of the MotoGP paddock. When these systems are triggered, the bike’s engine control unit (ECU) may retard ignition timing, close the electronic throttle valve or cut ignition in an effort slow the rear wheel speed, regain traction, and eliminate the imminent high-side accident. In reference to our three areas of Performance, Control and Reliability: Yamaha’s R1 was released as standard with a high degree of Control, therefore more of our emphasis could be put into the Performance and Reliability areas.
The Data Behind SuccessAs an engineer, with a particular interest in data collection and analysis, I was intrigued by the R1’s CANBUS system. Together with an Italian data acquisition company, our team developed firmware to allow the aftermarket data logging products to communicate and record the 21 data channels offered through the R1’s CANBUS system. This data proved immensely useful in testing and development.
The time difference channel is arguably the most important data channel to analyse. This is typically our teams first point of call when beginning an analysis. The time difference channel enables the engineer to immediately see where the rider is making or losing time each lap by comparing it against a reference lap time. Figure 1 shows two laps plotted on the time difference graph where blue is the reference lap and red is the
Figure 1: The Time Difference Graph shows areas where the rider was faster in one lap compared to another.
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comparison. As illustrated on the graph, the rider was quicker than the reference lap by 0.2 seconds at the 1000m mark, however falling behind at the 1900m mark, and was unable to gain time for the remainder of the lap. This would immediately prompt further analysis into why the rider was able to gain time and why it was lost shortly after.
The GPS speed channel can provide some clues to time gains or losses. This speed channel is measured by GPS, as wheel speed sensors show anomalies from front wheel lift or rear wheel slide. Figure 2 shows speed profiles from two different laps, with the red lap finishing with a faster lap time than the blue. To us, it’s immediately apparent that low mid-corner speed (A) and early braking (B) played a part in the slower time for the blue lap. The data also shows the point (C) at which the rider realises that his braking point was too early, and releases the brake slightly to re-join the ideal speed profile of the red lap.
Data analysis is not only about finding why time was lost or gained, but is also used as a diagnostic tool. One particular example came at a recent test day where our
rider had an unusually high tire wear rate, with tyres lasting only 10 laps of the circuit. While analysing his data looking for a cause (Figure 3), I noticed some abnormalities in our rider’s acceleration and throttle position data. At the exit one of the slower corners our rider was applying 100% throttle on the bike, however the acceleration data was not consistent with what would usually be seen for a wide open throttle. Further analysis showed that as the rider was opening the throttle, the rear tyre was losing traction and spinning up to 15km/h faster than the front wheel for a three second duration at the same point each lap. Holding the throttle wide open at this point was providing no advantage in straight line speed but was instead heating the tyre beyond its designed limits. Relaying this to Daniel, he reduced his throttle to 70% through this section reducing the rear wheel spin to a maximum of 4km/h above front wheel speed, improving acceler-ation and greatly decreasing tyre wear.
In our class of racing, we have the choice of several different compounds of tyres from three different tyre manufacturers. Choosing which of these to run at each track at differing environmental conditions is an
Figure 3: Throttle Position and Rear Wheel Spin data which resulted in severe tyre wear.
Figure 2: The GPS Speed Channel gives a basic indication of why time was lost or gained throughout the lap.
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art in itself. Testing days are used to test each tyre, recording rider feedback and data throughout. Figure 4 shows a data plot where rear wheel slip is represented on the y-axis and lean angle depicted on the x-axis. Three separate laps with three unique tyres are graphed in the example, displaying an effective, visual comparison between products. As illustrated, the tyre represented in red was recorded losing traction at a much higher rate than the other two tyres
tested (A), especially on left hand corners. On the right hand corners, the tyre represented in blue had a greater tendency for slip than red or green (B). Overall, from the data we concluded that the tyre represented in green provided the most grip out of the three tested. It is also important to note that the rider’s lean angle was highest when using the blue tyre (C), indicating greater rider confidence in the tyre. So why is loss of traction shown to be at a higher rate when lean angle
is lower? The rider allows more rear tyre slip at low lean angles as there is a much lower chance of a rear tyre slide, in addition, the lean angle-governed traction control system intervenes more heavily at higher lean angles.
To monitor the activity of the EAS, such as traction control, slide control and lift control, our team analyses the bike’s throttle adjustment data. Throttle adjustment is the difference
Figure 4: The Tyre Slip Data Plot is ideal for comparing tyre grip between differing tyre compounds.
Figure 5: The Throttle Adjustment Plot indicates whether electronic assistance systems have been intervening.
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between the hand throttle percentage and the throttle valve angle at the engine intake. By plotting this difference on a chart, the points where the EAS are inter-vening become apparent. Figure 5 shows that the green and red laps have very little EAS intervention as the throttle valve mimics the value of the hand throttle (illustrated by a relatively uniform, diagonal, data trend).
The blue data however shows that for portions of the lap the rider was requesting 90% throttle, but only receiving 70% at the throttle valves (A). This is an indication of an EAS intervention. Further data analysis (Figure 6) reveals that the traction control system is the most likely cause, as the throttle valve opening is seen to deviate from the hand throttle value (A) as rear wheel spin is occurring. The system was effective in its goal as rear wheel spin reduces dramatically.
Maintenance is an imperative part of consistently running competitive race bikes at the top end of the field. Preventative maintenance is the most common strategy employed by amateur race teams, replacing parts as per schedules based on engine odometer or hour meters. Whilst preventative mainte-nance is usually effective, it can result in parts being replaced well before they are actually in need of replacement. Data logging allows for predictive maintenance to be employed. A clutch, for example, is one of the most commonly replaced parts on a race bike. By analysing the RPM channel alongside the rear wheel speed channel, slight clutch slips can be detected well before the clutch would require a replacement. Figure 7 shows a small amount of clutch slip (A) as the rider opens the throttle and powers out of a slow corner.
A Competitive MachineBefore our team moved up to the Superbike class in 2015 from the Supersport 600 class, the JD Racing Team spent considerable time (and still do!) on our chassis dynamometer, experimenting and developing maps to best suit each of our race bikes and their respective modifications. Our partner, Mainline Dynolog Dynamometers, supplied us with a motorcycle chassis dynamometer which proved invaluable in tuning our race bikes. The results from this tuning were seen in our first round in the Supersport 600 champi-onship when Daniel surprised the competition by taking the round win, leading the championship in his debut year in the class. Throughout that season the performance of the team’s race bikes was called into question by competing teams who lodged official protests, demanding our bikes be searched for illegal modifications. Twice the JD bikes were stripped down at the conclusion of rounds, with scruti-neers checking and measuring every part. Even the camshafts were confiscated and sent to an engineering company in Victoria to check for a modified cam profile. We were passed through each protest. Although this was a hassle for the team, having to take disas-sembled race bikes home in boxes, I personally took it as a compliment of the team’s ability to build such a competitive machine.
New Year, New ChallengesAs 2016 arrived, round 1 of the Australian Superbike series was run in conjunction with the World Superbike event, held at Phillip Island which brought over 60,000 spectators through the gates; an ideal place for our team to show the world what we are capable of. In the final race of the weekend, Daniel impressed everybody by moving from 6th place on the grid to 1st by
turn one, leading for the first 3 laps. The remainder of the race produced extremely close racing until the final lap, where disaster struck for our team. Daniel’s engine dropped a valve in the third cylinder. After battling hard at the front of the field, Daniel was forced to roll across the line for a 10th place finish.
Referring to the analogy used earlier, it’s possible our team had placed too many points into the performance of the bike at the cost of reliability, but that’s the game we play. It’s a gamble with a fine line separating success and failure. Jon Daniels Racing Team now moves on with a greater knowledge as to where that line sits, and we look forward to more successes in this year’s competition.
[email protected] www.jondanielsracing.com.au
Figure 7: Small clutch slip is detected as the rider opens the throttle.
Figure 6: Traction Control can be seen to close the throttle valve to reduce rear wheel spin.
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Special FeatureFinding the Line |
Bosch Motorsport. Race components for more than a century! We develop and manufacture motorsport electronics and motorsport components suited to all levels, from weekend racer to Formula 1.
We offer our customers a comprehensive product portfolio, as well as tailored engineering solutions, for a variety of automobile and motorcycle applications. Our customers benefit from the Bosch Group’s systems expertise, as well as from its integration know-how as one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers.
We deliver our products to complete racing series’, as well as individual teams. For example, for the DTM series we have exclusively supplied the engine control unit and the digital display used in the cockpit since 2000. We are also the sole supplier of electrical and electronic components for Formula 3 and the U.S. Grand Am racing series. Moreover, many teams competing in the Le Mans 24-hour and numerous other races rely on our systems and components.
Contact Motorsport Email: [email protected]
Bosch Automotive Technology is responsible for developing innovative components, systems and functions in the fields of vehicle safety, vehicle dynamics and driver assistance as well as non-automotive applications.
We specialize in delivering turnkey solutions from quotation through to mass production and have capabilities in robust embedded software, CAN, network protocols, customer specific application and sensing technologies ranging from radar to acceleration sensors. With a global customer base, having engineered projects for Europe, North America, China, Japan, Malaysia and Korea, we can offer solutions to an array of industries.
Bosch Australia’s Chassis Control Systems Engineering team provides specialist engineering services:
3 Vehicle ADR testing to ensure ESP® systems meet the Australian Design Rule guidelines
3 Measurement services for vehicle modifiers to assess impact of changes on OEM safety systems
3 Motorcycle ABS and Stability Control
3 Rail vehicle braking and detection systems
3 Collision avoidance in mining, off road, materials handling
Bosch Australia’s Automotive Electronics Engineering team provides specialist engineering services:
3 Hardware, Mechanical & Software Design
3 Engineering Validation Services – EMC (with NATA accreditation available on request), Electrical Interference Testing, Environmental Testing (temperature, humidity, salt spray, dust), Mechanical Testing (vibration, shock), Metrology and Materials Analysis (inc. X-Ray & Scanning Electron Microscope)
3 Sample Shop – surface-mount technology, selective solder, single pin insertion, measurement & test
Contact Automotive Electronics Email: [email protected]
Contact Chassis Control Systems Email: [email protected]
Product Categories:3 Engine Control Units3 Injection & Ignition components3 Alternators & Starters3 Sensors3 Brake Control3 Displays3 Data Logging Systems3 Software3 Accessories
Bosch Automotive TechnologyDeveloping innovative solutions
A warm welcome to all SAE-A members for 2016. There is much to report on and much to look forward to at the start of this year.
Firstly I welcome Dale Gilson who has accepted our offer to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer and with just a few weeks in the job, he has certainly made an impact. Over the next few months as he settles in and has more time to develop strategies, we will see numerous initiatives rolled out to benefit members. We are fortunate to have such an experienced and successful CEO with over 15 years in the non-for-profit sector.
Coming up in May this year is the Annual General Meeting and it is indeed an important one for us. At that time I will be standing down, as your President, having completed my maximum 3 year term, an experience I have absolutely enjoyed and am grateful for that opportunity. I am pleased to announce that the Board has elected our new President, Mario Turcarelli, Managing Director and joint owner of Dolphin Plastics. Mario will assume the role at the Annual General Meeting and I am delighted with the appointment as he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge base from his company and a long career both at Holden and within the Supply chain.
I also want to advise that Dr Shane Richardson will also be standing down from the SAE-A Board, having completed his 6 year term, most recently as the Senior Vice President. I thank him for his contributions, especially for his work as Chair for the Mobility Engineering Excellence Awards, a highly successful and critical event that we run, again my thanks to Shane for a job well done. These vacancies provide opportunities for others to come on board and contribute to our Society and I hope that members give serious consideration to offering their services, your assistance is always most welcome.
So as we enter 2016, I am confident the Society is in good hands and heading in the right direction with our focus being the continued transition from solely automotive to the broader “Mobility Sector” so that we remain relevant to the industry we have chosen as our career.
Notes from the PresidentAdrian Feeney
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Directors Martha Oplopiadis Andrew George Dr Kai Morganti Sarah Roberts Alastair Hampton Simon Farrell Geoff Liersch Allen Saylav
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Bosch Motorsport. Race components for more than a century! We develop and manufacture motorsport electronics and motorsport components suited to all levels, from weekend racer to Formula 1.
We offer our customers a comprehensive product portfolio, as well as tailored engineering solutions, for a variety of automobile and motorcycle applications. Our customers benefit from the Bosch Group’s systems expertise, as well as from its integration know-how as one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers.
We deliver our products to complete racing series’, as well as individual teams. For example, for the DTM series we have exclusively supplied the engine control unit and the digital display used in the cockpit since 2000. We are also the sole supplier of electrical and electronic components for Formula 3 and the U.S. Grand Am racing series. Moreover, many teams competing in the Le Mans 24-hour and numerous other races rely on our systems and components.
Contact Motorsport Email: [email protected]
Bosch Automotive Technology is responsible for developing innovative components, systems and functions in the fields of vehicle safety, vehicle dynamics and driver assistance as well as non-automotive applications.
We specialize in delivering turnkey solutions from quotation through to mass production and have capabilities in robust embedded software, CAN, network protocols, customer specific application and sensing technologies ranging from radar to acceleration sensors. With a global customer base, having engineered projects for Europe, North America, China, Japan, Malaysia and Korea, we can offer solutions to an array of industries.
Bosch Australia’s Chassis Control Systems Engineering team provides specialist engineering services:
3 Vehicle ADR testing to ensure ESP® systems meet the Australian Design Rule guidelines
3 Measurement services for vehicle modifiers to assess impact of changes on OEM safety systems
3 Motorcycle ABS and Stability Control
3 Rail vehicle braking and detection systems
3 Collision avoidance in mining, off road, materials handling
Bosch Australia’s Automotive Electronics Engineering team provides specialist engineering services:
3 Hardware, Mechanical & Software Design
3 Engineering Validation Services – EMC (with NATA accreditation available on request), Electrical Interference Testing, Environmental Testing (temperature, humidity, salt spray, dust), Mechanical Testing (vibration, shock), Metrology and Materials Analysis (inc. X-Ray & Scanning Electron Microscope)
3 Sample Shop – surface-mount technology, selective solder, single pin insertion, measurement & test
Contact Automotive Electronics Email: [email protected]
Contact Chassis Control Systems Email: [email protected]
Product Categories:3 Engine Control Units3 Injection & Ignition components3 Alternators & Starters3 Sensors3 Brake Control3 Displays3 Data Logging Systems3 Software3 Accessories
Bosch Automotive TechnologyDeveloping innovative solutions
What are your previous CEO positions?The most relevant to SAE-A would be my most recent roles as CEO of Motorcycling Australia, Speedway Australia and Four Wheel Drive Victoria. All of these are motorsport membership based organisations, which means many of the challenges have been similar, with the main differences revolving around the size and resources of the organisation. On the plus side, it has been every exciting to go to many of the events these organisations hold each year such as the World Series Sprintcars and the MotoGP.
Tell us about one of your most successful projects.There are many over time, but most recently I’ve really enjoyed seeing the Australian Superbike Championships go from strength to strength in the past couple of years. To see where it was when I was at MA, and where it is now, with more races nationally and the manufac-turer's re-joining the series and the increasing TV coverage is very satisfying. It’s also great to see the guys like Mike Jones and Daniel Falzon (who we feature in this edition) doing well and their support to rebuild the series was really important.
What you are passionate about?From a professional perspective I really enjoy seeing a membership based organisation go from strength to strength. It is really important to document where we are day 1, and then celebrate the successes with the Board and
staff every 6 months as we build momentum. On a personal level, obviously I’m passionate about my family, I am a Richmond Football Club member (this will be the year…I’ve said that before) and I am the President of the Ringwood & District Cricket Association, so I really enjoy my cricket also.
What inspired you to join the SAE-A? I’ve worked across 5 sporting membership based bodies, and volunteered in another over the past 15 years, so I was really interested to move into another industry and the synergies between the SAE-A CEO role and my past positions were obvious. I also like the history around organisa-tions such as the SAE- A which will celebrate 90 years in 2017.
What car do you drive and what made you choose it?I drive a Toyota Kluger. My previous two vehicles were Nissan Pathfinders, but when the current Pathfinder was released as an SUV, I thought I would look at what else was on the market in that price range. One of my best mates works as a Plant Manager for Toyota and he had one for a while and it ran well. Feature wise I still needed a 7 seater to allow for my family of 6. The 4 kids were told early on (tongue in cheek) that with 6 of 7 seats already taken, they are only allowed one friend between the 4 of them, so they better choose wisely….
An Interview With Our New CEODale Gilson, driven and passionate, with a strong track record in CEO positions including Motorcycling Australia, Speedway Australia and Four Wheel Drive Victoria.
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Society News | Meet Dale Gilson
The SAE-A was commissioned by the Victorian Government Department of Education and Training to survey the employment situation of automotive engineers in Victoria. The survey was one of a series of initiatives contained in the Government sponsored IPWG project which is designed to promote the retention of specialist automotive engineering skills in Victoria.
Background to the ResearchThe survey targeted engineers currently employed by the three major Australian automotive/car manufacturing companies as well as in the broader automotive parts supply network. The purpose of the
survey was to understand whether their automotive professionals/engineers’ jobs have/will become redundant and whether they are currently unemployed or have found new employment.
A specific focus of the survey was to identify attributes, experience and skill sets that could be productively adapted in non-automotive sectors, such as Health, Construction, Energy and Mining. There are some professionals who possess extensive automotive backgrounds who have already shifted into other sectors and have become very successful in new careers. Building on these successes is a specific aim of the IPWG project.
The survey was defined by five different sections:
• Personal information• Professional Qualifications• Range of experience in
Automotive and other industry sectors
• Existing employment situation and future expectations
• Career transition plans and willingness to undertake training
Each section contained a series of questions to understand
and aggregate each respondent’s employment circumstances and potential for transition to other sectors.
The respondents have been catego-rised into several main groups: those who have recently lost their automotive careers and who have already found new employment in other roles, those who are happy to stay with their current roles at the present time and those who are uncertain about their future, or are unsatisfied with their current situation.
The respondents who best fitted the profile of our target audience are those in the automotive industry who have either recently lost their jobs, or whose jobs will become redundant in the near future and who face the prospect of unemployment for an extended period. These professionals have responded well to the survey, with some of them sharing their resumes in confidence to allow the IPWG to better assess their skills and expertise in the automotive industry.
The ResultsFigure 1 highlights the respon-dents’ industry experience. As expected, the vast majority (94%) of the surveyed professionals claimed to possess significant
The Automotive Employment SituationThe Industry Program Working Group surveyed the employment situation of automotive engineers in Victoria. Here's a sample of the findings.
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Figure 1. The survey respondents areas of expertise.
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automotive industry experience. Many respondents also indicated they had general manufacturing and Agricul-tural engineering experience and education & training experience.
Figure 2 presents the percentage of the respondents whose roles have become, or will become redundant. Out of 77 respondents to this question, 31% have said that their roles have become redundant and they are currently unemployed. About 46% of the respondents are happy with their current situation and about 23% of the respondents would like to change employment.
Of those who have already been made redundant, nearly 40% are still looking for new employment and only 26% have found employment elsewhere. The remaining 34% have either established their own business, retired, or are likely to seek work in the near future.
The survey also tested whether the respondents were aware of the State Government’s Workers in Transition Programs. Figure 3 show that more than 72% of the respondents were not aware of the programs and services offered by the State Government in this area.
Allied with this, the survey then asked if respondents were interested in using such services and 72% of the total respondents indicated that they would use this service.
A Positive StepThe survey was a positive step towards introducing the workers transition program and for securing new employment for those who have lost their jobs in the recent years of downturn in the automotive industry.
As the result of this study the IPWG has recom-mended a number of actions and initiatives for the SAE-A and the Victorian State Government to further assist the transition of automotive engineers and professionals into careers suited to their skills, experience and passion.
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Figure 2. (Left) The employment situation and plans of the surveyed respondents.
Figure 3. (Above) Respondents’ awareness of State Government’s Workers in Transition Program.
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Society News | Industry Programs Working Group
At 18 or 19 I started a mechanical drafting service from my parents’ home in Murrumbeena, Melbourne.
When drawing activities were slow, I turned to my first love, cars. Quickly this love grew, as I took a keen interest in the vehicles from Jaguar at the time. From this interest, I eventually developed a technique that enabled the Jaguar Mk1 2.4 to be tuned to perform without the ‘pinging’ that was the norm for these cars running on the low octane fuel of the day.
I operated from a garage, one that I personally built at the rear of my Murrumbeena home. The hard work and strong following I had from my
garage, had earned me the right to be appointed a Jaguar dealer, operating from the home address until 1961. Also during these years in Murrumbeena, I acquired an Alfa Romeo franchise, adding this to my Jaguar dealership.
With the aid of a great builder and friend, Noel Tyers, we designed and built a showroom and workshop facility in Poath Rd. Hughesdale, the next suburb east of Murrum-beena. In 1970, British Leyland became involved with Jaguar and as a result, I was appointed as a Mercedes-Benz dealer. The following year I opened a new showroom and workshop facility in Neerim Rd, Oakleigh. This was twice
the size of the Poath Rd premises, I counted 32 cars packed into the showroom one evening!
Back a few years, In 1959, I commenced flying training in a DHC1 “Chipmunk” at the Royal
A Jaguar fanatic, pilot and occasional water Skiier. Bill has a rich history building and developing car dealerships for Jaguar, Alpha Romeo and Mercedes Benz.
With William Clemens
1956: Bill Clemens leading a Stirling Moss through ‘Melpord
Corner’ at Albert Park Lake.
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Victorian Aero Club under Laurie Mc Pherson, the CFI and manager of the club. I purchased my first aircraft, a Comanche single engine aircraft in New York in 1962, followed by a Cessna C175, in which I had an unfortunate encounter with a power line in February of 1972. This put me in hospital for a total of 6 months and wrote off the Cessna. When I recovered, I continued to fly, and in 1975 completed my command multi engine instrument rating in my first Aero Commander twin engine aircraft (which I had purchased from the Department of Civil Aviation in January of 1970).
The rating enabled me to return from my country property on the river Murray, no matter what the weather was south of the Great Dividing Range. I have owned three other twin engine aircraft following the first Commander. The last of these I owned for 24 years. I have maintained the instrument rating along with a commercial license for forty years and totaled in excess of 6000 hours in the air.
Tell us about your family.I have four daughters and one son who are all great people who have delivered me ten grandchildren. My beautiful Swiss wife Lilli and I
live here on the Gold Coast where I undertake some volunteer driving for Transcord Community Transport Inc. I continue to drive interesting motor vehicles, fly and water ski when I can.
What has been some of the most rewarding moments in your career?There have been far too many to list! Significant moments that stand out to me are maintaining a client’s cars for over forty years. Other rewarding moments are driving people around, who for various reasons are unable to drive themselves.
An inspirational figure in my life, was a one legged doctor who drove a manual Alfa Romeo, purchased from us. We modified the vehicle to assist him to drive. He was a man who never let his handicap get in the way of living his life.
Tell us about the best car you’ve ever owned, driven or restored.A Jaguar XKSS (D type road version), a Mercedes-Benz 300SL roadster, a Mercedes-Benz 600 ”Grosser” and a number of Ferrari cars, the nicest in my opinion being the GTC 330.
What car/s are you currently driving?The last of 2 4.2 E type resto-ration project (completed) a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 3.5 (W111) coupe kept from when I had the dealership (40 years ago), an Audi Q5 SUV and an Audi A5 coupe and a Lexus Soarer 2.5 twin turbo coupe.
The inside of the Neerim Rd showroom, for Alfa Romeo and Mercedes Benz.
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Society News | Member Interview
The SAE-A would like to congratulate the following members on reaching a milestone year. The Society thanks these members for their significant and ongoing contributions to the mobility industry.
60 YearsPhilip Morcom Queensland
50 YearsEric Layton Victoria
Joe Shneider Victoria
Nigel Tait Victoria
40 YearsIan Jessop New South Wales
30 YearsIan Macdonald Victoria
John Modra Victoria
Salvatore Ruberto Victoria
20 YearsJohn Bird Victoria
Alexander Chambers Queensland
Patrick Phyland Victoria
Vito Pizzingrilli Victoria
Christopher Reaby Victoria
CorporatePremcar Pty Ltd
Associate MemberOmid Akbarian Robert Mackinlay
AffiliatePeter Jones
StudentThomas BehrendtMatthew BellDaniel BentelBrent BestAbhyudaya BhartiaRyan BlakisDirk BlomLuke BouttellAndrew BraySam BriggsMackenzie BrownDustin BruchRory BuchananJason ByrneCampbell Cain-CarneyDylan CallenderMiles CaplesNicholas CarpenterJames CarringtonTim ChangAlbert ChauSune CrousLiam CrowAndrew DanylecAndrew de MortonJake Dell-O’SullivanArya DhingraMatthew DuffinLuke Ede-JonesJonathan EganAldrich EkinJack EvansMitch EvansAidan FluitJordan ForsythJohn FranciaJacob FreemanMatthew FultonMichael GaleaManjula GallellaNicholas Gilmore
Member Milestones New Members
Catherine GlassenburyRobert GlynnCameron GuterresRishan HanafieJames HancockCharlotte HartwellKen HendricksPaul HendyDehan HongAustin HowardStephen HuangAdam HudsonSam HughesNathan HumphreyKei IenBen JacksonMatthew JanePengcheng JiAkash JoshiAbdul Ahad KajaniAmlan KarmakarSamuel KellyTyson KingAlan LimJonathan LimpahSean LowndesJarrad MaceyJohn MaiHashan MendisSolomon OuldAndrew ParryRenato Penha FariaDuncan PoonJeremy RobinsonEldin RostomMadelaine SantiniTarrant SaphinNicholas SchadeDeclan ScottJason SherringJake Southcott
Jeffrey SunIvan SyalomJiawei TanJason TaylorJonathan ThewiraMatthew TrawinskiEllis TsekourasFabio VettigerLuke WarlikChris WestonHelen WilsonXin Zhang
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Last year we ran a number of new events that were quite well received. We’re looking to expand our vehicle modification seminars all around Australia in 2016. The wheels are in motion and partnerships are being developed with the road authorities in each state, in order to provide a better insight into the processes required when modifying your vehicle. Stay tuned with this year’s opportunities being released soon under the events tab on our website.
Our Student Seminar Series (SSS) will be back with improvements for 2016. The series covers the main design topics for the Formula SAE-A competition, with content relevant for all interested in engineering. This year all seminars will be via webinar only, allowing students from all around Australia and the world to join online and listen to our expert presenters. All students that tune in will receive certificates of attendance to show they have participated, and acquired further learning in that area. Seminars will be run over June and July, with the first on Program Management & Business Case Development coming up soon.
A big feature in our calendar this year is the two part VTE Workshop Series, numbers 4 and 5, on Body
Engineering. The series focuses on high strength steels, engineering design in body structure, adhesives and sealants, composites, joining and the manufacturing process. With internationally renowned experts sharing insight into the latest technology, the workshop series is ideal for design engineers, road authorities, vehicle importers and distributors, as well as assessors, insurance companies and body repairers.
The 2016 Mobility Engineering Excellence Awards will have a new location and even greater energy this year. Held in the stunning Arts Centre Melbourne, it will feature heavy competition with companies excited to spread knowledge of their work.
Listening to everyone’s comments and putting actions in place to improve the event, Formula SAE-A 2016 is shaping up to be bigger than ever with a number of overseas teams already making contact in an effort to secure their spot. A trip to SAE Michigan will see us learn and bring back things from the competition that started it all.
Featured EventsVehicle Technology Engineer Workshop Series #4 Body Engineering
1 April, 8am - 5pm Latrobe University, Bundoora, VIC
The first of a two-part series, this workshop will provide attendees with a unique insight into the latest developments in automotive body engineering. Session 1 will cover high-end car servicing, strength of steels, chassis structure, adhesives & sealants, restoration and safety mechanisms.
SAE-A 70th AGM & Networking Dinner
5 May, 5:30pm - 9:30pm
AGM Meeting: 5:30pmDinner: 7pm The SAE-A encourages members to attend the AGM, to listen and discuss the outcomes of 2015 and the direction for 2016/17. The networking dinner is a fantastic opportunity to meet active industry professionals and be enlightened by our special guest speaker, during a prestigious dining event.
Vehicle Technology Engineer Workshop Series #5 Body Engineering
13 July, 8am - 5pm Latrobe University, Bundoora, VIC
The second in the two-part series on body engineering. Session 2 will cover materials and composites, new technol-ogies in vehicles, joining, manufacturing processes and how engineers can improve the efficiency of this process, and things to consider when repairing a vehicle.
Mobility Engineering Excellence Awards
17 November, 6:30pm - 11pm The Arts Centre, Melbourne, VIC
The MEEA recognises outstanding contri-butions to advancing technologies in the transport mobility field. This event will take submissions from undergraduates, postgraduates, young engineers and profes-sional engineers.Award submissions close 10 October.(Closes 24 October for Post & Undergrad)
A Big Year of Events!Greg MaratosEvents Coordinator
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Events & Training
A new approach will see a certificate of completion given to those that attend all seminars in the series. The certificate indicates advanced learning and commitment outside working hours, something every potential employer likes to see on a CV.
Listening to what our student members want, this series of seminars goes through the major design elements of engineering, and key things to focus on in regards to the Formula SAE-A competition.
All seminars in the series will be conducted via webinar only, with attendance being a record of those that sign in with their own account. Registrations now open! Simply go to the events page on the SAE-A website to sign up.
www.saea.com.au/events
Program Management & Business Case Development
Automotive Engine Design
Automotive Chassis & Suspension Design
Electric Vehicles
Vehicle Aerodynamics
Powertrain Budgeting & Costing
Automotive Dynamics
Enjoyed by our student members last year, they're back with more emphasis on technologies, business plans, and vehicle dynamics.
SAE-A Student Seminars are Back
19 April, 6:30pm - 8pm
The fundamentals of project management and business case devel-opment, uncovering tips for efficient operation, task delegation and business strategies.
26 April, 6:30pm - 8pm
What engine is suited best where, why, and how can you maximise the potential of yours.
28 June, 6:30pm - 8pm
The different components that make up a chassis, suspension and how to best maximise the perfor-mance of your vehicle through a strong and stable structural base.
30 June, 6:30pm - 8pm
The current technologies and their benefits and limitations for your vehicle.
5 July, 6:30pm - 8pm
Key components of aerodynamics are drag and lift. The webinar focuses on how best to utilise these through the design of your vehicle.
7 July, 6:30pm - 8pm
Vehicle powertrain and associated components, including: engine, trans-mission, and differential. Learn how to properly create and organise your own powertrain system.
12 July, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Learn how to properly prepare a Bill of Materials and costing report. You will be provided a detailed process on what is expected in the Formula SAE-A competition.
14 July, 6:30pm - 8pm
Design for body suspension, damping and weight effects, as well as consideration of weight distribution and resonance due to body natural frequency.
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Australian university student entrants have been outstandingly successful since the competition’s inception in 2001 with the Monash University team standout winners having taken the overall winners’, trophy for the seventh year in succession. The Monash University team points tally in the 2015 competition was 894.5 and intense competition saw the University of Melbourne second with 847.3 points and a New Zealand team entrant from the University of Canterbury, third with 822.1 points.
An electric vehicle section commenced just five years ago to encourage university research and development in the ‘Mobility for Tomorrow’. The development from just two entrants in 2010 to six entrants in 2015 reflects the exciting growth in this technology.
The electric vehicle winner in 2015 was RMIT University with a total of 680.7 points, following on from their successes in this section in four previous SAE-A Formula competitions.
“Students participating in the Formula SAE-A event are always keenly sought after by industry on graduation. These students gain such broad ranging skills from participating that they are virtually industry ready at the end of their studies,” said SAE-A President Adrian Feeney.
“2016 has once again demonstrated the amazing talent of young engineering students, many of whom will go on to make valuable contributions in a wide variety of industries and companies, both
2015, A Record Year for Formula SAE-AA record number of thirty team entries with some seven hundred students from universities throughout Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia, Japan and USA took part in the 2015 Formula SAE-A at Calder Park Raceway.
For the 7th year running, Monash Motorsport have finished top of the table, thanks to
their outstanding performance in the design, presentation and autocross events.
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Formula SAE-A
2015 Competition Results
within Australia and internationally,” he said.
The young students, who are studying disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, informatics, mechatronics, management, business studies and marketing, have sought sponsors, established budgets, project managed and developed business plans and detailed market strategies. They presented their entire case to a judging panel and board of industry experts, in an effort to convince them the design is a profitable investment.
The competition ran over four days, with the first two days set aside for registrations, team and driver briefings and static events. Days three and four displayed some intense competition, with every aspect of the students’ vehicles design, performance, control and reliability, as well as the skills of the driver, tested and scored.
The aerodynamics of the vehicle play an important part and regulation changes this year meant that rear wing endplates had to be in line with the insides of the rear tyres. For many teams, this meant a significant change in game plan and focus. In previous years, teams were allowed to have rear wing endplates in line with the outside of the rear wheels.
The SAE-A is looking forward to the 2016 Formula SAE-A competition, which is already shaping up to be another action-packed, high quality event.
Taylor's University from Malaysia
were one of the many international
teams competing at the 2015 Formula
SAE-A.
RMIT Electric took home the Electrical Vehicle championship trophy for the fourth time.
1st Monash Motorsport 894.6
2nd University of Melbourne 847.3
3rd University of Canterbury 822.14th University of Auckland 733.0
5th University of Queensland 709.5 (Petrol)
6th University of Missouri 697.2
7th RMIT University (Electric) 680.7
8th University of Wollongong 665.0
9th Curtin University 661.4
10th University of Sydney 628.5
11th The University of Waikato 583.1
12th University of Newcastle 559.7
13th Edith Cowan University 514.5
14th GriffithUniversity 458.8
15th University of Tasmania 415.5
16th University of NSW 364.3
17th The University of Adelaide 358.8
18th RMIT (Petrol) 340.0
19th ADFA UNSW Canberra 316.5
20th University of South Australia 264.9
21st Tokyo Denki University 257.5
22nd Swinburne University 243.2
23rd Taylor’s University 221.7
24th University of Technology, 199.9 Sydney
25th Indian Institute of 194.7 Technology, Roorkee
26th University of Queensland 194.3 (Electric)
27th James Cook University 142.1
28th The University of Western 92.1 Australia
29th Queensland University of 18.5 Technology
30th University of Western Sydney 0.0
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Custom engines have previously been developed for Formula SAE vehicles with very limited success. Most implementations have ended with unreliable engines and/or an unacceptable allocation of team resources for limited gain. Over time, the Formula competition has grown internationally and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find competitive advantages.
The Edith Cowan University Racing team committed to attempting a conservative approach to the design of a custom engine. Instead of building a custom engine to improve performance and weight, the main goal of the project was to determine whether a competitive custom Formula SAE-A engine could be built that would be reliable, and packaged suitably within a car. If the project was successful, a number of follow-up projects could be run that would
focus on performance and weight improvements.
This project was conducted over a period of 5 years from initial investigation to its first competition. The engine, designated the ER600C1, was based around the internal components and cylinder head from the 2006 Honda CBR600RR motorcycle engine.
The three main areas covered are the engine block design and layout, the lubrication system, and the gearbox.
Since 2008, Edith Cowan University has been designing and building vehicles to enter into Formula SAE-A competition. Each year the team has improved the design of the car and performance has improved accordingly. While considering ways to improve the design of the car, the choice of powertrain was identified
as a factor limiting potential gains in performance. Since 2008, ECU Racing had been using the 2006 Honda CBR600RR motorcycle engine/gearbox package, a popular choice of many teams. The ECU team concluded that due to the size, difficulty of packaging, weight and high centre of gravity of the Honda engine, an alternative would need to be found for significant advancements to be made in the design of the ECU Formula SAE-A car.
Perhaps the biggest advantage of using a single cylinder Enduro class motorcycle engine is the weight saving, which is quoted to be up to 30kg compared to a 600cc four cylinder engine [3]. Another advantage of a single cylinder engine is the simplified intake, exhaust and engine management systems compared with four cylinder engines.
Designing A Custom
Thomas Ayres, Dr. Kevin Hayward, Dr. Ferdinando GuzzomiEdith Cowan University
With the help of their custom engine, Edith Cowan University wowed the competition with a second place finish 2014 Formula SAE-A.
FORMULA SAE-A ENGINE
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Formula SAE-A | Designing a Custom Engine
Engine BlockTo address some of the issues experienced with the Honda CBR600RR, the ER600C1 engine features vertical cylinder bores to minimise both the total length of the engine and the vertical height of the crankshaft centre line.
The ER engine contains two gear ratios rather than the six in the Honda CBR600RR (1st and 3rd gears). An in-built final drive gear reduction and differential or spool to minimise the total drive-train length.
The final drive reduction in the ER600C1 features meshing gears rather than a chain driven sprocket arrangement, therefore the output drive to the wheels spins in the opposite direction in relation to the crankshaft. To rectify this, the crankshaft and cylinder head was rotated 180˚ with the added benefit
of allowing the exhaust to exit towards the rear of the car away from the chassis and driver.
The engine block was CNC machined from a solid billet of 5083 high tensile aluminium (see figure 1). This manufacturing technique was chosen over casting for assurance of homogeneous material properties, potentially reduced manufacturing costs for the small number of units required, and for relative simplicity of design.
Oil SystemThe standard Honda CBR600RR engine has a wet sump design, where oil collects
at the bottom of the engine and it is picked up by the oil pump and then re-circulated around the engine. This design has two major drawbacks for a Formula style vehicle. A wet sump works well for a motorcycle because the engine is not subjected to any significant lateral acceleration due to the
motorcycle leaning into corners and effec-tively canceling the
lateral accel-eration. In a formula style car, oil starvation
can occur because oil
can freely move around the sump
during cornering, where the car generates lateral accelerations. The
Figure 1. The CNC machined engine
block/gearbox.
Figure 2. Diagram showing components of the oil system (excluding the engine block).
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wet sump design requires a relatively large volume beneath the crankshaft and results in a raised vertical centre-of-mass of the engine.
To maintain a steady flow of oil to the engine during frequent, high lateral accelerations, whilst lowering the engine centre-of-mass, a dry sump oiling system was imple-mented. A dry sump oil system involves pumping (scavenging) oil from the sump and transferring it into a tank, where entrained air is separated, before being re-circulated around the engine by a pressure pump.
TransmissionThe two speed constant mesh ER600C1 trans-mission is made up of a combination of standard 2006 Honda CBR600RR components and bespoke in-house designed parts. The decision was made to use as many Honda gearbox parts as possible in an unmodified state in order to minimise the number of parts to be designed and manufactured. This had the added benefit of transferring the reliability of the Honda engine (and gearbox) to the ER600C1; effective integration with the Honda crankshaft and clutch; and the ability to source spare parts easily.
The ER600C1 was designed with a 2 speed trans-mission. Previous use of the CBR600RR engine in the Formula SAE competition featured 3 of the available 6 gear ratios, with only 2 gear ratios used for most of the dynamic events. Implementing fewer gear ratios in the gearbox, results in a reduction of complexity, mass and rotational inertia. 1st and 3rd gear pairs were used from an existing CBR600RR and coupled to a bespoke final drive gear. No differential was used in the transmission of power. Both the primary and secondary gear shafts were sourced from a CBR600RR engine and modified to suit the custom engine.
With the two selectable gear ratios chosen for the gearbox and the tyre diameter confirmed for
the Formula SAE vehicle, the main goals of the gear ratio selection for the final drive were to achieve: A maximum intended engine speed of 12,000rpm; top vehicle speed of at least
120km/h; engine speed greater than 600rpm at 40kph
for low speed corner exit performance; and engine speed between 6,000 and 8,000rpm at an average of 65km/h for fuel economy
Once the desired gear ratio for the final drive was calculated based on the above criteria,
it was decided that the final drive will be spur gears to eliminate axial loads (compared to helical gears).
There is no requirement for quieter meshing gears and spur gears are cheaper to manufacture. The gear design was conducted according to the process outlined in ANSI/AGMA 6002-B93.
A Reliable & Successful Engine
The engine design presented in this article met all of its initial
goals, the first and most important being reliability. The latter was achieved through the use of compo-nents from a single donor engine, and the implementation of a simple gearbox, and lubrication system.
The final engine had similar weight and performance to the Honda CBR 600RR engine it replaced. However, due to a much smaller physical envelope, and a variety of inbuilt systems it allowed for the build of a much smaller vehicle. This vehicle successfully completed both competitions it was entered into in 2014, with a 12th place in the UK and a 2nd in Australasia.
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As one of Australia’s largest employers, the Defence Force provides outstanding career opportunities for Engineering undergraduates and graduates. Whether it’s in the Navy, Army or Air Force, you’ll work on some of the most challenging and signifi cant engineering projects in the country, leading highly trained teams of people and utilising the most technically advanced equipment available.
The range of Engineering professions on offer includes Aeronautical, Armament, Avionics, Electrical, Electronics, Marine, Mechanical, Software and Weapons fi elds. You’ll be working across elements such as maintenance, engineering and logistics management, design engineering and project management, supporting Defence capability and striving to achieve the next generation of advancements in technology.
Apart from gaining valuable technical, management and leadership skills, which you’ll get the opportunity to apply in a variety of environments, you’ll also gain a wide network of mentors and mates.
As a Defence sponsored student, you’ll receive a competitive remuneration package including free health care, subsidised accommodation and job security. You’ll also have your remaining HELP fees paid and receive a salary to study.
As an Engineer in the Navy, Army or Air Force you can expect an exciting and incredibly rewarding career. To fi nd out more email [email protected]
Figure 3. Diagram showing internal transmission components, and a graph of vehicle speed vs engine rpm, used to
determine appropriate gear ratios.
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Formula SAE-A | Designing a Custom Engine
CALL 13 19 01 OR VISIT DEFENCEJOBS.GOV.AU
As one of Australia’s largest employers, the Defence Force provides outstanding career opportunities for Engineering undergraduates and graduates. Whether it’s in the Navy, Army or Air Force, you’ll work on some of the most challenging and signifi cant engineering projects in the country, leading highly trained teams of people and utilising the most technically advanced equipment available.
The range of Engineering professions on offer includes Aeronautical, Armament, Avionics, Electrical, Electronics, Marine, Mechanical, Software and Weapons fi elds. You’ll be working across elements such as maintenance, engineering and logistics management, design engineering and project management, supporting Defence capability and striving to achieve the next generation of advancements in technology.
Apart from gaining valuable technical, management and leadership skills, which you’ll get the opportunity to apply in a variety of environments, you’ll also gain a wide network of mentors and mates.
As a Defence sponsored student, you’ll receive a competitive remuneration package including free health care, subsidised accommodation and job security. You’ll also have your remaining HELP fees paid and receive a salary to study.
As an Engineer in the Navy, Army or Air Force you can expect an exciting and incredibly rewarding career. To fi nd out more email [email protected]
Currently I’m studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and a Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports) at Edith Cowan University. I am currently working for two of the local Western Australian race teams as a race and data engineer, and also run my own karting company, competing in state rounds.
Before starting at university, I worked in the mining industry. While working alongside engineers, I observed a ‘wall of silence’ between the people on the ‘coal face’ and the engineers. This is one of the reasons why I want to become an engineer. I want to start a culture where engineers can gain feedback from people working on the tools and work with them directly to make the whole process more efficient and sustainable.
An inspiration to me is Leena Gade, a race engineer for Audi Sport Team’s LMP1 program. She’s shown that a 'never give up chasing your dreams' attitude and fighting rejection after rejection can ultimately lead to being recognised and respected in your field. A race engineer for the Audi LMP1 program, with three wins to your name is prestigious enough, let alone having to fight stereotypes as well.
Areeb HassanNathan Van VugtMartin MansourI’m currently studying a Bachelor
of Science (Mathematics) and Engineering (Mechanical).
I am currently involved with Monash Motorsport, competing in the Formula SAE-A competition. I joined the team in 2012 and was
the Team Leader in 2015. Formula SAE-A is an enriching experience and helped develop my practical
skills, engineering knowledge and project management skills. It’s a
great way to apply what you learn in the classroom to a real project.
In the future I’d like to get involved in the medical engineering
industry; in particular developing devices for treatment and
rehabilitation of people suffering from physical trauma.
There are so many people to draw inspiration from - I can’t single
out one that inspires me above all others. I try to take inspiration
from a number of different people in my life, including my family,
friends and peers, and appreciate their unique qualities, abilities and
passions.
A student intern at SAE-A, I am currently studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Management) at RMIT University.
I am an aspiring HVAC engineer, who would one day like to be established, experienced and respected in the field. I wish to contribute to the industry by introducing innovative ideas and solutions. I volunteer as a student intern at SAE-A to gain experience in the engineering field, and also to contribute to this industry in some way. Currently, I’m involved in organising events, training seminars and other programs in Formula SAE-A.
The most inspirational figure to me would be Elon Musk. I admire him because of his entrepreneurship, and inspiring work in Tesla Motors and SpaceX. He’s intelligent, creative and willing to work hard and risk his money on bringing his dreams to reality, especially in the SpaceX program, with concepts such as reusable rockets and the Hyperloop.
The SAE-A interviewed three student members involved with Formula SAE-A, to find out their interests, aspirations and inspirations.
Students in Focus:
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ALL-NEW PRIUS HAS ARRIVED
Innovation comes in many forms, but never has it appeared as elegant and refi ned as the All-New Prius. This vehicle is a testament to the engineers and designers who were bold enough to push the boundaries of possibility. Delivering the most stylish and fuel-effi cient drive of any Prius yet, it goes
beyond everything anyone thought a hybrid could be. An intelligent, intuitive interior, unmistakable silhouette and lower centre of gravity, make for the perfect combination of comfort, style and performance. The technology packed All-New Prius promises an exhilarating ride at every turn. It’s driven by innovation.
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ALL-NEW PRIUS HAS ARRIVED
Innovation comes in many forms, but never has it appeared as elegant and refi ned as the All-New Prius. This vehicle is a testament to the engineers and designers who were bold enough to push the boundaries of possibility. Delivering the most stylish and fuel-effi cient drive of any Prius yet, it goes
beyond everything anyone thought a hybrid could be. An intelligent, intuitive interior, unmistakable silhouette and lower centre of gravity, make for the perfect combination of comfort, style and performance. The technology packed All-New Prius promises an exhilarating ride at every turn. It’s driven by innovation.
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Who on earth is Excellerate Australia? This is our first contribution to VTE since our rebranding from AutoCRC Ltd so it’s an opportune moment to quickly outline why we have changed and what this means for our clients and partners.
We made the move from calling ourselves AutoCRC Ltd to Excellerate Australia to better reflect the range of activities we undertake and the industries that we assist. We are already working in the food industry, in offsite construction and in truck manufacturing as well as our historical automotive activity. We have been receiving feedback for some time that the services we offer could assist companies in other industries as they face similar challenges. The automotive industry stands out for the effort they have devoted to the development of systems to improve efficiency and minimise waste.
We are also working hard to ensure that the systems and processes that we have set up in the CRC to manage collaborative R&D for industry are put to good use. We identified an opportunity to use our existing frameworks to help industry to develop a CRC focused on smart transport and mobility – iMOVE CRC. Needless to say we are very excited about the opportunities that such an initiative presents to Australia and will make an application to the CRC Programme by the end of March 2016.
We are keen for this CRC to deliver benefits to as many companies as possible, and the bid team welcomes enquiries from new industry partners, including SMEs. You can find out more about the proposed activities in our prospectus available at imovecrc.com.
While there is obviously a lot of change happening in new areas, we naturally remain proud of our automotive roots and will continue to work with automotive partners and offer services into this industry as long as we are able. Feedback from other industries has told us that there is strong recognition of the quality of automotive manufacturing and other sectors are keen to learn from that.
On that note I encourage you to learn more about our current and new activities by visiting our brand new website. The front page features our launch video – a short, easy to digest summary of what is happening at Excellerate Australia and how it all fits together. I hope you find it useful!
www.excellerateaustralia.com
A New Name to Reflect EA's Expanding Activities!Ian ChristensenCEO, Excellerate Australia
28 April 2016
Excellerate Australia
In the July 2014 issue of VTE we brought you a story about the research of one of our PhD students, Alina Dini at Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Alina is one of 40 PHD students currently sponsored by Excellerate Australia’s Automotive Australia 2020 CRC and 18 of them are directly embedded in industry projects. Many of them are approaching completion of their studies and have the results to show for it, as is the case for Alina.
With her background in corporate affairs for Tesla Motors and as partner in environmental consultancy, Verdant Vision, Alina’s passion is the environment and how we can lessen the impact vehicles have on it. Given the low uptake of plug-in electric vehicles in Australia, Alina identified a need to understand more about a little studied aspect of the purchasing process; that is, if test drives have a positive impact on people’s attitudes to PEVs.
The impact of having less electric vehicles can be negative in a number of ways. It hinders achievement of environmental policies / goals and means continued dependence on oil imports. It also means a reduction in economic stimulation resulting from new technology and means less consumer choice and product diversity in the marketplace. There is therefore a strong argument for increasing PEV ownership and by extension, understanding on how to overcome barriers.
Although only an exploratory study, the results suggest that even a short term drive – such as ten minutes at a dealership or drive day event – can have a positive impact on people’s opinions of PEVs. While this does not necessarily indicate an intention to purchase, the improved opinion suggests that the test drives can perform a significant role in educating people about the benefits of electric vehicles. This is particularly useful in a ‘low take up’ country like Australia, where it is still rare to see a PEV on the road.
The study data came from a drive day event “Future Drive” hosted by QUT, RACQ and Citysmart in South Bank, Brisbane in March 2014. The participants did the 15 minute PEV test drives and completed surveys before and after the experience. Alina
then used this data and quantitative research methods (‘discrete choice model’) to determine what change there had been in opinion.
Alina presented her study findings with her PhD supervisor Professor Simon Washington at the Transportation Research Board’s 95th Annual Meeting in the US in January 2016. This event is run by the U.S. National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine and is considered to be the top international academic transport conference with around 13,000 people attending in 2016.
The findings were consistent with studies performed in other countries. This suggests that there is merit in conducting further study in this area in Australia to help to understand and overcome barriers to the uptake of electric vehicles.
Understanding Customer Purchasing Decisions What difference can a short test drive make to opinions on plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)?
PEV Exploratory Study. Other Findings:• Females are 28% more likely to
choose an EV than petrol vehicle. • A 1 % increase in average daily
kMs = 0.54% less likely to choose an EV.
• An increase in household size resulted in a 46% increase in the likelihood of an EV purchase.
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Dennis Savic, the energetic founder of DESAV2 – a new electric motorcycle company based in Perth - is not fazed about the challenges of developing and manufacturing a vehicle in Australia. It might still be early days in his journey, but the desire to engineer has been with him for most of his life.
“At the age of six or seven I remember thinking about car engines, and then wanting to try to think of a new engine cylinder configuration. I wanted to create something new, something innovative, without knowing what the word ‘innovation’ meant.
I had completely forgotten about the sketch I made, only to recall it at the age of 20 when I visited the Mercedes Museum and saw the WWII aircraft engines. I had sketched the radial engine that they used in the 40’s,” remembers Dennis.
This lifelong passion is matched with an admirable ambition – one which has required significant ingenuity to date in order to make things happen. Dennis’ strategy has been to find people that are equally
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DESAV2 Products in Development:
P200 Production prototype in the next 12 months.
Technological features include 3D printed titanium components and customisable touch screen dash board.
One of the most powerful production bikes in the world. 3D printed titanium items where required for custom bracketry.Full technical specs visit the website: www.desav2.com/the-prototypes
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Dennis Savic is the visionary for the vehicles in development, and an extremely passionate technologist.
Top: The current prototype design for the P40.
Bottom: The P200 prototype, a race-ready bike, that uses the Yamaha R1 as a donor vehicle.
Vehicle manufacture entrepreneurship is alive and well in Perth.
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passionate and bring them along for the ride, whilst also providing an important return for them. He found key collaborators in student engineers - essentially passionate young people who are keen to flex their engineering muscles and who also need to have practical engineering experience in order to complete their degree.
“We teach our team valuable skills,” explains Dennis, “they help us progress our projects, and we help them with their vacation
employment requirements. Having said that, a number
of our vacation students were working with us prior to any formal arrangements and intend on continuing to do so once they have completed university work experience requirements.”
The student engineers have also been exposed to other projects whilst working at DESAV Design (DESAV 2’s development body). A project with an industry partner from the mining industry provided an opportunity to develop further industry relevant skills through reverse engineering, modelling, and drafting machinery for the company.
“Having this kind of hands on experience on a resume is invaluable to them,” explains Dennis – a recent graduate himself. “I’m pleased to say that we have placed a number of students into industry already. An unbelievably positive outcome - and this is only a by-product of our work.”
The main event though is obviously the electric motorbikes we are developing. Progress to
date has been good, especially considering the lack of funding. The aforementioned students provide talent and enthusiasm while a sponsor has provided in-kind facilities in the form of a workshop and showroom. This space allowed Dennis to give his engineers a suitable workspace, build up his team, and ramp up efforts.
“We aim to have our 40kW prototype ready in six months and the 200 kW in 12 months,” explains Dennis. “Riders will appreciate the instant torque and ‘easier on the ears’ ride not to mention the cost savings with maintenance and fuel. Electric vehicle take up in Australia is still relatively low but we aim to position ourselves in the emerging electric motorcycle market through superior products.
We have received fantastic support to date from Di Candilo Steel City and Corse Motorcycles. They have made it possible for me to get this far and continue to play an important role. We are getting to the point, though, where financial investment in the company is becoming vital,” continues Dennis.
“Although I have spoken to some potential investors, there is nothing firm at this stage. I would love to speak to more people who are passionate about making this a reality with me and my team.”
You can only imagine that given his drive and resourcefulness Dennis is the kind of person that will continue to make things happen. It will be fascinating to see what can be achieved in the next six to twelve months by this ambitious young entrepreneur and his team.
As a company dedicated to assisting and developing new talent for the automotive industry in Australia, Excellerate Australia is proud to bring you Dennis’ story and you too could play a part. If you are interested to know more you can contact Dennis directly for more information.
Dennis Savic Phone: 0451 010 080 Email: [email protected] www.desav2.com
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On 10 February 2016, the Federal Government announced that it will relax the restrictions that apply to all imports of motor vehicles (whether new or used), including parallel imports, under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (Cth).
The announcement comes in the context of the Government's review of the Motor Vehicles Standards Act, having regard to (among other things) the end to local Australian motor vehicle manufacturing by 2017 and what the Government considers to be high current regulatory compliance costs.
The Federal Government has said that relaxing the restrictions for new motor vehicles along with other legislative reforms will save the automotive industry $70 million in compliance costs.
The Government's planned reforms to the Motor Vehicles and Standards Act are expected to be introduced in 2018.
Parallel ImportsIn the context of motor vehicles, the term 'parallel import' refers to a vehicle imported through private means, without the involvement of
an overseas manufacturer's local distribution and/or dealer network. 'Parallel imported' cars are also known as 'grey imports'.
Existing LawsUnder the current Motor Vehicle Standards Act, it is prohibited to supply new imported vehicles unless they are certified as 'standard' - that is, they comply with all applicable vehicle standards (such as the Australian Design Rules and emissions standards) and have a vehicle identification plate (or 'compliance plate') fitted with the approval of the Adminis-trator of Vehicle Standards. The identification or compliance plate entitles the vehicle to be registered in Australia and sold. All imported new vehicles sold commercially in Australia by manufacturers come with this certification and the identi-fication or compliance plate.
Vehicles (new or used) without an identification or compliance plate may not currently be imported unless they have a specific 'Vehicle Import Approval'. A Vehicle Import Approval can take the form, for example, of a Used Import Plate, a Personal Import Plate. Approval can be applied for on a case-by-case
basis according to a variety of eligi-bility criteria which vary depending on factors such as the age of the vehicle and its use, or the applicant for approval. Obtaining approval it is not a simple process and quotas can apply to the number of approvals granted under particular eligibility criteria (for example, such as under the 'Low Volume Scheme' for new vehicles on the register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles). There is also a special customs duty of $12,000 that can apply to the import of used vehicles.
Reforms to Existing LawsExisting laws have had the practical effect of heavily restricting the parallel import of both new and used motor vehicles which do not have an identification or compliance plate. There have been strong policy reasons for those restrictions, even though those policies are now the subject of change.
Used CarsIn 2015, the Harper Review (an independent review of Austra-lia's competition law and policy) recommended that restrictions on the parallel import of used motor vehicles be scrapped. However,
Changes to Parallel Import LawsEvan StentsLead Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
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in response, on 24 November 2015, the Federal Government announced that, following a consultation process, it does not intend to reduce existing restrictions on the parallel import of used motor vehicles.
The Federal Government's consultation process included two detailed submissions from the Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA). In its submissions, the AADA has been opposed to the de-re-striction of parallel imports of used cars, in particular citing the safety and financial risks posed to consumers who purchase imported used cars from overseas suppliers.
New CarsHowever, despite its stance on the parallel import of used cars, the Federal Government announced, on 10 February 2016, that it would amend the Motor Vehicle Standards Act to reduce existing restrictions on the parallel import of new motor vehicles. Precise details of the amendments are yet to be released and the Government has stated that they will be refined through further consultation with stakeholders. However, the headline changes are that the Government will:
1. no longer require imported vehicles to carry an identification or compliance plate (instead there will be an online register of approved vehicles);
2. allow consumers to personally import 'new' vehicles (without a compliance plate), on the following conditions:
a. The vehicle must be imported from a country with 'comparable standards' to Australia's - at present the Government has acknowledged that Japan and the United Kingdom (both right-hand drive markets) meet this standard for cars, and that motor-cycles could also be imported from the USA and the EU;
b. The vehicle must be less than 12 months old and have no more than 500km on the odometer; and
c. A limit of one vehicle every two years will apply;
3. accelerate the process of harmonising the Australian Design Rules with inter-national standards.
Under the Government's reform plans, imported new vehicles will undergo inspection by an independent third-party. Some differences in the 'comparable standards' are proposed to be addressed through modification requirements (for example, in the context of child restraints).
Other ReformsWhile the Government does not propose to change the existing eligibility criteria for the personal import of used cars, the proposed reforms will modify how those criteria are assessed and approvals given. For example, under the proposed reforms, the Government will:
1. remove quotas on the number of vehicles which can be imported by 'Registered Automotive Workshops'; and
2. allow imported used vehicles to be entered on the Register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles if they meet any one of the following five criteria:
a. performance – high-performance vehicles with specifications (e.g. power to weight ratio) significantly superior to mainstream vehicles in Australia;
b. environmental – vehicles that offer environmental performance (e.g. emissions of carbon dioxide per km) significantly superior to mainstream vehicles in Australia;
c. mobility – vehicles manufactured with special features to assist people with a disability;
d. rarity – vehicles of which only small quantities have been produced; or
e. left-hand-drive – vehicles originally manufactured as left-hand-drive, of which right-hand-drive versions are not available in any other country.
3. adjust the 'older vehicle' criterion from vehicles manufactured before 1989, to vehicles older than 25 years.
The Federal Government will amend the Motor
Vehicle Standards Act to reduce existing
restrictions on the parallel import of new
motor vehicles.
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Environmental concerns are at the heart of the first major change in refrigeration and air-conditioning for two decades, requiring global automotive manufacturers to adopt new refrigerants and technologies for cabin-comfort climate control systems.
Use of industry-standard automotive refrigerant R134a, a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that replaced the banned ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) R12 in 1996, is being phased down under environmental legislation in the European Union and United States, with more regions set to follow as part of international efforts to address climate change.
The reason is that R134a has a global warming potential (GWP) of 1300, meaning one kilogram of this substance released to atmosphere is has an effect equal to 1300kg of carbon dioxide. For comparison, R12 has a GWP of 10,900 in addition to destroying stratospheric ozone. A GWP limit of 150 for automotive refrigerants is specified by the EU, while the US provides corporate average CO2 emissions credits to car makers using low GWP refrigerants.
Following extensive testing and
research led by SAE, the automotive industry almost unanimously adopted R1234yf, a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) jointly developed by DuPont and Honeywell with a GWP of 0.1755. It requires minimal system design changes over R134a and has similar pressure/temperature characteristics – cutting costs and easing the transition for those diagnosing and servicing AC systems.
The automotive industry adopted R1234yf with caution because it carries an American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) rating of A2L (mildly flammable). Because Dangerous Goods ratings have no such subtleties for levels of flammability, R1234yf must be transported, stored and handled with the same care as substances that are much easier to ignite.
Citing safety concerns, Mercedes-Benz famously resisted R1234yf and will be first to market with high-end models using R744 (CO2) refrigerant, which is non-flammable but requires extreme operating pressures and related additional engineering investment for automotive applications.
The industry considers SAE J639 as the peak standard for general guidance on a range of requirements for these new refrigerants. The standard is also expected to soon receive ISO status.
Vehicles using R1234yf started arriving in Australia from mid-2014, so businesses servicing and repairing automotive AC systems must prepare now for the changes by educating themselves on the new SAE standards and investing in appropriate service equipment.
An industry-led initiative called future:gas will deliver a roadshow of seminars around Australasia to help automotive businesses in the transition to both R1234yf and R744. Entry is just $10 and tickets can be booked on the future:gas website.
www.futuregas.ac
• HFO1234yf• 2,3,3,3 - Tetrafluoropropene-1-one (CF3CFCH2)• Olefin containing hydrogen, fluorine and carbon• Boiling point -29.2°C• Vapour pressure of 583 kPa absolute at 20°C• ODP is 0• GWP is less than 1• Mildly flammable – classification A2L
Change is in the Air
Game-changing new refrigerants impacting air conditioning service and repair, industry-standard automotive refrigerant R134a is being phased out.
HFO1234YF:• 2,3,3,3 - Tetrafluropropene-1-one
(CF3CFCH2)• Olefin containing hydrogen, fluorine and
carbon• Boiling point -29.2°C• Vapour pressure of 583 kPa absolute at
20°C• ODP is 0• GWP is less than 1• Mildly flammable - classification A2L
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Industry Highlight
HEARING IS BELIEVING.Don’t tiptoe through life. Make yourself heard in the most powerful Commodore yet, the VFII. With a muscular profile and dramatic styling, there’s no more living invisibly. So take on today and let tomorrow know you’re coming with the 6.2L LS3 V8 engine that packs a 304kW of pure power* and 570Nm torque*. The VFII Commodore, power ahead.
*Maximum figures as per ECE regulations. Figure quoted using 98 RON (PULP).
Engineering ConsultantsNSWAli Akbarian Mobility EngineeringAsquith, New South WalesPhone: (02) 9482 4572Email: [email protected]: www.mobilityengineering.com
Customer Focus: Commercial
Specialisation: LV, HV, MC, ICV, Imports, SR1, SR2
VICRowan Carter CartechRichmond & Hawthorn, VictoriaPhone: 0419 313 113Email: [email protected]: www.cartech.com.au
Customer Focus: Private and Commercial
Specialisation: LV, HV, MC, ICV, Imports, SR1, SR2, Expert Witness, Legal Reports, Accident Investigation
VICWilliam Malkoutzis Talk-Torque AutomotiveEltham North, VictoriaPhone: 0409 439 315Email: [email protected]
Customer Focus: Private and Commercial
Specialisation: LV, ICV, Imports, SR1, Expert Witness/ Consultant
NSWAnthony N Chrisis Evo ComplianceLane Cove West, New South WalesPhone: (02) 9418 9999Email: [email protected]: www.evocompliance.com
Customer Focus: Private and Commercial
Specialisation: LV, HV, MC, ICV, Imports, SR1, SR2, Expert Witness, Legal Reports
VICChris Drabikowski Ceedra ServicesKeysborough, VictoriaPhone: (03) 9701 8566Email: [email protected]: www.ceedra.com.au
Customer Focus: Private and Commercial
Specialisation: LV, HV, MC, ICV, Imports, SR1, SR2, Expert Witness, Compliance under RVCS
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HEARING IS BELIEVING.Don’t tiptoe through life. Make yourself heard in the most powerful Commodore yet, the VFII. With a muscular profile and dramatic styling, there’s no more living invisibly. So take on today and let tomorrow know you’re coming with the 6.2L LS3 V8 engine that packs a 304kW of pure power* and 570Nm torque*. The VFII Commodore, power ahead.
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Travelling Fellowship for FISITA 2016 World Congress
FISITA and KSAE are offering young engineers and students under the age of 35 a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in the Travelling Fellowship Programme combining cultural and technical visits across Korea, culminating in attending the FISITA 2016 World Automotive Congress in Busan. The World Congress from 26 -30 September, 2016.
The Travelling Fellowship Programme for 2016 includes technical and cultural visits in Korea and these visits will show students the most innovative facilities, developments and companies that automotive engineers are working for.
Applications to join the Travelling Fellowship must be made to your local FISITA Member Society; the SAE-A, who will be selecting eligible candidates. Only one candidate will be accepted. All costs related to tours and related transport will be covered by KSAE.
Applications close on the 1st of May, 2016. For more information on the application process, visit the Fisita 2016 Congress website.
Questions can be sent to: [email protected] Applications can be submitted to [email protected]
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