Competition Electric Vehicle
Spring 2025
Duke Electric Vehicles Club
CONTEXT
Duke Electric Vehicles (DEV) is a student-led team that designs ultra-efficient cars for the Shell Eco-marathon, where we’ve ranked among the top teams worldwide. After earning second place in the Prototype Battery-Electric class and setting two world records, we recently transitioned to the Urban Concept division, focusing on road-ready designs that combine efficiency, safety, and real-world applicability.
Final Car
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Responsibilities
Steering and Wheel Mounting
I designed and integrated the steering linkage, rod, and attachment system, selecting off-the-shelf components where feasible and creating custom-machined aluminum mounts to ensure proper fit, alignment, and structural reliability.
I designed the front wheel assembly, integrating off-the-shelf and custom-machined aluminum components to connect the brakes, wheels, steering system, and chassis. All parts were modeled in SOLIDWORKS CAD and validated for functionality, fit, and structural performance, followed by machining, assembly, and testing to ensure reliability under load.
Mechanical Lead
Guided a 6-person senior design team and the remaining mechanical members of the club to design and build a fully functional vehicle within just 3 months, ensuring steady progress and on-time readiness for the Shell Eco-marathon competition.
Outreach
Contributed to growing Duke Electric Vehicles from 4 active members to 10 at competition and now 22, with plans to restore the team’s legacy as a world record holder in efficiency. Recently elected club president for the 2025–26 season, running on a platform of passion and advancing lightweight, aerodynamic carbon-fiber vehicle design.
Results
Finished 11th at the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas 2025 Urban Concept Battery Electric competition