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Design of a Cost-Effective Basic Utility Vehicle for Rural Areas

The project led by Mike Naughton, Aaron McKibben, Gabe Currier, and William Ortiz focuses on creating a Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) prototype aimed at enhancing mobility in rural areas of developing countries. With a target cost of $900 (excluding engine) and a payload capacity of up to 1000 lbs, the vehicle is designed for low cost and high durability. Key features include a top speed of 20 mph, a range of 100 miles, and essential safety equipment. The BUV meets crucial performance requirements like climbing 10% slopes while fully loaded and functioning in adverse conditions.

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Design of a Cost-Effective Basic Utility Vehicle for Rural Areas

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    1. BUV DESIGN TEAM Mike Naughton Aaron McKibben Gabe Currier William Ortiz

    2. Introduction Task: To design and build a Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) prototype Vehicle to be used in developing countries in rural areas Use many existing components Bottom line: Low cost – High durability

    3. Customer Requirements Cost as a kit $900 (less engine) Payload of 1000 lbs Top speed of 20mph Range of 100 miles Width 4.4ft Ground clearance 8in Full safety equipment

    4. Performance Requirements Climb 10% slope at 6mph (full loaded) Engine dry in 3ft of water Brakes lock two or more wheels Tow 385lb trailer w/ 50lb tongue wt Access to brake when pushing in reverse

    5. Front Suspension Double A-arm Leaf/solid Coil/solid MacPherson Strut Transverse leaf None

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