Electrical system of a formula student racecar

Abstract

In this article, the electrical system of a racecar will be introduced which is taking part in the Formula Student competition series. After introducing the series, the team from University of Miskolc, called Formula Racing Miskolc will be introduced briefly. After explaining some parts of the competition rules, the racecar developed by the team will be introduced, paying extra attention for the car’s electrical system and control parts. In the car, a custom-made battery system is supplying all the electrical consumers, so this system will be also introduced in addition to the main control circuitry and electrical clutch actuation. After describing the ongoing and finished developments, the future plans will be introduced according to the electrical and driverless racecars.