Missouri S&T

Formula Electric

DESIGN. BUILD. RACE. REPEAT.

WE ARE FORMULA ELECTRIC

Here at Missouri S&T Formula Electric, we are building the future of racing.
The future of the automotive industry is electric, and we are at the forefront of the industry by designing, building and racing a fully electric, environmentally friendly, formula style race car. Our team will compete at the SAE competition, June 2024 in Brooklyn, Michigan. 

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to design and build a car year after year, and applying past knowledge, not only to build the car, but teach new and current members how to apply their knowledge in a real-world scenario and prepare them for the workforce.

About Us

Over the past couple of years, our team has completely revamped itself. This past summer, we had a running car and made it to competition for the first time since 2018. The lessons learned were priceless, leading us to develop our documentation and design processes phenomonally. View all of our history HERE

TOTAL MEMBERS

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ARE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJORS

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ARE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJORS

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ARE COMPUTER ENGINEERING/ COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS

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Electrical

The electrical team plays a crucial role in the construction of our electric race car, contributing to both its performance and safety. Their primary responsibility involves designing and implementing the vehicle’s electrical systems, including the battery and control systems. In addition to performance enhancements, the electrical team focuses on safety features such as the application of high-voltage systems, fault detection instrument, and emergency shutdown protocols. Overall, the electrical team ensures that the electric race car achieves peak performance while adhering to safety standards.

Mechanical

Despite being an electric race car, it still has to be built and mechanically sound. The mechanical team contributes to the car’s performance, reliability, and overall design. Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, including chassis design and fabrication, suspension system, and aerodynamics.  They focus on weight reduction strategies to enhance the car’s agility and efficiency, selecting lightweight materials and employing advanced manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the mechanical team is involved in fine-tuning the car’s handling characteristics through suspension adjustments and optimizing the balance between power and weight. Their meticulous attention to detail and expertise contribute significantly to the successful development of a high-performance electric race car.

Business

In order to build an electric race car, there needs to be a plan, funding, partnerships, and a budget. The business team’s responsibilities extend beyond the technical aspects of designing and constructing the vehicle. The team will also market the car in order to seem appeasing to sponsors. Additionally, the business team is responsible for handling logistics, organizing events, and ensuring that the project adheres to regulatory requirements. The business team will handle all the behind-the-scenes work, while mechanical and electrical/software will handle the technical work. 

FSAE COMPETITION

The 2024 FSAE competition will be held in Brooklyn, Michigan at the Michigan International Speedway. There are two categories: static and dynamics. Learn more about the competition

HERE

Alumni Testimonials

My time on the team was one of my favorite parts of being at S&T. Building and wrenching on a car taught me so much that you don‘t get in the classroom, and I still use the things I learned on the team as a powertrain engineer at Stellantis.

 

Matt Hendrichs

I learned tons of practical skills (like reading datasheets) that I use every day at work at Apple. Being part of a long term, 1 year design cycle also gives insight into making sure your priorities are right so you can get it done

 

Mike Turner

Being CEO and CTO of the team helped me develop leadership and technical document reading skills that I use in my job now. The hands-experience helped me excel in my Peterbilt internship.

Sam Krakowski

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formulaelectric@mst.edu