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Our new blog post on air pollution is up on our we

Our new blog post on air pollution is up on our website - click the link in our bio to read! Air pollution is an incredibly serious environmental issue and information on this topic must be spread.
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#engineering #shellecomarathon #shellecomarathoneurope #airpollution #environment #environmentallyconscious

Here we have a rendering of our new split tie-rod

Here we have a rendering of our new split tie-rod steering assembly! We have switched our old dual tie-rod to this new system to allow for a more even load distribution and equalised steering⚙️

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#engineering #steering #shellecomarathonbrasil #ecofriendly #ecomarathon

Our concerns for sustainability plays a huge role

Our concerns for sustainability plays a huge role in why so many of us take part in the USEV team🌎 A new blog post is now up on our website about the importance of environmental sustainability for the future of our planet, have a look and share with friends🙂

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#sustainability #ecofriendly #ecovehicle #climatechange #planetearth #engineering #ecoengineering #shellecomarathon

Throwback to our SolidWorks tutorial from the othe

Throwback to our SolidWorks tutorial from the other week… a great opportunity to get some experience and practise using CAD! We were shown how to make Eva from Wall-E - keeping it all tied in with being Eco🌱

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For anyone looking to join USEV, this is a great example of how joining our team can offer you some great learning experiences🎓

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#engineering #shellecomarathon #cad #solidworks

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟 Team Manager: Emma Burnl

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟

Team Manager: Emma Burnley-Davies, 4th Year PDE

“I joined USEV in my first year at university because of my interest in eco-friendly design and now I know more about cars than I ever thought I would!

I am a 4th year PDE student, one of the rare few DMEM students to join the team. In my first year I had extremely limited knowledge of automotive engineering but I have worked on the carbon fibre body, been head of marketing (in my 2nd year), been to many events including the competition, and I worked on the chassis and steering wheel. Now after all this I am the extremely proud Head of USEV.

One of the best aspects about being in USEV is the familial vibe you get with the team particularly at the competition, we all look out for each other and help each other out. Events are one of my favourite things to do inside of USEV because you meet people from industry and realise that you’ve been talking about the vehicle for about 20 mins and surprise yourself with how much knowledge you’ve gained and how much you’ve done. Joining USEV was one of my best decisions at university it has challenged me and made me a more capable engineer and leader. I would highly recommend this experience to any student.”

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟 Electrical Head: Ross Mc

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟

Electrical Head: Ross McTeir, 5th Year EEE

"I’ve always been interested in mechanics even though I study Electronic and Electrical Engineering. USEV has given me the ability to harness all of my skills into a single project. In my first year I was a member of the Stability and Control sub-team. This involved designing and partially constructing a new and improved braking system for the car, the competition rules changed to require a pedal rather than a lever. This stepped through the initial design stage, to concepts, testing, construction, further testing and finally the penultimate assembly.

Since becoming Electrical Head I have been involved in many meetings and I feel as if my organisational and conversational skills have improved tenfold. These are things that cannot be learnt, they have to be developed through the process.

Long story short, if you want to be a part of something bigger and learn new skills in a way that involves you thinking on your feet, adapting, problem solving and improving, then give USEV a shot."

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟 Mechanical Head: Ewan Sc

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟

Mechanical Head: Ewan Scholefield, 2nd Year EME

"USEV is first and foremost about improving your technical skills and giving you real experience of working on engineering projects and from my experience it does this very well. Joining USEV was one of the best decisions I’ve made, not just because of the great friends I’ve made but because of the ability to apply what I’ve learned to something real. Not just some project or a pre designed component you make in the workshop for your course, but a project where you are making the designs and decisions yourself and can implement them in any way you want.

Although at times it may seem daunting, you have a team of competent and dedicated people ready to help you at every step that are just as eager as you to see them come to fruition.

When I first joined USEV I was in the Stability & Control team where I was redesigning and improving the vehicle's steering system. Through this I developed my skills in Solidworks CAD software as well as lots of practical solutions for designs I can use in the future.

During all of this my communication skills and ability to work with people has increased significantly. I’ve gained a lot of confidence in my abilities, being able to comfortably put myself out there and contribute to the group.

Even in the short time that I’ve been the Mechanical Director, I have already greatly improved my leadership and organisational skills, which will only get better as time goes on.

These kind of things can only be gained through experience and really set you apart from other graduates in the competitive job market as well as prepare you for working in industry, regardless of where it is."

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟 Treasurer: Aaron Weidman

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟

Treasurer: Aaron Weidmann, 5th Year Mech Eng

"Looking back, joining USEV was an invaluable step in my career as an engineer which was unlike anything I had experienced from my Mechanical Engineering Degree. At a basic level I had the opportunity to brainstorm, design and validate components for the Clyde 2.0 in 2019 as a stability and control sub team member using various CAD packages. Here learning to talk to the technicians and understanding how manufacturability and budget plays into component design where some of the most valuable experiences. A deeper level which is great about USEV is that you are surrounded by more experienced students who are eager to help you. Teamwork plays a huge role, and most people end up staying in USEV because of the relationships they form.

The most important thing for me was that USEV rekindled my interest in engineering after a very theoretical first and second year and since joining I have never looked back. After being a mechanical sub-team lead last year, I now face a new challenge in a position as treasurer where I can hopefully be more involved in the general direction the team is going, and as such am excited for this new challenge in the coming year."

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟 Marketing & Communicatio

🌟 MEET THE BOARD 🌟

Marketing & Communications Head: Cheryl Docherty, 5th Year EME

"I can honestly say that through USEV I have met some of the most dedicated and hardworking people I know, and the experiences I have had could not have been matched through traditional university.

I started USEV 3 years ago in my second year and I felt instantly welcomed by everyone in the team. I have been involved in both electronics (firstly powertrain, and then co-head) and body & aerodynamics, and have now moved into media/marketing to help promote and develop the society that has benefitted me so much over the past few years.

I would recommend anyone to join USEV, regardless of whether you are interested in automotive engineering, as your experiences here will be transferable to whatever area you end up being motivated by (I am personally now pursuing a career in biotech). It's a great opportunity to meet motivated people and have a good wee laugh in the lab. 😊"

Did you miss our intro meeting yesterday? 🧐 If

Did you miss our intro meeting yesterday? 🧐

If you are looking to join the team, come along to our first full team meeting (Friday 25th 5pm) where we will be chatting about our plans for the year (link in bio)

Also make sure you sign up to become a team member at the link in our bio! 😄

We also have some management positions still available - Telemetry, Stability & Control and Body & Aerodynamics. If you would like more info on any of these or wish to apply, email our team manager at emma.burnley-davies.2017@uni.strath.ac.uk

👉INTRODUCTORY MEETING👈 Come find out about U

👉INTRODUCTORY MEETING👈
Come find out about USEV, our subteams, and how you can get involved! 🤓
#shellecomarathon #strathclyde #strathclydeuniversity

Strathclyde students - do you wanna win a £10 Ama

Strathclyde students - do you wanna win a £10 Amazon voucher?? 🤑 Then take part in our throttle design competition!

This competition is open to students of all years and degree courses, and we are accepting any level of technical detail 🔧

Competition closes on Thursday 24th September with winners being announced on Friday 25th at our first full team meeting.

Link in bio for competition details and how to enter 🤩

#shellecomarathon #universityofstrathclyde #strathclyde #strathclydeuniversity

#throwback to our cloudy test day at Irvine last y

#throwback to our cloudy test day at Irvine last year! 🌧️

We design our car from day one to exactly fit our drivers… check out how tight the space is in the photo with no body!

Also take a peek at our 3D printed accelerator pedal designed by our Stability and Control subteam 👀

#shellecomarathon #strathclyde #strathclydeuniversity #universityofstrathclyde #electricvehicles

Scroll to see our body mould transformation thanks

Scroll to see our body mould transformation thanks to Body & Aero 2017/18 😍

The mould was manufactured using wood, expanding foam, car body filler and a whooole lot of sanding, and was used as a male mould for our carbon fibre lay-ups.

The Metro crosswords kept us busy too 😉

#shellecomarathon #strathclyde #strathclydeuniversity #universityofstrathclyde #electricvehicles

We are itching to get back into the swing of uni l

We are itching to get back into the swing of uni life, no matter how it's going to look this year! Stay tuned for upcoming freshers’ events and ways you can get involved as a new member.

Until then, we will be sharing some of our favourite throwbacks from previous years 🤩

#shellecomarathon #strathclyde #strathclydeuniversity #universityofstrathclyde #electricvehicles

Despite the cancellation of the Shell Eco-Marathon

Despite the cancellation of the Shell Eco-Marathon this summer, positivity is still held within the team for the beginning of the coming year, where we can focus on making improvements for our next opportunity.

Follow the link below for more information:
https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/244820/scottish-eco-marathon-teams-look-to-future-after-covid-19-disapointment/

Excited to announce our newest sponsor and electro

Excited to announce our newest sponsor and electronics distributor RS components! This should be the start of a dynamic partnership! #RSComponents #RSGrassRoots #DesignSparkRS #USEV #STEM #shellecomarathon #engineering #strathclyde #makethefuture #strathlife

USEV helped out at one of the Strathclyde young WE

USEV helped out at one of the Strathclyde young WEIR WISE events held for girls in S2. Aiming to inspire the next generation of female engineers..
#USEV #STEM #shellecomarathon #engineering #strathclyde #makethefuture #strathlife

This week Emma from our USEV team spoke to potenti

This week Emma from our USEV team spoke to potential Strathclyde Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students about how USEV has benefited her studies and helped her integrate her studies with practical engineering experience
#USEV #shellecomarathon #makethefuture #engineering

#tbt to last year's eco marathon - the team is har

#tbt to last year's eco marathon - the team is hard at work preparing for sem 2020! #shellecomarathon2019 #shellecomarathon #sem #makethefuture #strathclyde #engineering

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