ASME UCF Human Powered Vehicle Challenge Competition EntryJonnie Diegelman, Javier Gallo, Christian Robledo, Jorge Troitino, Jose Troitino, Rebecca Whitsitt

Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Springs

Aerodynamic Carbon Fiber Fairing

Full Suspension Aluminum Frame

• Technology invented by theteam

• Generates electrical energyfrom road vibrations

• Can charge rider’s cell phonebattery

• Reduces drag force on vehicle• Designed especially for crosswinds

• Designed to give smooth ride onrough roads

• Bump steer elimination• Near Ackermann compensation• Rollover protection system

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