University of Wisconsin

In May, the temperature in the Arizona can reach above 100 degrees in the shade. Unfortunately, the University of Wisconsin team had to work outside while they worked on fuel issues. Scoring unofficial points for the most creative power plant, University of Wisconsin is the only team to use a 110 hp, 750 cc snowmobile engine converted to E85, which is also used by the Clean Snowmobile team. Challenge has been using a lot of parts that weren't designed for automotive use.
Vehicle Design: The University of Wisconsin hybrid Vehicle Team vehicle design is considered an extended range electric vehicle (EREV). A 60 kW electric motor, coupled with a Weber engine 750cc turbo- charged running E85, powers the front wheels and also has the capability to generate electricity to recharge the battery pack. Additionally, a 55 kW motor is used to power the rear wheels. The lithium ion battery pack, donated by Johnson Controls-Saft, is capable of propelling the vehicle approximately 25 miles on full electric.