UPES engineering students showcase award winning all-terrain vehicle

Team Dirt Marshall of UPES, Dehradun comprising of 25 mechanical and automotive design engineering students showcased an innovative all-terrain vehicle, all conceptualised, designed, developed and manufactured by them, at the on-going Auto Expo 2018.

The all-terrain vehicle earlier emerged as the winner in the ‘Sledge Pull’ competition at BAJA SAE India in 2017, where it managed to grab eyeballs nationally. It secured 1st Rank and cash prize of Rs 1,00,000.

The UPES stall where the all-terrain vehicle has been displayed was inaugurated by Dr. Abhay Firodia, Chairman, Force Motors Ltd. & President, SIAM.

The machine is a race off-road vehicle that can withstand the harshest elements of rough terrain. It is similar in appearance to dune buggies. The 4-wheel drive machine gives a high torque and better traction. It is also compact with only 50" wheelbase and has cutting brakes applied on rear wheels. It also has a whole chassis made of 4130 chromoly steel, aluminium wishbones and titanium steering rack.

It also has a hanging hammock seat that would reduce mounting weights. This vehicle would cost approximately Rs 4-4.lakh during the mass production and can be a saviour for people living in difficult terrains.

Currently, it is a concept vehicle that is in its elementary phase of functioning. If brought into commercial production, it would bring in radical change in the lives of those living in the harsh terrains of the country.