China3D printingNet April 1st, although BMW may have stopped MINI’s mass customization plan, it has been applied in its FIA Formula E safety car MINI electric bicycle in a more unique and interesting way.3D printing.The new pace car has a made of recycled carbon fiber3D printingComponents.
As we are in carbon fiber3D printingAs discussed in the series, considering that the material is durable and the practicality of chopped fibers is not as strong as continuous fibers, the material is not the easiest to recycle. Fortunately, as a newer manufacturing sector that often uses chopped carbon fiber reinforced plastics, there are many opportunities to recycle this material. And, here, BMW MINI seems to have found one.
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The Pacesetter’s style is based on the MINI JCW GP race car, including similar fender blades and wheels, and the same roof spoiler, but with a long strip at the top.However, what may catch our readers’ attention is that all external components related to aerodynamics are3D printingMade of recycled carbon fiber, including fenders, heel and rear wings.Inside the vehicle, you will find3D printingParts.Especially the removable cushion on the racing barrel is3D printingYes, it may adapt to the size, weight and taste of the rider.
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These and more features reduce the overall weight of the car, about 286 pounds (130 kg) less than the MINI Cooper SE. In turn, this allows Pacesetter to reach a speed of 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, compared to 7.3 seconds for the Cooper SE, even if it has the same power system.
Bernd Körber, head of the MINI brand, said: “With MINI Electric, we have demonstrated the perfect integration of driving pleasure and electric vehicles. Combining the performance characteristics of the John Cooper Works brand with electric mobility. Of course, this extreme form serves as the ABB FIA Formula The safety car of the E world championship E racing series is not suitable for road use. When you see the vehicle, you can see the way we can go in terms of electrification of the JCW brand. To me, it clearly shows: electrification Cooperate with John Cooper.
China3D printingNet comment: MINI Electric Pacesetter will be held in Rome on April 10, 2021. This is the second Formula E race of the season.Like many things we see in motor sports, this3D printingThe use of it is more about testing and demonstration, rather than a mature application of the technology. Especially in this case, it is not actually deployed for the race itself, which is different from many other motor sports stories we have introduced.However, MINI may herald certain aspects of JCW GP cars3D printingFunction.In any case, BMW is the automotive industry3D printingOne of the heavy users of this technology, therefore, we will definitely see the technology being used more and more in end-use parts.
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