FSAE 15 System Integration and Verification (Podcast)

Automotive Powertrain Channel:
Engineering Technical Specifications for Formula Student Electric Powertrain System (FSAE / FSTaiwan)

This engineering technical document provides a strategic roadmap for university teams developing high-performance electric race cars for global Formula Student competitions. Rather than focusing solely on raw power, the text advocates for a V-model development process that prioritizes system integration and rigorous verification to overcome the "valley of death" between design and realization. Key technical themes include the transition toward software-defined vehicle dynamics through Model Predictive Control (MPC) and the critical necessity of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to ensure reliability before track debut. Ultimately, the source functions as a tactical guide to surviving the 22km endurance event by balancing thermal management, electrical safety compliance, and energy efficiency.

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Core Subsystems and Functional Requirements:
1. Engineering Requirements Specification (SOR)
2. Powertrain Topology and High Voltage Architecture
3. Vehicle Control Unit - VCU
4. Electric Drive System - EDS
5. Motor Control Unit - MCU
6. Power Electronic System (covering DC-DC, OBC, PDU)
7. HV Accumulator System
8. Battery Management System – BMS
9. Energy Management System - EMS
10. Thermal Management System - TMS
11. HV Safety (Covering TSAL、IMD, HVIL, MSD, Fuse, Contactor, HV Wiring Harness & Connector)
12. Functional Safety
13. Cybersecurity
14. V-Model Development Roadmap
15. System Integration and Verification