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After another electrifying visit by Formula E to Central Harbourfront at the weekend, a team of more than 30 engineering students from the University of Hong Kong will design a racing car they hope can challenge on the racing track too.
The HKU Racing team, or HKUR, will take part in the Formula Student Class 2 competition in the UK in July, pitting their design against dozens of teams from top universities around the world.
Team captain Jasper Yeung Chun-hong explained just how much time, work and manpower goes into designing, and building, a cutting-edge electric racing car from scratch.
“Our team was first formed back in September and we now have seven divisions, each with its own leader,” Yueng said.
“There are three main aspects of design we need to cover – the engineering aspect, which is the science behind whether the vehicle can actually function. The second is cost and manufacturing, because the competition places a heavy emphasis on practicality.