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OS combined cycle: /* Overview of the Eco Mechanics */

2018-09-09T11:53:39Z

Overview of the Eco Mechanics

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	Also, they can learn about using straight vegetable oil (SVO) kits on diesel engines they might use, and, they can also learn about [http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6887 how to modify their mufflers to silence them more effectively].		Also, they can learn about using straight vegetable oil (SVO) kits on diesel engines they might use, and, they can also learn about [http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6887 how to modify their mufflers to silence them more effectively].

	Other things that can be learned include making fairings and windscreens using [[gridbeam]].		Other things that can be learned include making fairings and windscreens for cars, trikes and motorbikes using [[gridbeam]].

	=Regulations=		=Regulations=

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	The microcar can be kept [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcar small] and similar to the [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZ0duEFCmx4/maxresdefault.jpg 1964 Austin Mini Moke Shorty]. The custom mini moke chassis platform will also need to be made [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street-legal_vehicle road-legal]. This might mean the whole chassis platform (chassis, suspension, ...) might need to be bought from a certified mini moke (parts) manufacturer (see [http://mokeinternational.com here] and [http://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=37 here]). Another option is to make th frame using gridbeam. All though the mini moke might be the most useful design to base it on (due to higher ground clearance, better suspension), alternatives could also be made say on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locost Locost], as it too has many parts manufacturers that can provide the (road legal) chassis and suspension. In case no suitable suppliers can be found, builders can have their chassis welded from scratch (using plans from [http://archive.is/Qn8iI minitrucs.free.fr], [http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/austin/moke/moke_austin/1966.html Automobile-catalog], [http://amcgb.com/amc-cub/ AMC Cub (chassis frame)], [http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/moke%20body%20service%20parts%20list.pdf Minimania] (for mini moke), [http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/chassis/plans/3d_model/ super7thheaven], [http://www.locost7.info/mirror/chassis.php locost7.info], [http://mcsorley.squarespace.com/plans/ Sevenesque] (for locost), and fit the suspension themselves.		The microcar can be kept [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcar small] and similar to the [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZ0duEFCmx4/maxresdefault.jpg 1964 Austin Mini Moke Shorty]. The custom mini moke chassis platform will also need to be made [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street-legal_vehicle road-legal]. This might mean the whole chassis platform (chassis, suspension, ...) might need to be bought from a certified mini moke (parts) manufacturer (see [http://mokeinternational.com here] and [http://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=37 here]). Another option is to make the frame using gridbeam. All though the mini moke might be the most useful design to base it on (due to higher ground clearance, better suspension), alternatives could also be made say on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locost Locost], as it too has many parts manufacturers that can provide the (road legal) chassis and suspension. In case no suitable suppliers can be found, builders can have their chassis welded from scratch (using plans from [http://archive.is/Qn8iI minitrucs.free.fr], [http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/austin/moke/moke_austin/1966.html Automobile-catalog], [http://amcgb.com/amc-cub/ AMC Cub (chassis frame)], [http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/moke%20body%20service%20parts%20list.pdf Minimania] (for mini moke), [http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/chassis/plans/3d_model/ super7thheaven], [http://www.locost7.info/mirror/chassis.php locost7.info], [http://mcsorley.squarespace.com/plans/ Sevenesque] (for locost), and fit the suspension themselves.

	In addition to organising microcar races, mini dirt bike and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minibike mini street bike] races too can be organised (on pocketbike racing tracks). Due to their small weight, dirt bikes can be made to run on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed-air_vehicle compressed air]. See also [http://melbournedesignawards.com.au/mda2010/entry_details_v03.asp?ID=3257&Category_ID=4500 this blow-up schematic]. Any (mini) dirt bike frame can be used for this, or a frame can be made using gridbeam.		In addition to organising microcar races, mini dirt bike and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minibike mini street bike] races too can be organised (on pocketbike racing tracks). Due to their small weight, dirt bikes can be made to run on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed-air_vehicle compressed air]. See also [http://melbournedesignawards.com.au/mda2010/entry_details_v03.asp?ID=3257&Category_ID=4500 this blow-up schematic]. Any (mini) dirt bike frame can be used for this, or a frame can be made using gridbeam.

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2018-09-09T11:48:45Z

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	=Vehicles to race with on tracks=		=Vehicles to race with on tracks=
	The microcar can be kept [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcar small] and similar to the [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZ0duEFCmx4/maxresdefault.jpg 1964 Austin Mini Moke Shorty]. The custom mini moke chassis platform will also need to be made [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street-legal_vehicle road-legal]. This might mean the whole chassis platform (chassis, suspension, ...) might need to be bought from a certified mini moke (parts) manufacturer (see [http://mokeinternational.com here] and [http://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=37 here]). All though the mini moke might be the most useful design to base it on (due to higher ground clearance, better suspension), alternatives could also be made say on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locost Locost], as it too has many parts manufacturers that can provide the (road legal) chassis and suspension. In case no suitable suppliers can be found, builders can have their chassis welded from scratch (using plans from [http://archive.is/Qn8iI minitrucs.free.fr], [http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/austin/moke/moke_austin/1966.html Automobile-catalog], [http://amcgb.com/amc-cub/ AMC Cub (chassis frame)], [http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/moke%20body%20service%20parts%20list.pdf Minimania] (for mini moke), [http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/chassis/plans/3d_model/ super7thheaven], [http://www.locost7.info/mirror/chassis.php locost7.info], [http://mcsorley.squarespace.com/plans/ Sevenesque] (for locost), and fit the suspension themselves.		The microcar can be kept [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcar small] and similar to the [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZ0duEFCmx4/maxresdefault.jpg 1964 Austin Mini Moke Shorty]. The custom mini moke chassis platform will also need to be made [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street-legal_vehicle road-legal]. This might mean the whole chassis platform (chassis, suspension, ...) might need to be bought from a certified mini moke (parts) manufacturer (see [http://mokeinternational.com here] and [http://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=37 here]). Another option is to make th frame using gridbeam. All though the mini moke might be the most useful design to base it on (due to higher ground clearance, better suspension), alternatives could also be made say on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locost Locost], as it too has many parts manufacturers that can provide the (road legal) chassis and suspension. In case no suitable suppliers can be found, builders can have their chassis welded from scratch (using plans from [http://archive.is/Qn8iI minitrucs.free.fr], [http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/austin/moke/moke_austin/1966.html Automobile-catalog], [http://amcgb.com/amc-cub/ AMC Cub (chassis frame)], [http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/moke%20body%20service%20parts%20list.pdf Minimania] (for mini moke), [http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/chassis/plans/3d_model/ super7thheaven], [http://www.locost7.info/mirror/chassis.php locost7.info], [http://mcsorley.squarespace.com/plans/ Sevenesque] (for locost), and fit the suspension themselves.

	In addition to organising microcar races, mini dirt bike and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minibike mini street bike] races too can be organised (on pocketbike racing tracks). Due to their small weight, dirt bikes can be made to run on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed-air_vehicle compressed air]. See also [http://melbournedesignawards.com.au/mda2010/entry_details_v03.asp?ID=3257&Category_ID=4500 this blow-up schematic]. Any (mini) dirt bike frame can be used for this.		In addition to organising microcar races, mini dirt bike and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minibike mini street bike] races too can be organised (on pocketbike racing tracks). Due to their small weight, dirt bikes can be made to run on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed-air_vehicle compressed air]. See also [http://melbournedesignawards.com.au/mda2010/entry_details_v03.asp?ID=3257&Category_ID=4500 this blow-up schematic]. Any (mini) dirt bike frame can be used for this, or a frame can be made using gridbeam.
	Mini street bikes too can can be used, and (unlike the dirt bike), they can even be made sure they're road-legal (so it can be driven to the track). Perhaps the most ideal minibike for this could be either the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_ST_series_(minibike) Honda Dax or Honda Monkey] (due to their low cost, wide availability, and presence of many clones). Unlike the dirtbike, the original (4-stroke) engine can be used then, and operated on a different fuel (such as biobutanol, ethanol, hydrogen/oxyhydrogen -made on-site using an electrolyzer-, ...) or a gas (biogas, methane, ...)		Mini street bikes too can can be used, and (unlike the dirt bike), they can even be made sure they're road-legal (so it can be driven to the track). Perhaps the most ideal minibike for this could be either the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_ST_series_(minibike) Honda Dax or Honda Monkey] (due to their low cost, wide availability, and presence of many clones). Unlike the dirtbike, the original (4-stroke) engine can be used then, and operated on a different fuel (such as biobutanol, ethanol, hydrogen/oxyhydrogen -made on-site using an electrolyzer-, ...) or a gas (biogas, methane, ...)

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2018-09-09T11:45:45Z

Overview of the Eco Mechanics

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	The things eco mechanics can learn about car tuning/modifying the engine include i.e. running on different (low or zero polluting) fuels -i.e. [[ethanol]], [[methanol]], [[biogas]], [[methane]], [[nitrous oxide]], ...- by either [http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library/ethanol_motherearth/me2.html modifying the carburettor] or integrating custom [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_control_unit ECU's] with fuel injectors on 4-stroke gasoline engines they could use (like the Honda GX200 to 400 series, Tecumseh, EcoMoto, Kohler, Robin, Briggs & Stratton, Yamaha, TKM, Aixro, VT250 from Swissauto (or Tech F-1, Suter Vampire, Biland, Oral, GM) ).		The things eco mechanics can learn about car tuning/modifying the engine include i.e. running on different (low or zero polluting) fuels -i.e. [[ethanol]], [[methanol]], [[biogas]], [[methane]], [[nitrous oxide]], ...- by either [http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library/ethanol_motherearth/me2.html modifying the carburettor] or integrating custom [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_control_unit ECU's] with fuel injectors on 4-stroke gasoline engines they could use (like the Honda GX200 to 400 series, Tecumseh, EcoMoto, Kohler, Robin, Briggs & Stratton, Yamaha, TKM, Aixro, VT250 from Swissauto (or Tech F-1, Suter Vampire, Biland, Oral, GM) ).

	Also, they can learn about using straight vegetable oil (SVO) kits on diesel engines they might use, and ~~finally~~, they can also learn about [http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6887 how to modify their mufflers to silence them more effectively].		Also, they can learn about using straight vegetable oil (SVO) kits on diesel engines they might use, and, they can also learn about [http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6887 how to modify their mufflers to silence them more effectively].

			Other things that can be learned include making fairings and windscreens using [[gridbeam]].

	=Regulations=		=Regulations=

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OS combined cycle: /* Vehicles to race with on tracks */

2016-09-01T08:02:47Z

Vehicles to race with on tracks

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	The microcar can be kept [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcar small] and similar to the [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZ0duEFCmx4/maxresdefault.jpg 1964 Austin Mini Moke Shorty]. The custom mini moke chassis platform will also need to be made [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street-legal_vehicle road-legal]. This might mean the whole chassis platform (chassis, suspension, ...) might need to be bought from a certified mini moke (parts) manufacturer (see [http://mokeinternational.com here] and [http://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=37 here]). All though the mini moke might be the most useful design to base it on (due to higher ground clearance, better suspension), alternatives could also be made say on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locost Locost], as it too has many parts manufacturers that can provide the (road legal) chassis and suspension. In case no suitable suppliers can be found, builders can have their chassis welded from scratch (using plans from [http://archive.is/Qn8iI minitrucs.free.fr], [http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/austin/moke/moke_austin/1966.html Automobile-catalog], [http://amcgb.com/amc-cub/ AMC Cub (chassis frame)], [http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/moke%20body%20service%20parts%20list.pdf Minimania] (for mini moke), [http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/chassis/plans/3d_model/ super7thheaven], [http://www.locost7.info/mirror/chassis.php locost7.info], [http://mcsorley.squarespace.com/plans/ Sevenesque] (for locost), and fit the suspension themselves.		The microcar can be kept [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcar small] and similar to the [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZ0duEFCmx4/maxresdefault.jpg 1964 Austin Mini Moke Shorty]. The custom mini moke chassis platform will also need to be made [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street-legal_vehicle road-legal]. This might mean the whole chassis platform (chassis, suspension, ...) might need to be bought from a certified mini moke (parts) manufacturer (see [http://mokeinternational.com here] and [http://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=37 here]). All though the mini moke might be the most useful design to base it on (due to higher ground clearance, better suspension), alternatives could also be made say on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locost Locost], as it too has many parts manufacturers that can provide the (road legal) chassis and suspension. In case no suitable suppliers can be found, builders can have their chassis welded from scratch (using plans from [http://archive.is/Qn8iI minitrucs.free.fr], [http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/austin/moke/moke_austin/1966.html Automobile-catalog], [http://amcgb.com/amc-cub/ AMC Cub (chassis frame)], [http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/moke%20body%20service%20parts%20list.pdf Minimania] (for mini moke), [http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/chassis/plans/3d_model/ super7thheaven], [http://www.locost7.info/mirror/chassis.php locost7.info], [http://mcsorley.squarespace.com/plans/ Sevenesque] (for locost), and fit the suspension themselves.

	In addition to organising microcar races, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minibike ~~minibike~~] races too can be organised (on pocketbike racing tracks). Due to their small weight, ~~dirtbikes~~ can be made to run on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed-air_vehicle compressed air]. See also [http://melbournedesignawards.com.au/mda2010/entry_details_v03.asp?ID=3257&Category_ID=4500 this blow-up schematic]. Any ~~dirtbike~~ frame can be used for this.		In addition to organising microcar races, mini dirt bike and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minibike mini street bike] races too can be organised (on pocketbike racing tracks). Due to their small weight, dirt bikes can be made to run on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed-air_vehicle compressed air]. See also [http://melbournedesignawards.com.au/mda2010/entry_details_v03.asp?ID=3257&Category_ID=4500 this blow-up schematic]. Any (mini) dirt bike frame can be used for this.
	~~Minibikes~~ too can can be used, and (unlike the ~~dirtbike~~), they can even be made sure they're road-legal (so it can be driven to the track). Perhaps the most ideal minibike for this could be either the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_ST_series_(minibike) Honda Dax or Honda Monkey] (due to their low cost, wide availability, and presence of many clones). Unlike the dirtbike, the original engine can be used then, and operated on a different fuel (such as ethanol, hydrogen/oxyhydrogen, ...) or a gas (biogas, methane, ...)		Mini street bikes too can can be used, and (unlike the dirt bike), they can even be made sure they're road-legal (so it can be driven to the track). Perhaps the most ideal minibike for this could be either the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_ST_series_(minibike) Honda Dax or Honda Monkey] (due to their low cost, wide availability, and presence of many clones). Unlike the dirtbike, the original (4-stroke) engine can be used then, and operated on a different fuel (such as biobutanol, ethanol, hydrogen/oxyhydrogen -made on-site using an electrolyzer-, ...) or a gas (biogas, methane, ...)

	=See also=		=See also=

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2016-09-01T07:49:50Z

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	The microcar can be kept [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcar small] and similar to the [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZ0duEFCmx4/maxresdefault.jpg 1964 Austin Mini Moke Shorty]. The custom mini moke chassis platform will also need to be made [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street-legal_vehicle road-legal]. This might mean the whole chassis platform (chassis, suspension, ...) might need to be bought from a certified mini moke (parts) manufacturer (see [http://mokeinternational.com here] and [http://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=37 here]). All though the mini moke might be the most useful design to base it on (due to higher ground clearance, better suspension), alternatives could also be made say on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locost Locost], as it too has many parts manufacturers that can provide the (road legal) chassis and suspension. In case no suitable suppliers can be found, builders can have their chassis welded from scratch (using plans from [http://archive.is/Qn8iI minitrucs.free.fr], [http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/austin/moke/moke_austin/1966.html Automobile-catalog], [http://amcgb.com/amc-cub/ AMC Cub (chassis frame)], [http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/moke%20body%20service%20parts%20list.pdf Minimania] (for mini moke), [http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/chassis/plans/3d_model/ super7thheaven], [http://www.locost7.info/mirror/chassis.php locost7.info], [http://mcsorley.squarespace.com/plans/ Sevenesque] (for locost), and fit the suspension themselves.		The microcar can be kept [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcar small] and similar to the [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZ0duEFCmx4/maxresdefault.jpg 1964 Austin Mini Moke Shorty]. The custom mini moke chassis platform will also need to be made [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street-legal_vehicle road-legal]. This might mean the whole chassis platform (chassis, suspension, ...) might need to be bought from a certified mini moke (parts) manufacturer (see [http://mokeinternational.com here] and [http://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=37 here]). All though the mini moke might be the most useful design to base it on (due to higher ground clearance, better suspension), alternatives could also be made say on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locost Locost], as it too has many parts manufacturers that can provide the (road legal) chassis and suspension. In case no suitable suppliers can be found, builders can have their chassis welded from scratch (using plans from [http://archive.is/Qn8iI minitrucs.free.fr], [http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/austin/moke/moke_austin/1966.html Automobile-catalog], [http://amcgb.com/amc-cub/ AMC Cub (chassis frame)], [http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/moke%20body%20service%20parts%20list.pdf Minimania] (for mini moke), [http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/chassis/plans/3d_model/ super7thheaven], [http://www.locost7.info/mirror/chassis.php locost7.info], [http://mcsorley.squarespace.com/plans/ Sevenesque] (for locost), and fit the suspension themselves.

	In addition to organising microcar races, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minibike minibike] races too can be organised (on pocketbike racing tracks). Due to their small weight, ~~minibikes and pitbikes~~ can be made to run on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed-air_vehicle compressed air]. See also [http://melbournedesignawards.com.au/mda2010/entry_details_v03.asp?ID=3257&Category_ID=4500 this blow-up schematic]. ~~Similar to the mini moke design, the minibike~~ can be ~~created on a chassis of a particular type of bike~~, and it can ~~also~~ be made sure it's road-legal (so it can be driven to the track). Perhaps the most ideal minibike ~~to base it on~~ could be either the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_ST_series_(minibike) Honda Dax or Honda Monkey] (due to their low cost, wide availability, and presence of many clones).		In addition to organising microcar races, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minibike minibike] races too can be organised (on pocketbike racing tracks). Due to their small weight, dirtbikes can be made to run on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed-air_vehicle compressed air]. See also [http://melbournedesignawards.com.au/mda2010/entry_details_v03.asp?ID=3257&Category_ID=4500 this blow-up schematic]. Any dirtbike frame can be used for this.
			Minibikes too can can be used, and (unlike the dirtbike), they can even be made sure they're road-legal (so it can be driven to the track). Perhaps the most ideal minibike for this could be either the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_ST_series_(minibike) Honda Dax or Honda Monkey] (due to their low cost, wide availability, and presence of many clones). Unlike the dirtbike, the original engine can be used then, and operated on a different fuel (such as ethanol, hydrogen/oxyhydrogen, ...) or a gas (biogas, methane, ...)

	=See also=		=See also=

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	The amount of regulation/uniformity should be kept low, to ensure that contestants have the most freedom as possible. This will also make sure that it's not necessarily the best driver that wins the race but rather the contestant (or team) that has the best engineering skills.		The amount of regulation/uniformity should be kept low, to ensure that contestants have the most freedom as possible. This will also make sure that it's not necessarily the best driver that wins the race but rather the contestant (or team) that has the best engineering skills.

	The cars for instance can be fitted with any engine they prefer, and even (simple) hybrid drivetrains can be made if preferred (plain series hybrid, with no energy storage). Also, regular gearboxes can be used, or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission\|CVT's].		The cars for instance can be fitted with any engine they prefer, and even (simple) hybrid drivetrains can be made if preferred (plain series hybrid, with no energy storage). Also, regular gearboxes can be used, or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission CVT's].

	Full rubber tyres (rather than air-filled ones) should be standard though with all vehicles (cars and motorbikes). Also, with the minibikes (NOT the cars), the only approved type of engine should be the compressed-air engine.		Full rubber tyres (rather than air-filled ones) should be standard though with all vehicles (cars and motorbikes). Also, with the minibikes (NOT the cars), the only approved type of engine should be the compressed-air engine.

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Regulations

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	The amount of regulation/uniformity should be kept low, to ensure that contestants have the most freedom as possible. This will also make sure that it's not necessarily the best driver that wins the race but rather the contestant (or team) that has the best engineering skills.		The amount of regulation/uniformity should be kept low, to ensure that contestants have the most freedom as possible. This will also make sure that it's not necessarily the best driver that wins the race but rather the contestant (or team) that has the best engineering skills.

	The cars for instance can be fitted with any engine they prefer, and even (simple) hybrid drivetrains can be made if preferred (plain series hybrid, with no energy storage). Also, regular gearboxes can be used, or [~~[continuously variable transmission~~\|CVT's]].		The cars for instance can be fitted with any engine they prefer, and even (simple) hybrid drivetrains can be made if preferred (plain series hybrid, with no energy storage). Also, regular gearboxes can be used, or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission\|CVT's].

	Full rubber tyres (rather than air-filled ones) should be standard though with all vehicles (cars and motorbikes). Also, with the minibikes (NOT the cars), the only approved type of engine should be the compressed-air engine.		Full rubber tyres (rather than air-filled ones) should be standard though with all vehicles (cars and motorbikes). Also, with the minibikes (NOT the cars), the only approved type of engine should be the compressed-air engine.

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	* [[Car#Custom mini moke\|Custom mini moke design]]		* [[Car#Custom mini moke\|Custom mini moke design]]

	==Other eco races==		=Other eco races=
	* [http://www.ecocar2.org/ Ecocar2 race]		* [http://www.ecocar2.org/ Ecocar2 race]
	* [http://ecocar3.org/ Ecocar3 race]		* [http://ecocar3.org/ Ecocar3 race]

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	=See also=		=See also=
	* [[Car#Custom mini moke\|Custom mini moke design]]		* [[Car#Custom mini moke\|Custom mini moke design]]

			==Other eco races==
			* [http://www.ecocar2.org/ Ecocar2 race]
			* [http://ecocar3.org/ Ecocar3 race]
			* [https://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/shell-ecomarathon.html Shell Eco-marathon]
			* [https://www.thesuntrip.com/ The sun trip]
			* [https://www.electrathonamerica.org/ Electrathon]
			* [http://wgc.or.jp/ WGC race]

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