Students from Chennai-based ed-tech start-up, Skill-Lync have built a full-scale in-house SUV. The ‘LyncerS1’ prototype helped students gain first-hand experience in automotive engineering. The company’s vision is to provide deep expertise to its students. Thus, this initiative allows students to work on the project and learn practical aspects of automobile engineering.
Skill-Lync announced that a team of 10 students and technical engineers built the full-scale in-house SUV prototype. The prototype SUV will be available for on-road test drives in the next six months. Visitors will be able to get on-road test rides at one of the Skill-Lync offices. The on-road test drives will allow visitors to gain first-hand experience of a vehicle designed by and for the students.
The students from Skill-Lync finished the designing phase of the SUV in 12 months. Students had the opportunity to work with 1500 components and 100 sub-assemblies to design the full-scale SUV. The students and engineers are now in talks with multiple suppliers and manufacturers to roll out the finished product.
The design of the SUV allows compatibility with an internal combustion engine and electric powertrains. The engine it uses is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. It produces a peak output of 134 BHP at 6000rpm and 163 Nm at 4500rpm. The SUV is proposed to have a top speed of 100 kmph. The initial prototype includes basic safety features such as ABS, EBD, seat belts, etc.
However, Skill-Lync says more students will continue building SUV prototypes with more technology. These also include additional safety features such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Furthermore, they will also build a Battery Management System (BMS) and motor controller for an electrified powertrain option. With the ICE prototype ready and an electric version to come soon, we can also expect a hybrid powertrain.
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