Mumbai February 06, 2014: The students of K.J. Somaiya
College of Engineering,
unveiled their latest upgraded All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)- Red Shift Car, RSR-14
- capable of traveling on any kind of terrain (eg. Military areas, Mountainous
areas, Agricultural fields etc.) The Red Shift Car a single seater, four
wheeler drive that runs on petrol using a 305cc engine 10bhp engine would also
participate in a national level intercollegiate design competition- BAJA Racing
Competition organized by Society of Automotive Engineers at Indore on 20th-
23rd February 2014 .This latest version boasts of Better power
transmission, All-wheels-locking Brakes system, infinitely adjustable Pneumatic
Shock absorbers. Glass fibre for bodyworks-ensures better looks and durability
of composites.
Post the inception of Red Shift Racing participated in Auburn,
USA, the Team was ranked 24th for its design overall. It was also the
first Indian team to reach the elite group on an international level. Second
time round in 2013 the team participated in Baja SAE India for which almost all
parts were self-manufactured. The team earned accolades for self-designed
Gearbox – a first. It took a grueling of almost a year for the team in
designing, manufacturing and testing the Red Shift Car before it was ready for
its next challenge at the BAJA Racing Competition in Indore.
BAJA Racing Competition will see participation from 120
colleges who are set to demonstrate their technical expertise and automotive
know-how. The competition also sets pace for industry stalwarts to judge and recognize
talent at the early age and encourage bussing talent.
The BAJA Racing Competition will test the motor, technical,
fuel and cost efficiency etc skill of the Red shift car at the competition. It
also provides us an opportunity to go beyond bookish knowledge and gain
hands-on experience. The competition will also get us noticed in front of
industry stalwarts thus adding to our experience. “We are extremely
thankful for the cooperation and support we have received from the management
especially to Mr Samir Somaiya who has always motivated us team to strive
our very best in attaining our dreams and aspirations” said Sagar Shah, Team leader, Red Shift Racing
Speaking on the launch Shri
Samir Somaiya, Vice President Somaiya Vidyavihar “said Somaiya
Vidyavihar has always encouraged our students to broaden their horizons and endeavor
towards an education that is holistic with a rich learning experience for youth
of India, we take great pride in our students and their achievements and are
overwhelmed with emotions to witness so much talent in our students and congratulate
them on the launch”
Speaking on the achievement Ms
Shubha Pandit, Principal K J Somaiya College of Engineering Said
” Such an remarkable achievement is only possible through students
yearlong hard work and toil, the project promoted leadership, problem solving
skills as well as engineering and business skills throughout the entire
process of designing and building. I congratulate and wish the students all the
best for their upcoming SAE competition, the college is confident that the
students will make a mark for itself amongst other colleges."
About Somaiya
Vidyavihar: (www.somaiya.edu)
Somaiya Vidyavihar was set up with the aim to provide value
based holistic education to the youth of India. Today the Vidyavihar
campus has evolved into a sprawling 65 acre complex at Ghatkopar (a central
suburb of Mumbai) encompassing 31 institutions, 27,000 students and 2,000
faculties. The complex has the entire infrastructure to nurture a quality
education environment. Over the past six decades, Somaiya Vidyavihar has
generated a considerable amount of goodwill amongst the community and is now
aiming to transform itself into a “world class global education
centre”.
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