Vehicle Design and Packaging We are working on redesigning the current generation Toyota Sequoia. The Toyota Sequoia is classified as a sport utility vehicle (SUV). An SUV is a combination of a passenger car with the features of an off-road vehicle. In the US, SUVs are categorized as “light trucks”, as a result, regulations on…
Background/Describe market segment We are working on redesigning the current generation Toyota Sequoia. The Toyota Sequoia is classified as a sport utility vehicle (SUV). A SUV in a combination of a road going passenger car with features of an off-road vehicle. In the US, SUVs are categorized as “light trucks”, as a result regulations on…
Background of Market Segment and Benchmark Vehicles: The vehicle segment which was selected to review during this project was the two-seater luxury sports car. This vehicle is usually purchased by people who are well off financially and are over the age of 50. On average the household income of an individual who is purchasing a…
Background/ Procedure: An instrument or gauge cluster is a device usually positioned in front of the driver which displays useful information for operating a vehicle. The information usually displayed in an instrument cluster is vehicle speed, remaining fuel/range in addition to any vehicle hazard/safety lights. The first vehicle to incorporate an instrument cluster into its…
System engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering decision-making process involved in designing and using systems and products throughout their life cycle. The approach a system engineer takes is that as a car company does not build one component or system, they make an automobile. With that mentality several of the basic characteristics system engineering approach to…
What does systems engineering do? The goal of a system engineer is to oversee the engineering, business, and management aspects of a project or system. System engineers usually work transdisciplinary to ensure a successful realization of a project and are engaged from conception to completion of a project. System engineers are also responsible for analyzing and…
To ensure a thorough evaluation of both drivetrains, both powertrains will be studied under various conditions so the best choice could be made. First, it is important for us to know the EPA fuel economy regulations for when these systems will be. Released into market. If either of these two systems does not meet the…