# 140. Student-Built EV Shatters 0-62mph Record, Leaving Supercars in the Rearview 🏎

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2023-09-19
- Length: 22m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-09-19-140-student-built-ev-shatters-0-62mph-record-leaving-supercars-in-the-rearview
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/140-student-built-ev-shatters-0-62mph-record-leaving-supercars-in-the-rearview-B_HXNNO2

## Summary

Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss the Academic Motorsports Club of Zurich (AMZ) and their student-built electric race car, Mithin, which shattered the 0-62 mph world record with a time of 0.956 seconds. They analyze the vehicle's 'secret sauce,' including its purpose-built design, ultra-lightweight honeycomb aluminum frame, and a unique vacuum system that doubles traction by sucking the car to the ground. The hosts highlight how this student team outperformed production supercars like the Rimac Nevera through first-principles engineering and system-wide optimization.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-09-19-140-student-built-ev-shatters-0-62mph-record-leaving-supercars-in-the-rearview#t=0) Introduction: AMZ and the Mithin Record
- [2:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-09-19-140-student-built-ev-shatters-0-62mph-record-leaving-supercars-in-the-rearview#t=164) The Rivalry with University of Stuttgart
- [5:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-09-19-140-student-built-ev-shatters-0-62mph-record-leaving-supercars-in-the-rearview#t=320) Mithin's Performance and Weight Reduction
- [8:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-09-19-140-student-built-ev-shatters-0-62mph-record-leaving-supercars-in-the-rearview#t=481) Battery Efficiency and Power-to-Weight Ratio
- [11:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-09-19-140-student-built-ev-shatters-0-62mph-record-leaving-supercars-in-the-rearview#t=685) Aerodynamic Innovation: Vacuum Downforce
- [16:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-09-19-140-student-built-ev-shatters-0-62mph-record-leaving-supercars-in-the-rearview#t=990) Implications for EVs and Student Innovation

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Academic Motorsports Club of Zurich (company)
- Mithin (product)
- Rimac Nevera (product)
- University of Stuttgart (company)
- ETH Zurich (company)
- Lucerne University (company)
- Konigsegg (product)
- Dyson (company)

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