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SAE INDIA 2025

The SAE Seventh Edition Bicycle Design Challenge (BDC) 2025 Final Event, organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) India Southern Section and hosted at Prathyusha Engineering College, Thiruvallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 27th & 28th September 2025, served as an excellent platform for promoting innovation, sustainability, and experiential learning among engineering students. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 23 teams representing institutions across India, where students demonstrated their creativity and technical expertise by designing eco-friendly and efficient bicycles, integrating principles of green technology and design thinking. Graced by eminent dignitaries, the program fostered a vibrant environment of learning, collaboration, and innovation, enabling participants to engage with industry experts, faculty, and mentors while applying scientific and mathematical concepts to real-world challenges and strengthening their interest in STEM education.

The competition was systematically structured to include the design and fabrication of human-powered bicycles based on defined rules, ergonomics, and performance benchmarks; technical evaluation through detailed presentations of concepts, calculations, and design justifications before expert jury panels; and dynamic performance assessments such as obstacle courses, endurance tests, and speed trials. A strong emphasis on sustainability encouraged the use of eco-friendly and lightweight materials, while dedicated tech talks and networking sessions provided valuable exposure to industry leaders, innovators, and startup founders. Participants were evaluated across multiple categories, including Overall Performance, Design, Presentation, Dynamic Performance, Maneuverability, and Special Awards, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of engineering excellence.

Highlighting a significant achievement, Team ChakraDhanvi–IARE, comprising students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, under the mentorship of Dr. B. Vijayakrishna, Assistant Professor, secured Third Place (Rank III) in the Design category with Team ID BDC2025012 and received a cash award of ₹5,000. This accomplishment reflects their exceptional creativity, strong engineering design capabilities, and commitment to sustainable solutions. Overall, the event effectively bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, reaffirming Prathyusha Engineering College’s dedication to nurturing innovation, teamwork, and sustainable development while shaping the innovators of tomorrow.

SAE Bicycle Design Competition 2023

Society of Automotive Engineers is an autonomous professional body comprising of automotive enthusiasts from prominent automotive, aerospace and allied industries, academia and students.

The SAEISS Bicycle Design Competition 2023 was conducted at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and was sponsored by M/s TI Cycles of India-Chennai. The department of Mechanical Engineering at IARE incepted “TEAM ENTANGLE” and “TEAM RAVEN”, a combination of Students who possess expertise in the manufacturing techniques necessary for building high-quality bicycles and a faculty to confront a daunting task as pioneers and trailblazers in the creation, production, and testing of an innovative, affordable mobility bicycle design to be a participant in the national level competition and co participated by premier universities and other renowned colleges across the nation. Following a successful endeavor, the team has attained the first prize in the best design category among 53 participating teams.

In 2015, the Department of Mechanical Engineering founded the SAE collegiate club, consisting of 60 students and 2 faculty advisors. The team utilized their prior experience in SAE SUPRA, Go-Kart, Efficycle, and mechatronics motion sensed excavator to commence the design and creation of an Innovative Bicycle. Throughout the project, the team engaged in several techno-commercial discussions.

The team was successful for identifying standard elements, fabricating various critical parts for innovative Bicycle and participated in the prestigious event in Tamilnadu. The significance of the lead team being equal participation by both genders and a complete corporate work structure. Further, the team successfully demonstrated integrity and professional skills in front of national judges, making it a stepping stone for knowledge transfer generations after a Bicycle with no hub and spokes with full suspension incorporated in the design as a mark of innovation. The competition was fully supported and sponsored by the Management and the Principal of IARE.

The dedication and remarkable efforts of the team have made the Bicycle Design Competition a synonymous event with IARE each year. This has set a high standard for the years to come.

SAE EFFI-CYCLE 2021

The SAE Northern Section Effi-cycle 2021 was a virtual event and was sponsored by M/s HONDA, M/s Maruti Suzuki and M/s ICAT. The department of Mechanical Engineering at IARE incepted “TEAM DECA” a combination of Students who possess expertise in the manufacturing techniques necessary for building an energy-efficient three-wheeled vehicle and a faculty to confront a daunting task as pioneers and trailblazers in the design of an innovative, regenerative energy-efficient three-wheeled vehicle to be a participant in the national level competition and co participated by premier universities and other renowned colleges across the nation. Following a successful endeavor, the team has attained the 10th position among 52 participating teams.

SAE collegiate club was started by the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the year 2015 with 60 students and 2 faculty advisors. The team has initiated the design and fabrication of the Innovative Bicycle with prior experience in SAE SUPRA, Go-Kart and mechatronics motion sensed excavator. In the process of building up of the Energy efficient three-wheeled vehicle, the team involved in various techno commercial discussions.

The team was successful for identifying standard elements, fabricating various critical parts for innovative energy efficient three-wheeled vehicle and participated in the prestigious event Virtual Mode. The significance of the lead team being equal participation by both genders and a complete corporate work structure. Further, the team successfully demonstrated integrity and professional skills in front of national judges, making it a stepping stone for knowledge transfer generations after Regeneration System Using Piezo-Electric Transducers incorporated in the design as a mark of innovation. The competition was fully supported and sponsored by the Management and the Principal of IARE.

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