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Re: DARPA Grand Challenge Photos

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What is team Caltech doing for gas storage?
Well, it's optimistic, but we do have an aux. fuel tank that can be switched under computer control.


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Also, if the engine dies, do you have automatic restart attempts?
Yes.


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Last, did you modify the suspension at all.
Yes, it's been lifted four inches and we have some very cool kevlar lined B.F. Goodrich tires (the same ones used on military humvees).


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Also, I'm curious of how it shifts (what type of linkage and actuator).
We're using an UltraMotion linear stepper motor that handles the shifting.

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