At SOFAMEL, we remain committed to projects that promote innovation, young talent and technological development. That is why we have renewed our collaboration with UPC ecoRacing, the Formula Student team from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), contributing to the development of their new electric single-seater, the ecoRV.
The vehicle, designed to compete in both conventional and autonomous categories, represents a major step forward compared with previous generations. Its key innovations include the integration of autonomous driving systems, a modular carbon fibre chassis divided into six sections, all-wheel drive, a completely redesigned aerodynamic package and a newly developed propulsion system to improve performance and efficiency.
As part of this collaboration, SOFAMEL has supplied SGC Comfort ultra-thin dielectric gloves SGC Comfort and insulating blankets, protection solutions designed to ensure safety when working on low-voltage electrical installations and equipment.
The Class 0 SGC Comfort dielectric gloves combine certified electrical protection with excellent tactile sensitivity, flexibility and comfort, features that are particularly valuable for precision tasks such as diagnostics, electrical connections and the handling of electrical and electronic components. Meanwhile, the electrical insulating blankets provide additional protection against electrical hazards during the installation, testing and maintenance of electrical installations and equipment.
This equipment enables the team to work with greater safety throughout the various stages of the vehicle's development and testing, helping them meet the technical challenges involved in a highly complex project such as the ecoRV.
The season will conclude with the team's participation in two of the most important events on the Formula Student calendar: Formula Student Spain, taking place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from 1 to 7 August, and Formula Student Germany, from 11 to 16 August, regarded as one of the world's most prestigious university engineering competitions.
At SOFAMEL, we are proud to be part of initiatives that bring universities and industry closer together, encourage the practical application of knowledge and contribute to the training of the professionals who will lead the engineering and mobility of the future.