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The following is an example list of areas that may be considered for the determination of the practicality scoring for the solar car. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, additional items may be considered, and not all items may be included in the final scoring.
- Driver and Occupant Amenities
- Quality of Features
- Infotainment System
- Phone Connectivity
- Ease of Operation
- Internal and External Styling
- Fit & Finish
- Watertight Cabin
- Visibility
- Seats
- Doors
- Cargo Space
- Spare Tire Kit
ASC 2018 Practicality Scoring
The scoring results for ASC 2018 is summarized here:
| Minnesota | App State | Iowa | Bologna | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control and Operation | 26 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 |
| Occupant convenience and comfort | 24 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 |
| Feature | 28 | 17 | 27 | 24 | 22 |
Curb appeal/ Look and feel | 28 | 23 | 25 | 31 | 26 |
| Je ne sais quoi | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Dynamic Performance | 70 | 99 | 80 | 70 | 71 |
| Total | 203 | 203 | 201 | 199 | 198 |
Walkthrough of ASC 2018 Practicality Judging
During display day we were given a hint of what to expect during the actual practicality scoring. One of the judges gave us some hints as to what to talk about during our practicality presentation including special features, storage space, vehicle performance (i.e max torque, horsepower, 0-60mph acceleration time, top speed, efficiency, range, hill climb, braking), and user-comfort features (i.e Noise Vibration Harshness, ventilation, passenger space, storage).
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