Revised Internal Book Categories + Subcategories

Currently, there are many ‘less relevant’ categories, which do not help us with budgeting. We are revisiting these categories while thinking about what costs are most important when planning out a budget for the next car.

New Categories

Category	Description
Aerobody	Shell of vehicle, mostly composite/layup material and consumable costs
Interiors	Any interior design items - could be composite materials,
Chassis	Frame of the vehicle, category mostly for chassis tubes and machining services such as welding done through the E3 machine shop
Dynamics	Rims, steering, etc.
Mech Misc.
Elec Integration	Battery box items
Hardware	PCBs, components, wires, etc.
Array	Solar array, encapsulation
Elec Misc.
Race Fees	American Solar Challenge (ASC) Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) Other (there has been some discussion about doing a mini race in Canada)
General	Web hosting services, website builder, domain Transportation Equipment Any shared equipment (typically purchased through EngSoc or WEEF)

New Subcategories

Aerobody	Description
Mold Materials	Mold Materials (MDF, adhesive, etc.) Mold fabrication services
Layup Consumables	Mold Materials Vacuum bagging, tape, etc. Prepreg core / carbon fiber Nomex honeycomb core
Windshield & Windows	Thermoforming Material
Thermoforming
Finishing	Painting
Lights	Thermoforming Material
Misc.
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Chassis	Description
Chassis Tubes	VR3 package
Welding	Machining services, typically done at the E3 machine shop
Jig	Holds the chassis in place during welding
Powder Coating	Protective material to coat the chassis to prevent rust/damage
Misc.
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Dynamics	Description
Rims	Material cost Machining costs
Hubs & Bearings
Steering	Steering Column Hardware (fasteners, screws, bolts, etc.)
Suspension	Hardware
Brakes
Pedals
Misc.
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Hardware	Description
PCB Components
PCB Fabrication
Wires, Cables and Harnesses
Equipment
Lights
Charger	Differs for challenger…?
Misc
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Solar	Description
Solar Array
Encapsulation	Assuming we won’t be doing our own
MPPTs
Misc.
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Elec Integration	Description
Li-Ion Cells
Module Materials
Other Enclosures
Manufacturing
Battery Box Enclosures
Misc.
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General	Description
Licenses and Subscriptions
FSGP / ASC Race Fees
Shipping + Customs Clearance
Equipment
Rentals + Facilities	External storage rentals, facilities, etc. Living accommodations
Travel	Gas

Race	Description
FSGP Fees
Shipping + Customs Clearance
ASC Fees