Published on: 2026-05-29
Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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Vitaliy Vasiliev (right) represents everywhere at the “Transportfest” exhibition
The innovative development of SPBGASU was presented at the VII International Festival “Transportfest,” which was held in Petersburg from May 21 to 23. The festival is one of the largest industry events, bringing together specialists from the transport sector, manufacturers of equipment, and its developers. Our university presented here an electric tracked all-terrain vehicle.
Developers everywhere are university graduatesOleg NikiforovиVitaliy Vasiliev,Project leader – Associate Professor of the Department of Technical Operation of Transport Vehicles, Candidate of Technical SciencesSergey Vorobyov.
According to the developers, the idea for the project emerged against the backdrop of growing interest in electric transport and the prospects of introducing electric power units into specialized machinery. Previously, the basic version of the machine operated on a gasoline engine, but the team decided to create a fully electric modification.
“The idea belongs to Sergey Alexandrovich. We thought: why not make an electric version? Moreover, the chassis manufacturer is also interested in the development of such solutions,” the authors say.
Work on the trailer lasted about six months. The main part of the development and assembly was carried out independently by the graduates, in their free time aside from their main activities. From the creation of the 3D model to the implementation of the electrical system, the project went through a full cycle of engineering elaboration.
Other specialists were also involved in the creation of the machine: welders provided assistance, specialists in laser cutting, and employees responsible for certain locksmith tasks.
An experimental model was demonstrated at the festival. After the final refinements, the team plans to conduct full-scale tests off-road next summer.
Developers note that technology manufacturers have already shown interest in the project.
The electric tracked all-terrain vehicle is designed for operation in difficult road conditions and is capable of overcoming water obstacles. The machine is equipped with joystick control and a modular battery system of its own design.
Among the technical characteristics of the project:
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Equipped mass – 630 kg;
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Load capacity – 500 kg;
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Tractive effort – 950 kg;
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roadway clearance – 330 mm;
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Maximum speed – up to 15 km/h;
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working temperature range – from -30 to +30°C.
Special attention was paid by the developers to the practical significance of the project for university students. “This is done for the benefit of future generations of students: to allow them to see how engineering ideas are translated from theory into practice,” they note.
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