Hi,
I am Sudharshun Iyengar representing a formula Electric Car making Team called Team Ojas from India. I have a small confusion regarding a rule in the FSAE 2014 Rule Book.

Let me quote the rule that i was confused with. EV 3.4.3 - "All accumulator containers must lie within the frame."

In our design, we use 2 battery packs on either sides of the car. The batteries are placed such that bottom 3/4th of the car is covered by chassis frame and the battery container is tightly bolted to it. The top 1/4th of the container pops out, that is covered by water proof panelling. Hence the entire battery container is covered and water proof. So have we satisfied the rule?

Another totally different doubt I had was that can we use an HVD such that its placed in series and in between the two Battery packs?

Any reply is appreciated. Thanks is advance.