# R&D EV running SimpleFOC --- first test run success
**URL:** https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216
**Category:** announcement
**Created:** [April 8, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216 "2023-04-08T14:16:54Z")
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### Author:  [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/1 "2023-04-08T14:16:54Z")
Cheers.
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### Author:  [@VIPQualityPost](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/VIPQualityPost)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/2 "2023-04-08T14:51:35Z")
Awesome!
Is this using some driver design you made public?
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### Author:  [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/3 "2023-04-08T15:03:13Z")
No. This is closed. Also, I will take this post down in a few days, this is just to showcase to all regular forum visitors what could be done.
Cheers,
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### Author:  [@Juan-Antonio\_Soren\_E](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Juan-Antonio_Soren_E)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/4 "2023-04-08T15:06:08Z")
Oh its happening !!!
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### Author:  [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/5 "2023-04-09T15:09:49Z")
> [@VIPQualityPost](#):
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> driver design you made public
I will open the design towards the end of this year as it requires pretty major modifications after the extensive testing we performed and after it passes the field track test and review results which will be end of this month.
It is really expensive though and requires a lot of external components as well as 3d printed enclosures, cooling, and very serious custom wiring. This is not a hobby grade work, think about $500 only for the driver package just to manufacture. Then you need external components for the throttle, battery management, safety, etc. It’s an EV assembly, not a home made ESC board you put on a scooter motor. It drives a light EV up to 100v/300a which is enough to power a 500kg vehicle.
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### Author:  [@Juan-Antonio\_Soren\_E](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Juan-Antonio_Soren_E)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/6 "2023-04-09T18:01:32Z")
You should live stream the track session. Let’s see how fast it goes 🕶 are you able to stream the data? Maybe just point a GoPro at a speedometer
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### Author:  [@wrcman555](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/wrcman555)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/7 "2023-04-09T18:24:41Z")
Were any changes made to the firmware to support regeneration?
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### Author:  [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/8 "2023-04-09T18:48:41Z")
> [@wrcman555](#):
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> support regeneration
No regen. Any regen circuit is external to the driver. This is just a driver / auxiliaries / BMS / C&C combo. If you need regen then there is extra circuitry as well as changes to the firmware. I’m sure the regen and so many other things will come later, it will have enough work to support the effort for years. This is a university R&D sponsored effort, I’m helping them for free to demystify motor control and get them interested in the whole process of FOC. In fact I donated myself quite a lot of $$$ to their team for hardware.
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### Author:  [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/9 "2023-04-09T18:56:08Z")
> [@Juan-Antonio\_Soren\_E](#):
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> stream the track session
You can watch it here
> **[2023 Programme | Shell Eco-marathon](https://www.shellecomarathon.com/about/previous-seasons/2023-programme-on-track.html#vanity-aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hlbGxlY29tYXJhdGhvbi5jb20vMjAyMy1wcm9ncmFtbWUtb24tdHJhY2suaHRtbA)**
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> In 2023, Regional Competitions are back and will once again take centre stage to allow teams to compete against a range of participants from more countries.
One of the competitors is running SimpleFOC.
> **[Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2023 | Prototype | Battery Electric](https://results.sem-app.com/app/sem_2023_us/P/BE)**
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> View the latest on-track and technical inspection results for the Prototype Battery Electric category at Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2023
Cheers,
Valentine
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### Author:  [@wrcman555](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/wrcman555)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/10 "2023-04-09T20:38:45Z")
Makes sense! Awesome to see.
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### Author:  [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/11 "2023-04-10T20:26:41Z")
I posted better photos of the driver assembly.
Cheers,
Valentine
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### Author:  [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/12 "2023-04-13T20:47:18Z")
Live pictures from the track !!!
@Antun_Skuric , @runger, and everyone else who helps here, you guys did/do an outstanding job, your work is really out in the real world.
Cheers,
Valentine
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### Author:  [@Juan-Antonio\_Soren\_E](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Juan-Antonio_Soren_E)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/13 "2023-04-13T20:52:51Z")
May the torque be with you !! 🏎
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### Author:  [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)
#### Post date: [April 14, 2023, 7:36am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/14 "2023-04-14T07:36:37Z")
It looks really awesome, best of luck! 💪
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### Author:  [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)
#### Post date: [April 14, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/15 "2023-04-14T15:41:24Z")
Real time updates, the vehicle passed ALL technical inspection checks, which is a huge achievement, many vehicles don’t even make it through the technical to be allowed to compete!
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### Author:  [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)
#### Post date: [April 15, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/r-d-ev-running-simplefoc-first-test-run-success/3216/16 "2023-04-15T16:01:31Z")
More track videos, the EV is running on the Indianapolis 500 Track, the biggest motor speedway in the world.
Cheers,
Valentine