September 24, 2009
July 8th, 2009
More info at http://americansolarchallenge.org/event/asc2009/FSGP2009_info.html and http://www.newpaltz.edu/solarcar/
March 13, 2009
Check out the Shell website for more info!- There's a meeting this Saturday (September 26th) at 11 am at AML. The main tasks will be cutting fiberglass fabric to size for
some of the molds and getting vacuum bags ready for laying up the body work. Map to AML is here. Remember, we can/do provide transportation from campus...but you have to email solarcar@email.arizona.edu and request it.
July 8th, 2009
- Progress is being made on upgrading Solar Streaker's power systems and chassis.
- In other news, the Formula Sun GP concluded recently, with UK (the team we edged out narrowly in NASC 2008) the runner-up. Full results are:
| Team | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Total Results | ||||
| # | Team | Car Name | Laps | Laps | Laps | Laps | Fastest Lap | |
| 35 | University of Minnesota | Centaurus | 169 | 152 | 166 | 487 | 0:02:20 | |
| 3 | University of Kentucky | Gato del Sol III | 109 | 138 | 146 | 393 | 0:02:33 | |
| 11 | Northwestern | SC5 | 124 | 102 | 145 | 371 | 0:02:58 | |
| 24 | University of Waterloo | Midnight Sun IX | 135 | 104 | 127 | 366 | 0:02:53 | |
| 5 | Illinois State University | Mercury II | 77 | 125 | 108 | 310 | 0:03:20 | |
| 32 | New Paltz | SUNYHAWK | 63 | 99 | 126 | 288 | 0:02:53 | |
| 9 | Iowa State University PrISUm | Sol Invictus | 0 | 47 | 157 | 204 | 0:02:54 | |
| 88 | University of Texas - Austin | Samsung Solorean | 34 | 88 | 77 | 199 | 0:02:31 | |
| 254 | CalSol | Gold Rush | 0 | 23 | 44 | 67 | 0:03:00 | |
More info at http://americansolarchallenge.org/event/asc2009/FSGP2009_info.html and http://www.newpaltz.edu/solarcar/
March 13, 2009
- The Shell Ecomarathon draws near! Spring Break draws near, but work precedes leisure...
http://www.shell.com/home/content/eco-marathon-en/welcome_global.html
February 3rd, 2009
June 4th, 2008
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May 24th, 2008
April 26th, 2008
April 19th, 2008
March 29th, 2008
February 3rd, 2009
- ...sorry for the long hiatus. Anyway, it bears noting that we're now more of a Solar-Assisted Racing team, since we've entered the Shell Eco-Marathon (Urban Challenge class) with a mild hybrid vehicle. Check it out!
June 4th, 2008
- The chair has arrived and is being installed. Likewise, the array is being adjusted, and final adjustments are being made to the steering and superstructure. In regards to other issues, t-shirts are also being prepared. Only 1 month remains until the competition!
May 24th, 2008
- We are continuing to have daily meetings, except for Friday and Sunday. Our final phase of testing is in about three weeks!
April 26th, 2008
- The canopy/seat, parking brake and steering are being further adjusted and finalized. Plans are underway for additional road tests in June.
- A group from the public was given a tour of our lab and what we do when Harland met someone who could help fix up our trailer.
April 19th, 2008
- Bought materials including chicken wire, expanding foam and miscellaneous parts to rebuild a new canopy and parking break.
- Harland has found us a nice testing site at La Cholla Airpark and San Manuel airport. Testing will also be done at the Tucson Raceway Park.
March 29th, 2008
- Harland Goertz, a Tucson resident has come on board on the team as an adjunct advisor. He will work closely with us and help support us with gathering support from local organizations.