The days are beginning to blend together as the team moves forward towards our June 8th deadline. Last Friday was a good break from the mundane as we hosted tours of 3rd grade students from the Portage area. Nick got the star treatment of the day because the kids all wanted the driver's signature after he took the car for a spin. Later that day, the team managed to free the array from its mold, with no damage to either part!
The spars were glued into the body and a lightweight filler was placed around the edges of the material to provide a radius for the fiberglass strips that will reinforce the spars. Several team members have also been assisting Dr. Bazuin and Dr. Kapenga in preparing the car for its electrical components.
AJ, Nick, and myself, with some assistance from others, have begun machining some of the steel parts for the car, such as suspension mounts and the roll cage. Many of our aluminum components are being machined by Glenn Hall, John Cernius, and John Hurry, the owner of a local machining business.
Bronco Pride,
Joshua
About Me
- WMU Solar Car Team
- Western Michigan University students join to design and build a solar powered vehicle that utilizes state of the art technology. Students have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to a hands-on project to achieve a common goal. The culmination of the project is the biennial, cross-country, international, intercollegiate American Solar Challenge. A test of the efficiency, safety and durability of the solar vehicles. WMU has participated in every ASC and is one of only four universities to have done so. The team also promotes the use of renewable alternative energy and the advancement of related technologies by educating the public through the presentation and demonstration of a solar powered vehicle at schools, museums, energy fairs, car shows, parades and other special events.
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