The final week of the build is upon us and there is still much to do. However, much progress has been made since my last post. The array has been strengthened with spars and part of the canopy was cut out of it for a driver egress hatch. Megan and Courtney laid out the cell design for the top of the array and hopefully the solar cells will be installed in the next day or so.
The lower body received its first few pieces of the suspension as we attached some mounting brackets to the inside of the car. The spars inside the car were also notched for the array, which was mated to the lower body this past weekend.
The trailer for the solar vehicles was given an overhaul this past week as we tore out the old ramp and installed a new one. This new system will be able to accommodate our new car as well as the 2005 Sunseeker.
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.