North American Solar Challenge 2005
Tech Center
REGULATIONS
Regulations (pdf)
Version: November, 2003
Qualifier Regulations (pdf)
Version: March, 2005
Official Interpretations (html)
Keep up to date with official regulation interpretations - they are considered amendments to the Regulations.
Regulations Questions (html)
Looking for an explanation of a regulation? This form will submit your questions to the Regulation Committee.
INSTRUCTIONS
Roll Cage Sketch Instructions (html)
Submission deadline is September 1, 2004.
Structural Report Instructions (pdf)
Submission deadline is March 1, 2005.
Fuel Cell / Energy Storage Proposal (pdf)
Submission deadline is September 14, 2004.
Scrutineering Instructions (pdf)
BPS Scrutineering Sheet (pdf)
Slalom Course Description (pdf)
BATTERIES and SOLAR CELLS
Stock Class Approved Solar Cells (html)
Submission deadline for new technologies is December 1, 2004.
Solar Cell Approval Form (html)
Submission deadline is April 1, 2005.
Battery Approval Form (html)
Submission deadline is March 15, 2005.
Battery Protection System (html)
Testing Procedure Document.
Battery Pack Sealing (pdf)
Information about battery pack sealing.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
Getting Started (html)
Resources for new teams.
Rod End Calculations (pdf)
Introduction to estimating stresses in rod ends.
Lithium Control Information (pdf)
Control information for teams using Lithium batteries.
Lithium Battery Information (pdf)
Cell Equalization Methods for Lithium Batteries.
Lithium Battery Information (pdf)
Effect on Vehicle Performance of Extending the Power Region of Electric Motors.