Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024

Michigan State University

#13 - Michigan State University Solar Racing Team

Class: SOV  |  Competing in: FSGP & ASC  |   Last Competed: ASC 2022

We are a student run non-profit racing team, made up of nearly 100 talented future engineers and entrepreneurs. Since the year 2000, our team has stayed loyal to our institutional motto, “Go Green” by working to develop renewable energy harnessed from the sun.


Cynisca Specifications

Specifications are provided by the team

Size796kg   |    4.34m x 2m x 1.25m
Solar Array930W SunPower Monocrystalline Silicon
Battery4.92kWh Panasonic LION (19kg)
Motor1x 1.8kW Marand Hub Motor
Wheels4x MikeXA Aluminum
Tires80/80 R16 Shinko
Chassis4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe Chassis