Illinois State University
#17 - Solar Car Team, Illinois State University
The ISU Solar Car Racing Team is devoted to designing, building, and racing student-built solar powered vehicles. We were founded in 2005 by a few aspiring students as one of a handful of teams which compete from a university without an engineering program. The goal of the team is to let students gain practical experience and skills outside of the traditional classroom while promoting sustainable energy.
Mercury 6 Specifications
Specifications are provided by the team| Size | 220kg | 4.5m x 1.4m x 1.1m |
| Solar Array | 800W Maxeon Silicon |
| Battery | 5.2kWh Samsung Lithium-Ion (19.68kg) |
| Motor | 1x 5kW Mitsuba Hub |
| Wheels | 4x Keisuke Nomura Carbon Fiber |
| Tires | 18 Bridgestone |
| Chassis | Carbon Fiber Monocoque |