Virginia Tech
#21 - SolarCar at Virginia Tech
Our team, SolarCar at Virginia Tech, was founded in the Fall semester of 2021, reviving a previous solar vehicle team from the 1990’s at the university. After focusing on establishing our organization and building the team that first semester, we began designing our first vehicle, the Sun Gobbler. Design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing was then completed over the past two years in preparation for our first competition this summer!
We would like to thank everyone who has made this experience possible, including all our team members, alumni, advisors, the university, and our sponsors. We would not be here without all your support!
Sun Gobbler Specifications
Specifications are provided by the teamSize | 323kg | 4.5m x 1.85m x 1.23m |
Solar Array | 960W Maxeon Monocrystalline Silicon |
Battery | 5.165kWh LG Lithium-Ion (19.89kg) |
Motor | 1x 7.5kW Aegan Dynamics 3-Phase Brushless DC |
Wheels | 4x Custom Aluminum |
Tires | 95/80 R16 Bridgestone |
Chassis | 4130 Chromoly Steel Space Frame |