University of Waterloo
#24 - Midnight Sun Solar Rayce Team
Established in 1988, Midnight Sun is University of Waterloo’s solar car team. Consisting of over 100 members across mechanical, electrical, business, and strategy sub-teams, the team is proud to present its latest vehicle, MS XV, as a cornerstone in the team’s return to the Single-Occupant Vehicle class and the first vehicle built in the last five years.
The team is very excited to participate in FSGP/ASC 2024 and hopes to gain valuable experience to pass on to future generations of the team!
MS XV Specifications
Specifications are provided by the team| Size | 220kg | 4.95m x 1.85m x 1.1m |
| Solar Array | 920W SunPower Silicon |
| Battery | 5.2kWh LG CHem Lithium-Ion (20kg) |
| Motor | 1x 5kW Mitsuba M2096-III |
| Wheels | 4x Stema Punch & Die 6061 Aluminum |
| Tires | 95/80 R16 Bridgestone |
| Chassis | 4130 Steel Space Frame |