University of Virginia
#87 - Solar Car at UVA
Solar Car at UVA is the second iteration of a solar racing team at the University of Virginia. This will be the team’s third time competing in the Formula Sun Grand Prix after the team was re-established in 2017. The team’s current solar car, Rivanna2S, is an updated version of the team’s first competition car, Rivanna2, with a new aeroshell and battery pack.
Rivanna2S Specifications
Specifications are provided by the team| Size | 320kg | 4.95m x 1.27m x 1.08m |
| Solar Array | 800W SunPower Mono crystalline Silicon |
| Battery | 5.016kWh Panasonic Lithium-Ion (20kg) |
| Motor | 1x 5kW Mitsuba Brushless DC |
| Wheels | 4x - - |
| Tires | 95/80 R14 Bridgestone |
| Chassis | 1" 1020 Steel Tubes Steel Space Frame |