University of Western Ontario
#96 - SunStang
SunStang is a team of engineering students from the University of Western Ontario who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of renewable energy and electrical vehicles. This team produced the University’s first ever multiple occupancy solar powered vehicle, a task that has proven to be a challenging feat. Despite any roadblocks the team has encountered, SunStang has worked incredibly hard to produce a practical electrical vehicle to reflect what the students believe represents the future of sustainable transportation.
Icarus Specifications
Specifications are provided by the team| Size | 510kg | 4.88m x 1.87m x 1.1m |
| Solar Array | 900W Sunpower Monocrystalline Silicon |
| Battery | 14kWh Panasonic Lithium-Ion (57kg) |
| Motor | 2x 5kW Mitsuba Permenant Magnet |
| Wheels | 4x Custom 7075-Aluminum |
| Tires | 95/80 R16 Bridgestone |
| Chassis | 4130 Chromoly Space Frame |
| MOV | 2 passengers | 7L Cargo Capacity |