Solar cars, built by major Name: The Liberty Batteries: 3800wh,
corporations, universities, and even Belle Powersonic,
high schools have become a great Range: 150 miles lead acid
learning tool and test bench for Max speed: estimated Motor: DC brushless,
different technologies relating to 80mph 8.4 kw cont.,
alternative energy transportation. Cruising speed: 35mph Uniq Mobility
The cars compete in national races Weight: 600lbs Controller: Uniq Mobility
such as the American Tour de Sol, w/o driver Wheels: 3 custom
and the Sunrayce. There are Dimensions: L16',W6',H3'6" composite fiber,
international events as well which Body: custom Kevlar/ 20" bicycle rims
draw teams from around the world, carbon fiber/ Tires: Avocet high
including GM and Honda. Nomex pressure slicks
monocoque Brakes: front and rear
It works like this: the solar panel Solar Panel: monocrystaline hydraulic disc,
takes the energy from the sun and silicon, regenerative
then stores it in a group of batteries, 480w, Data Acquisition: 16 channel,
which in turn powers an electric manufactured by Stack Inc.
motor. The suspension, steering, Astropower Drive train: interchangeable
braking, and data acquisition systems Suspension: custom design, reduction gear
are all set up similar to a racecar. Autosport Inc. system