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The Car

The Solar Revolution III, the University of Virginia's current car-in-construction, is expected to be the Team's most economically designed car to date, costing approximately half of its predecessors. By encouraging such cost-efficiency, the Team is preparing its members to cope with the limitations that plague every real-world engineering venture. However, in spite of the reduced cost, the Team is working to maintain the technological prowess demanded by a racing vehicle.

Below lists some general specifications of the Solar Revolution III:

Physical Dimensions
L: 5.0 m
W: 1.8 m
H: 0.8 m

Material/Body Specificaions
Chassis: carbon fiber/foam sandwich
Chassis-type: two-piece monocoque
Roll-cage: steel tubing (0.18 percent carbon)
Wheel Fairings: carbon fiber
Canopy: acrylic and carbon fiber

Electrical Specifications
Solar Cells: SpectroLab Dual Junction Galium Arsenside
Motor/Controller: New Generation Motors EVC-200 (used)
Batteries: LG Chem Lithium Ion (50 Ah capacity)
MPPT: AERL Maximizer (buck; 9 units)
Telemetry: NI Compact FieldPoint, wireless modem

Mechanical Specificaions
Suspension: Custom Double A-Arm (front and rear)
Suspension Bracing: 6061 Aircraft Aluminum
Tires: Bridgestone Ecopia (EP-80)
Wheels: Aluminum New Generation Motors
Brakes: hydraulic, Hope calipers, discs and pads
Steering: rack and pinion with butterfly steering wheel