OUTLAW III

Our electric-solar power division car was worked on by some of the most experienced members and race in the 2018 Cross-Country Solar Car Challenge. Outlaw III finished the race in 2nd place and won 3 of the 6 legs. 

REAL WORLD SIMULATION

This car simulates real world application of solar power ​

PROMOTES CLEAN ENERGY

Our team focuses on building cars that run on solar power to promote a world that runs off clean energy

CRITICAL SKILLS

Working on this car facilitates the development of organizational skills and persistence throughout an epic project

​RACE DIVISION

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This car is raced in the Electric-Solar Power Car Division which is designed to simulate a "real world" solar application. The car itself is be a two passenger vehicle that could potentially be used in residential environments. The Solar Power Charging Station simulates a permanent facility that would be used to charge the vehicle at home or at work. 

Visit the Solar Car Challenge website for specifics on the Electric-Solar Power Car Division, such as rules and regulations.

Solar Car Challenge Rules

​SPECIFICATIONS

Frame:

• Chromoly steel (4130 Alloy Steel Tube)​
  • Body of car (Roll Cage)  
    • 0.75” X 0.035”
  • Front suspension
    • 0.75” X .048”
  • Roll Bar
    • 2” X 0.048”
• Body Dimensions
  • 4.5m X  1.7m X  1.6m
• Body Weight
  • ​​106lbs

Front/Rear Suspension:

• Front:
  • Double Wishbone
  • 18ga Normalized 4130 3/4 tube
  • All critical dimensions calculated through spreadsheet to minimize bump steer and Ackermann error
• Rear:
  • Single Wheel
  • 18ga Normalized 4130 1x1 and 1x2 tube
  • Two pivots for stability
• Applies To Both:
  • All hardware spec’d to withstand 3x the expected load
  • All pivots are on surfaces with full contact patches and are lined with either nylon, PTFE, or Bronze

Power Electronics:

• Motor
  • We are using a PERM-132 motor for the same motor system as the old car. We know it and are familiar with its set up.
  • However, our design allows us to upgrade our system easily at a later date
• Batteries
  • Outlaw III is a 72 Volt system composed of 6 Duracell Ultra 12v 27ah SLA batteries.

Micro Electronics:

• The Micro electronics were designed to all connect to a localized "mother board" to allow for easy maintenance.
• On-board myRIO transmits telemetry for live tracking of the vehicles data

Charging Station:

• 6 SUNPOWER E18/230 Solar Panels
• Designed atop of a open trailer to allow for car to be secured to the same trailer
• Holes in circular plates for locking pin
• Allows for rotating the panels 45 degrees in either direction to track the sun