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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. 
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REAL WORLD SIMULATION

This car simulates real world application of solar power ​
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PROMOTES CLEAN ENERGY

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

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

​RACE DIVISION


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

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    • About Us
    • Meet the Cars >
      • Eco Marathon
      • Outlaw III
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    • 2019 Track Race
    • 2018-2019 Off Season
    • 2018 Cross Country Race
    • 2017-2018 Off Season
    • 2017 Track Race
    • 2016-2017 Off Season
    • 2015-2016 Off Season
    • 2014 Hybrid Race
    • Older Than 2014