Los Altos Academy of Engineering
 

 

 

 

Designed and Constructed: 2001

 

Competed in: American Solar Challenge, 2001: 22nd place


Overall Dimensions
   Length: 182’

   Width: 72”

   Height: 42”

   Weight:
         470 pounds + 323 pounds of battery

   Weight with driver:
         970 pounds

Solar Array
   Dimensions: 26 sq. ft.

   Output: 1100 W at prek
                 700W-900W (average)

Composition
754 ASE, EFG crystalline terrestrial grade silicon solar cells

   Efficiency: 14%

 

Batteries
7 Panasonic EC-EV 1260U,
Each 12 V nominal, 60 Ahr estimated 720 Whr

 

   Weight: 46.2 lb per battery

Motor
   New Generation Corp.  
   SC-M150-08 Wheel motor

Body
   Body Material: dual-layer
   nomex honeycomb, carbon
   fiber, and fiberglass

   Array Materials: foam core with
   fiberglass

Chassis
   Material: ¾” x .049, x .083, and
   ½” x .049 mild steel tubing

Tires
2.22-14 100 psi Bridgestone Ecopia EP 80 tires

 

Performance
   Average speed: 35-45 mph

   Top speed: 60 mph


Check out the Solar Shadow photo gallery by clicking here.

 
 
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