LOBO SOLAR CARLobo Del Sol

Team Mentor/Sponsor- Dr. Olga Lavrora

Team Members- Kevin Benally Kyle Decker Orlando Gutierrez Jesus Hernandez Yun Pei

Responsibility/ Roles

Orlando Gutierrez- Team Leader- Research, Makes sure things are getting done. Lays out what tasks needed to be completed. Kevin Benally-Pawn - Research, Solar Array,

Lights, Charging Circuit Kyle Decker- Research, Any thing mechanical,

such as making the steering better, designing the body, suspension, wheels.

Jesus Hernandez-Pawn - Research, Solar Array, Lights, Charging Circuit

Yun Pei- Research, Battery Management system.

Project Description

The purpose of this project is to design, construct and test a vehicle that is self-sustaining and capable of running purely off of collected solar energy. The solar car must meet the requirements of the American Solar Car Challenge.

Goal of the project

The project goal is to have the solar car ready to compete in the American Solar Car Challenge.

American Solar Car Challenge

Scrutineering July 6-9 @ Monticello

Motor Club in Monticello, NY

Formula Sun Grand Prix July 10-12 @ Monticello

Motor Club in Monticello, NY

American Solar Challenge July 14-21 from

Rochester, NY to St. Paul, MN

Requirements for ASC

Fuse, Horn, Brakes, Parking Brakes, Towing Hardpoint,

Batteries – Li-Ion- weight 20kg

Solar Array- 6.00 Sq. Meters

Dimensions- 5 x 1.6 x 1.8

Meters

Driver- weight 80 kg, Helmet, Close toe shoes, ballast, can’t drive more than six hours.

Why this is a good senior project?

This is a good senior project because it is a real engineering problem.

Touches on mechanical and electrical engineering aspects.

Design circuits. Programming Design the car to specifications

Milestones

Body Design and Construction-December Battery Management system-January. Solar Array-February Dashboard-April Other Stuff:

Steering, brakes, wheels Regenerative braking, dashboard, lights, wiring Documentation

Deliverables

Team Entry Form Initial Fee Proof of Insurance Team Participation

Agreement Preliminary Vehicle

Report Track Fee Vehicle Design

Report

Road Fee Team Photo Team Data Sheet Individual

Participation Agreement

Emergency Information Form

Challenges and Concerns

Batteries - making sure they don’t over charge. May lead to Explosion.

Solar Array- Maximizing the exposure to the sun.

Tasks for the Next Month

Body Design and Construction. E-brake Regenerative braking

Questions?