University of Michigan Quantum Solar Car ready to compete
Michigan’s solar car, the Quantum, is entering its test phase in preparation for the
eighteen hundred mile World Solar Challenge, which will take place in the Australian outback in October, 2011.
The University of Michigan team are champions of the North American Solar Challenge. The 2011 design has been developed using modeling software to simulate competition conditions. …
… “Quantum is a cutting edge electric vehicle with an aerodynamic and light carbon fiber body, a high-performance battery and energy-efficient regenerative braking.” …
Via University of Michigan: 2011 Quantum Solar Car.
The Michigan Solar Car Team.
Technology behind the success of the solarcar.
North American Solar Challenge.
The University of Michigan Solar Car Team wins the American Solar Challenge for a third consecutive North American title, by completing the race by more than two hours ahead of its nearest competitor.
Troy Halm, University of Michigan mechanical engineering student, discusses his experiences with the Quantum solar car team.
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