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Sol of Auburn - Auburn University Solar Car
This Universities solar car team came from an idea for a Mechanical Engineering
senior project, to build a small remote-control solar-powered car. This
mushroomed into the largest undergraduate engineering project ever undertaken at
Auburn University. Their project gained momentum when
GM
announced sponsorship of the 1990 GM
Sunrayce
from Orlando, Florida to Detroit, Michigan.
Auburn's participation allows students to refine management and design skills
and test improvements in real time. The SOL of Auburn car has run in many races
since the construction of the first car. There has been a total of four cars
built since this project started.
The Auburn University solar car team consists of about 25 dedicated Auburn
students. Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Non-Engineers make up
the team.
Each Monday of the week the team discuss progress, then work on the car Tuesday,
Wednesday and Sunday. Most of the new team members are making their debut as
solar car builders. The team say contact them at any time if you want to become
involved in Auburn's largest undergraduate research project. All students are
welcome to join - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
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