Solar Utility Vehicle (SUV).
Since finishing our second solar car, the basking beastie, We have taken upon the project of making a new Solar-panelled utility vehicle, or the SUV. We have almost finished our prototype, and preliminary tests are going well; we could be finished within the next few months!
If you would like more information and pictures, see below!
THE SUV
Our Solar Utility Vehicle; the next step in solar powered cars. With unique solar “wings” extending out to allow even more power, our car can even power homes and small schools. With the prototype practically finished, and tests already underway, the car is closer than ever to being a reality.
Detailed Specification of the Solar Utility Vehicle
Size of SUV 4.8 x 1.8 x 1.8m (length x width x height)
Front Suspension double wishbone
Rear Suspension trailing arm
Steering rack and pinion
Braking disc dual system
Tyres off road 17”
Frame Mild Steel
Body Aluminium Panelling
Seats 3 front, rear 3 seats detachable
Weight 1.2tonnes
Hub motors in the rear wheels total max power 24kW
Operating Voltage 95-140V (nominal 130V)
Battery removable 22kWh (constructed of 2000 18650 3500mAh Lithium cells) with the ability to extend to 44kWh.
BMS with 4off CMUs
Charger Elcon
Charger, BMS, Motor controllers CAN bus compatible
Solar cells 3M2 23% efficient main body of the car
Extendable Silicon 6M2 23% efficient with solar tracking ability.
Fitted with 4 MPPTs
