Browse Publications Technical Papers 880728
1988-02-01

How Design Factors Affect Solar Car Race Performance 880728

During the 1987 World Solar Challenge, 23 solar powered cars raced from Darwin to Adalaide along the Stuart Highway through central Australia. This paper discusses the design factors that determined the relative success of the competitors. A simple mathematical model explains the limiting speed of the leading vehicles in terms of power output, aerodynamic drag, weight, and tire rolling resistance. Suggestions on how to improve the designs are Included.

SAE MOBILUS

Subscribers can view annotate, and download all of SAE's content. Learn More »

Access SAE MOBILUS »

Preview Document Add to Cart
Members save up to 16% off list price.
Login to see discount.
Special Offer: Download multiple Technical Papers each year? TechSelect is a cost-effective subscription option to select and download 12-100 full-text Technical Papers per year. Find more information here.
We also recommend:
TECHNICAL PAPER

Development of a Solar Powered Vehicle

921543

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

The Aerodynamic Development of the University of Maryland's “Pride of Maryland” Solar Powered Vehicle

901868

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

Evolution of Recumbent Bicycles and the Design of the Avatar Bluebell

840021

View Details

X