Car :-Trev solar car

Car :-Trev specifications

Size 3.3 x 1.2 x 1.2m
Mass 270kg
Seats 2, tandem layout
Wheels 2+1
Tyres 165/65R14, low rolling resistance
Suspension short-long arm wishbone (front) and trailing arm (rear)



Chassis tub chassis made from aluminium honeycomb boards
Body foam with fibreglass skin
Canopy blown acrylic
Motor 30kW (peak) permanent magnet brushless DC motor
Transmission 2-stage toothed belt, fixed ratio
Brakes disc brakes with retracting callipers

Energy source electricity generated from solar or wind
Battery 44kg lithium ion polymer (7kWh)
Range 150-200km
Top speed 120km/h
Acceleration 0-100km/h in 10 seconds
Energy use less than 1/5 of the energy use of a conventional car

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