20/11/2009 - Mount Panorama Solar Car Challenge

Solar Car Endurance Race

The Mount Panorama Solar Car Challenge project involves teams of students from local schools each working with an industry mentor to design, build and race a remote controlled solar powered car.

The teams are required to undertake research on solar energy and perform experimental work involving batteries, motors, electronics and a wide variety of engineering concepts such as speed to weight ratios, gearing mechanisms, materials and metal fabrication.  Whilst there is a strong focus on innovation and creativity in the design of the vehicles, with the aim of being competitive and functional in the final race setting, there should always remain an underlying focus of team work, collaboration and individual personal growth.

The Solar Car Challenge takes place over two school terms and aims to develop long-term relationships between the schools and businesses involved.

For further information contact Suzie New on (02) 6331 9911 Option 6 or s.new@cwyts.com.au

All the Solar Cars on the starting grid!  Congratulations to Canobolas High for qualifying fastest!

The fantastic track set up in the pits at Mt Panorama.

The Oberon High team with their car.