New & Noteworthy
SunStang's been hard at work these past few weeks, working on everything from battery box disassembly to the layups for the new bottom shell of our aerobody. Take a look at the time lapse of our body team's layup process for the foam and top carbon fiber layers.
FSGP 2015 & Beyond
This past July, the Western Sunstang Solar Car team travelled to Austin, Texas to compete in the Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP). Although SunStang did not place, the time spent at competition with other teams and students provided us with invaluable experience that we are carrying forward in our work. Thanks to the events at FSGP, we have learned what we need to improve, and we are pursuing a better motor for our car, as well as a top 5 finish in the upcoming ASC 2016! Photos of our trip will be posted on our Facebook, linked to at the bottom of this page.
The Sun never sets for SunStang
The Western University SunStang Solar Car Project is a student-run mega project in which students design and fabricate a solar powered car to partake in international solar races. The team welcomes undergraduate and graduate students from all faculties and currently consists of members from multiple disciplines of Engineering and Business. Since its founding in 1991, SunStang has competed in 8 international competitions - our greatest accomplishment finishing 2nd in North America at the 1996 World Solar Challenge. SunStang creates opportunities for members to not only learn about developing solar technologies, but to apply these acquired skills to future projects. In July 2016, the solar car created by the Western University team will be travelling to the Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, PA for the Formula Sun Grand Prix, followed by the American Solar Challenge starting in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Brecksville, OH and travelling a total of 1800km to Wind Cave National Park in Hot Springs, SD.
Where's SunStang
Can you find SunStang? Here's a hint, we're near the back!
- This week’s #SolarSunday☀️fact: Solar cars weigh up to 6 times less than conventional cars. This is because the car must efficiently use the difficult-to-obtain energy provided by the sun! Racing solar cars must be lightweight yet still safe to ensure success on the road.
- Here is our official #COVID19Response! We hope you are all staying safe and keeping your distance. 🏡 Thank you for your continued support and we can’t wait to share what’s in store for this season! #SolarCar #AmericanSolarCallenge #RemoteWork #SolarPower
https://t.co/fETuQ9hs69 - This past weekend, Sunstang travelled down to Southern Illinois to participate in #SolarCarConferen2019. It was an awesome time engaging with other teams to share ideas, learn best practices and shape the next generation of solar car competition. Thank y…
https://t.co/wwwrM3iqv6 https://t.co/nFce6WMJ2X - Amazing day engaging with so many future mustangs! . . . . #FallPreviewDay #recruitment #offtowesternu
https://t.co/X5DOVB16yc https://t.co/kSFLwXhIeA - Sunstang is in session! . . . . . #Solar #SolarCar #Racing #University #Engineering #Sun #Mechanical #Electrical #Software
https://t.co/1FfTNNweRV https://t.co/1KsNjqk2v3 - We had a fantastic time with students from Montcalm S.S. this morning?? Thank you for coming in…
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- It's #FallPreview Day @WesternU, be sure to visit us in @westernuEng Student Shop! #futuremustangs
https://t.co/wdlP52IeFi - Dream big, work hard, and surround yourself with good people ?? Never a quiet day in the shop…
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NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
Looking for a dynamic team to make a part of your life? SunStang is always looking for bright young minds to contribute to our project. If you are a Western University student and are interested in joining a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, drop by CMLP 67 and give SunStang a try! We look forward to meeting you.
