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Solar Shadow


SOLAR SHADOW

DIMENSIONS
Length: 179 inches  Width: 68 inches  Height: 40 inches

WEIGHT
750 lbs (with battery) with driver: 925 lbs

FRAME
Chassis: Dual Layer Nomex Honeycomb Core Material
Carbon Fiber: Stiff Support
Kevlar: Outer Skin / Insulation

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SUSPENSION


Mono Shock Setup
Work Perfomance Shocks
Front: Modified Dual A-Arm
Rear: Swing Arm: Dual Wheel
Array Substructure: Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber

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BRAKES


Primary and Secondary Hydraulic Disk Brakes
Speed Control
Average speed: 25-30 mph
Top speed: 40 mph
Wheels: 20 inch ACS brand BMX Tires at 100 psi

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MOTOR


Solectra DC Brush Type Permanent Magnet Motor
85% Efficiency
Rated Power 3hp
Maximum Power 12hp

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BATTERIES


8 GNB EV-500 lead-acid 12 Volt
3.4 Wh discharge at 5hrs
34.5 per battery

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EFFICIENCY


Average efficiency is 14.25% of sunlight converted to energy
14.5% efficient polycrystalline solar cells
14% efficient monocrystalline solar cells