SUNNYSIDEUP
UK software company sponsors solar car
COMPLY SERVE, a UK-based collaborative progressive assurance software specialist, has partnered with the University of New South Wales, Australia, in the design and build of the Sunswift eVe, an engineering innovation in solar powered automotive design.
This aerodynamic hybrid car will take part in the World Solar Challenge (WSC) race.
The WSC is a flagship solar car event that takes place in Australia every two years, and the event unites international teams of engineers, motor specialists and solar energy system technicians to compete in a 3000km race from Darwin to Adelaide, spanning some of the world’s most hostile desert terrain.
Taking place in October, all entries have traditionally competed in one of three main categories:- Challenger, Adventure and Evolution. The Sunswift eVe enters in the new Cruiser class introduced to the race this year.
This category poses a new challenge to the teams, focusing on practicality rather than speed and stipulating that vehicles must
be able to carry at least two occupants rather than the traditional single driver. The Sunswift eVe model has been designed with safety and practicality at the forefront of all requirements, finding inspiration in conventional sports car design.
“This year’s vehicle, unlike all of our previous models, has four wheels and doors. It departs from the typical spaceship design of most solar cars and actually looks like a real car!” explained Sam Paterson, project director at Sunswift.
“It has been an honour to sponsor Sunswift and implement our software as part of this innovative development, as Sunswift cars are at the forefront of renewable energy advances and engineering success. We wish the Sunswift team the best of luck in the race in October”, added James Frampton, Comply Serve country manager in Australia.
The overall build and design of the car boasts many cutting edge features and technologies including a 100% carbon fibre shell and silicon solar cells, in addition to efficient lithium ion batteries and a 97% efficient electric motor to provide the most effective power for the vehicle.
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