| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 375 pages) : ill |
| Series |
Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications |
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Society of Automotive Engineers.
Electronic publications
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Energy Management Modeling of Solar Car Performance -- Design Methodology -- Solar Array Design -- Aerodynamics of Solar Cars -- Composite Materials -- Car Balance and Spring Rates -- Tires and Rolling Resistance -- Front Suspension Design -- Rear Suspension, Drive and Chassis Structure -- Battery Systems -- Electrical Systems |
| Summary |
A successful solar car team must have a good car, good drivers, good weather information, good strategy, and a well-trained support team |
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Based on the author's experiences designing and building five solar cars over a ten year period, this book focuses on the most imporant aspects of designing a competitive solar car, including developing a racing strategy, efficient solar car driving, project management, and designing the specific subsystems of the car |
| Notes |
Title from PDF title page (SAE Web site, 08/15/2012) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Also available in print |
| Subject |
Solar cars -- Design and construction
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Automotive.
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SPORTS & RECREATION / Motor Sports / Automobile Racing.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780768052718 |
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0768052718 |
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