It is proposed that the next World Solar Car Challenge will run from Darwin to Adelaide, commencing on 16 October 2011. The trip is over 3000 kms in total. more...
The TAFE SA Solar Car team consists of staff and student volunteers. They each have specialist skills in the areas of renewable energy, electronics, electrical, mechanical and event management. more...
New TAFE SA Solar Car - Solar Spirit
The Solar Spirit team - TAFE SA in partnership with industry and volunteers, is building the world's fatest solar car.
The Solar Spirit prototype is nearing completion and will underdo trials and media appearances for the rest of the year. Find out how you can be a sponsor for the Solar Spirit Team.
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The design of SSII body shell has been rattified by managers and now the cad files will go to the plug manufacturer.
When we receive the plug our pre-vocational Mechanical Engineering students will make moulds and shell components over the next few months
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Last week the management and tech groups met to confirm both the TAFE SA Solar Car Strategic plan and the new shell design. A big week and a very big mile stone for the project.
The solarspiritaustralia.com web site continues to attract interest and income, thanks to work by WallCann and sponsors, so keep an eye [...]
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The Design, Technical and Management teams have been very busy in recent weeks.
Several shell design proposals are being assessed and the choice will be settled mid June. When computer analysis and aerodynamic testing has been achieved and any adjustments made to the shape, students in Mechanical Engineering will create the new shell using select composite [...]
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Channel Ten Adelaide featured a news story on the progress of the TAFE SA Solar Car. There are interviews with students and staff, and the story focuses on the commercial success of the Solar Car. Check out the Ten News Story on the TAFE SA Solar Car!