by Ian Burress | Mar 12, 2019 | Aurora, Design
The Wheel Package Team is responsible for the design, analysis, and manufacturing of the vehicles spindle, hub assembly, and wheel. Additionally, the team must select hub bearings, and tires – being sure they will meet all of the requirements and meet...
by Ian Burress | Feb 9, 2019 | Awards & Recognition, Design
As the new semester kicks into gear, every team from electrical to business to mechanical attracted new talent from across various technical backgrounds. New perspectives and new ideas will enhance our project. We hope they grow with us and lead our team to new...
by Ian Burress | Jan 28, 2019 | Awards & Recognition
The 2019 Detroit Auto Show began with the unveiling of various futuristic car. Similarly, our modern electric vehicle, Aurora, was designed with safety, reliability, and endurance in mind. This is evidence of our commitment to creating practical, sustainable...
by Ian Burress | Sep 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
With school back in full swing, MSU solar is back working on our new vehicle. After much deliberation we have decided to go with Aurora, named after the Ancient Roman Goddess of Dawn. Aurora is a cruiser class vehicle with a much sleeker and more practical design than...
by solar_editor | Mar 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
During the week of February 18th – 24th the Solar Racing Team was able to participate in several events through the College of Engineering’s E-week. SRT members were there for Introduce a Girl to Engineering, Science Night, Spartan 300, Impression 5, and the...
by solar_editor | Jan 29, 2018 | Awards & Recognition
MSU SRT was given the honor of displaying Leonidas at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit over the past two weeks. It was an exciting opportunity and everyone who participated had a wonderful time. Mechanical Team member Dan Farat said, “The...
by solar_editor | Nov 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
MSU Solar is back and better than ever! With a fresh leadership team in place (Greg Stark: Electrical Team Lead, Aaron Feinauer: Mechanical Team Lead, and Michael Mazza: Business Team Lead), our team has swelled to around 60 members and enthusiasm for the...
by solar_editor | Feb 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Heading into 2017 the team received a very generous donation from General Motors, which will be used to further improve the car and get it ready for competition. This week, the team is working on the to make improvements towards the suspension and the battery box. The...
by solar_editor | Nov 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week, the new recruits finally received their time in the shop working with and learning from the veterans of the team. Prior, however, the team was split between mechanical and electrical with each new recruit given the option to choose what aspect of the...
by solar_editor | Nov 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
MSU’s Solar Car team is officially ready to work! After being introduced to one another, assigned roles, and taught safety protocols, the electrical team is now ready to jump in on the action. After a formal safety training, safety measures will be taken seriously and...
