The University of Kentucky’s solar car, competitor in the Great American Solar Car Challenge, is powered only by the sun’s renewable energy without releasing any emissions. Their advanced research is helping automobiles of the future and the progression of implementing solar technology to street legal cars. 2004 marked the start of development on Gato del Sol II.
The team decided to shift to a rigid fiberglass/polystyrene composite shell with a more aerodynamic foil significantly decreased the respective power consumption. A lighter chassis and shell contributed to a 50% reduction in weight. Electrically, substituting nickel metal hydride for lead acid batteries, and mono-silicon for poly- provided for a huge boost in power. The new and improved team vehicle made its first showing at the 2005 North American Solar Challenge.
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