Santa Cruz Solar Racers Pumpkinseed

Owner	Santa Cruz Solar Racers, Richard Rahders, Manager
Location	Santa Cruz, California United States ^map
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Vehicle	Wind/PV Hybrid Solar Racecar
Motor	Azure Dynamics/Solectria BRLS-8 Brushless DC
Drivetrain	toothed belt
Controller	Azure Dynamics/Solectria
Batteries	0.00 Volt, varies, this is what was used for the Aussie World Solar Challenge
System Voltage	60 Volts
Charger	Solar (Siemens/Photocomm/ASU), K and W
DC/DC Converter	Azure Dynamics/Solectria
Instrumentation	E-meter plus others
Top Speed	60 MPH (96 KPH) (Don't know for sure, but has been driven over 60 MPH)
Range	1800 Miles (2896 Kilometers) completed Darwin-Adelaide WSC, solar-only
Seating Capacity	1 adult
Curb Weight	605 Pounds (275 Kilograms) in Aussie WSC, varies
Tires	Avocet Fasgrip
Additional Features	Operable Wings. In 12-15 mph crosswind, they supply about 50% of our power at 35 mph. Footle-bar steering. Steer with feet, operate wings with right hand, operate brakes and throttle with left hand.

Wind/PV Hybrid Solar Racecar“Pumpkinseed”