G-MOBIL RETURNED WITH PRIZE

The solar vehicle G-MOBIL II obtained the 6th place out of 26 vehicles, showing outstanding performance in spite of the economical limitations, racing at the 'Formula G' organized by TUBITAK between August 4th-9th 2009 in Izmir. The vehicle was constructed by Technology Student Group members.

Project heads: Gürhan Yilgin (Team Captain), Serhat Naim Seloglu, Ogulcan Soylemez. Design: Goksu Emre Ozkan (Manufacturing) Manufacturing Group: Can Soyer, Volkan Avci, Furkan Akkoyunlu, Engin Erdevir, Ozgur Kesebir, Tugce Cetin, Savas Koparal Dundar, Serhat Unal. Sponsorship Group: Pelin Balci, Ovunc Sanli, Canan Gercik, Supervisor Academician: Assist. Prof. Ibrahim ATILGAN.

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF THE VEHICLE: Size: 530 cm – 165 cm – 65 cm. Height from ground: 11 cm. Weight: 204 kg. Peak (maximum velocity): 56 km/h. Motor power: 2200 W. Motor weight: 3,4 kg. Wheel diameter: 15 inch. Chasis weight: 44 kg. Total solar panel power (PV): Solar panel efficiency: %17. Total solar panel weight: 85 kg. Suspension system: double on front, none at back. External covering material: Polycarbon. Accumulator capacity: 1000W. Accumulator number and type: 12, 12 V, 7A (dry type). Velocity control: 5 stage switching. Brake system: foot controlled disc brake on 3 wheels and hand brake connected to back wheel. Security: front and back roll bars, space frame chassis, 5-point seat belt. Shaft distinction: 2.60 m. (November 2009)