tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38054972171552265372024-03-13T12:30:08.706-04:00The University of Michigan Solar Car Team BlogThe University of Michigan Solar Car Team is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit and an entirely student-run organization whose purpose is to design, finance, build, and race a solar-powered vehicle in competitions around North America and the world. We are dedicated to the development of our members as teammates, educators, and leaders, and to the education of our community on the potentials of alternative energy technology.Lukas Pankauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266839168856037834noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-84047786953860772582009-03-15T02:47:00.005-04:002009-03-15T13:27:59.014-04:00Momentum in Aruba, Day 2-3Day two was again filled with radio shows, interviews, and a large press conference held outside of the AVP offices. The press conference was videotaped and photographed by what seemed to be every media outlet in Aruba. The prime time news on ATV (Aruba TV) even featured Jeff and I speaking about our car in a five minute long segment that they had advertised for all throughout the day.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_h_Yku-5ZS44288ZGK6GNZ4nrnhlzVEftnF_sbWyxV9eW6t3S-32-NXE9CucDYyV13Iih2aOsR2TIzkeUQFI9dNqOwsEx3Rwu0GsOUYPai13bGMdWiYSMGhyVGBIFYkqXwWQGda011lTj/s1600-h/IMG_3290.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313307675527024050" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_h_Yku-5ZS44288ZGK6GNZ4nrnhlzVEftnF_sbWyxV9eW6t3S-32-NXE9CucDYyV13Iih2aOsR2TIzkeUQFI9dNqOwsEx3Rwu0GsOUYPai13bGMdWiYSMGhyVGBIFYkqXwWQGda011lTj/s320/IMG_3290.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_h_Yku-5ZS44288ZGK6GNZ4nrnhlzVEftnF_sbWyxV9eW6t3S-32-NXE9CucDYyV13Iih2aOsR2TIzkeUQFI9dNqOwsEx3Rwu0GsOUYPai13bGMdWiYSMGhyVGBIFYkqXwWQGda011lTj/s1600-h/IMG_3290.JPG"></a></p></div><br /><br />Aruba surly has been excited about our presence. So far, we have been featured live on three radio shows, and have graced the front page of three daily newspapers (which may in fact be every newspaper in all of Aruba). The Diario (translated as the Daily Diary),even published a political cartoon featuring our solar car.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs96zFf1_I3RGR5WFpbYahbZtSpJmP2Z5atgkR_RCcIaXcPFwYFXK12seXWBA6P9EJ7RObIxnnzUHesgpMaz0_CU-8uA8z0QkhJAz-LC6o7RykTi7hnYoLS_c1R2D0_kEUx2aQIEb3FfsA/s1600-h/IMG_4102.JPG"></a> </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313307679888554146" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjYtjTOR0vjy7bSSyNTU9jU4n18vIoQkvpVuq5aMXomq5ATCRl2RiO69mpXmh5P0PiM5MtYBaFuyHLDGUyLpHvhY8jqjSBQXkGDi4qYeQ1LvrNt81ywhunsO_k_FCPTu5bRzK2TSKLzof/s320/IMG_2089.JPG" border="0" /><br />Following the press conference, the team was finally able to enjoy the island.We were treated to a lovely meal on a pier outstretched over the gentile rolling waves on the western coast of Aruba. Our new best friend, Sylvia, has put up with the four of us for the past few days, serving as our personal tour guide and taxi driver.We even had to dig her car out the sand on the beach, but don't tell her. Among the 300 plus motorcycles cruising the strip, we treated ourselves to some much needed relaxation time with the other college students who aren't just pretending they are on spring break.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2DG14L9T4uI2ZFOj6tPhDcqIYrU4pmOftJBQl5IKEmdPx-Txoe8HleTlkep_6cpScyHk1nO2gTQykH0qcjUIAbHJ-62ahVzVVLssG2NdpSE9zR6TA1T4_Qv6LYycUmh3osJcfWphCTe0/s1600-h/IMG_3323.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313307686813461746" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 240px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2DG14L9T4uI2ZFOj6tPhDcqIYrU4pmOftJBQl5IKEmdPx-Txoe8HleTlkep_6cpScyHk1nO2gTQykH0qcjUIAbHJ-62ahVzVVLssG2NdpSE9zR6TA1T4_Qv6LYycUmh3osJcfWphCTe0/s320/IMG_3323.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The sun in Aruba is intense to say the least. We were able to charge all of MomentUM's batteries in record time during the morning of day three. The team spend most of the day displaying the car in Paseo Herencia. Hundreds of tourists and locals alike were amazed with the car and that we were all the way in Aruba promoting clean energy and the University of Michigan.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjYtjTOR0vjy7bSSyNTU9jU4n18vIoQkvpVuq5aMXomq5ATCRl2RiO69mpXmh5P0PiM5MtYBaFuyHLDGUyLpHvhY8jqjSBQXkGDi4qYeQ1LvrNt81ywhunsO_k_FCPTu5bRzK2TSKLzof/s1600-h/IMG_2089.JPG"></a> </div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313307693103064674" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs96zFf1_I3RGR5WFpbYahbZtSpJmP2Z5atgkR_RCcIaXcPFwYFXK12seXWBA6P9EJ7RObIxnnzUHesgpMaz0_CU-8uA8z0QkhJAz-LC6o7RykTi7hnYoLS_c1R2D0_kEUx2aQIEb3FfsA/s320/IMG_4102.JPG" border="0" /><br />About 5 hours ago, we completed something that has never been done by a Michigan Solar Car:Race in a 1/4 mile drag race. Street racing is extremely popular in Aruba and tonight was "Street Legal" night at the track. We did get a strange look from the track officials when we pulled up with the solar car, but after a quick chat, they shut down all the racing to see Momentum Ripping down the track. OK, ripping may have been a poor word choice. I am proud to announce four records currently held by Momentum at Palomarta Dragstrip.<br /><br />1. Fastest time every by a solar powered car.<br /><br />2. First ever solar car on the track.<br /><br />3. Most Fuel Efficient (no oil spilled, and no rubber left behind) car ever on the track.<br /><br />and finally, the record we will be most remembered for...<br /><br />4. Slowest Vehicle ever to complete a pass.<br />Our official numbers were 30.42 sec at 56.94 MPH and as far as we know, that is a world record.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnwJyVa3nfj4OkaHYw8oQ7e24QvdyyPuMQisntr5IicYgm0uJKa_5nIpDx_CPVBrkiCTbQb4Re5B1fQUHw-88EPqgb4t8RmlnAYCF399KpyoMFHOtY0yunp245US-H7QfU0WDHy5fomKv/s1600-h/IMG_4158.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313307699563544722" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnwJyVa3nfj4OkaHYw8oQ7e24QvdyyPuMQisntr5IicYgm0uJKa_5nIpDx_CPVBrkiCTbQb4Re5B1fQUHw-88EPqgb4t8RmlnAYCF399KpyoMFHOtY0yunp245US-H7QfU0WDHy5fomKv/s320/IMG_4158.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br />Tomorrow the team plans on relaxing on the beach and cruising the island on some quad racers. Don't worry we won't forget the sunscreen.Joe Belterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17805128621759959506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-3031199341129318732009-03-13T12:53:00.003-04:002009-03-13T12:55:21.281-04:00Blog has moved!Please view our blog at our new <a href="https://solarcar.engin.umich.edu/node">website</a>.<br /><br />Blog can be found under the "News" tab.Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-53680801056733331252009-03-13T03:07:00.004-04:002009-03-13T04:35:19.259-04:00Momentum arrives in Aruba!More than three years after MomentUM (our 2005 car) traveled to Australia to compete in the 2005 World Solar Challenge, MomentUM is once again back on the road! Invited by Mike Eman and the AVP, four team members have traveled with the car to Aruba to promote green energy. We are proud to be the first solar car in Aruba, and will be travling across the country this upcoming wed in celebration of the Aruban National Holiday and Flag day.<br /><br /><br /><p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312587111038164914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmRUXcdsD54s_lhJkb3zyspWafelldfUvPSdu21xbfq78NY3plF302wZ_kqUqpn2d1qSDdyiQfMPSZqTWjCFYGCvOssPg3JfxabbBCHn9Qau3YsB-znfh4NYanyS_jdFdyP06PmTSReY/s320/IMG_3863.JPG" border="0" />The four of us arrive in Aruba</div><p></p><p><br />After arriving late last night and spening a few hours touring the office and meeting Mike, we retired in preperation for a busy day today.<br /></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312582018488299346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Meeting people at the AVP office" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9EL8Doai76AZ3yT0YH1RsuLCLPR2XBLUvDCt6EnfbZmd0KIn2Q3dcuTjLvWGRD09SoXF3ZhBNqvlw1q24CitPhNIhg1AIKcETKBWewTRdaPlmLlEzGyo3CkMPz-iKaMyveIBfkvv6mM/s320/IMG_3870.JPG" border="0" /> Joe Belter, Jeff Ferman, David Mazur, and David Masselink at the AVP office.</div><div><br /><br /></div><p align="left"><br />This morning we traveled from interview to interview before heading out for a late lunch. We were featured live on two radio stations! We then spent the afternoon ensuring the car survived the journey (which it did) and preparing the car for upcoming events. After test driving the car, we are ready for tomorrow's press release. </p><p align="left"></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312585823982548818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbCOkwt7qlnHbZorSsvx_90vJlSKASixrZSKMKpVhYxWXZh6zjEC6qRwgS0kFAehC3uFHxooOzIRhu8oP84oTmKmUG2wkuu0NXT-NGMlySevHs0TEIKJ6v6LxV6Us8CFgTSHYVrQzNFA/s320/IMG_3889.JPG" border="0" />The first radio station we visited.</div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312585811988669794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ncDBmlw01dUH84PPOc-jPhotvD4nyPwY-trr1hHUIYbZf696R0zG7G8UiJIB29HVzN_8dtk8308Mbk1oRyc4RnSxilYMNlbOECyvAAb3PGyE1xAon5P68LZMiP_cbACgeYBfsh2nDBs/s320/IMG_3886.JPG" border="0" />David Masselink opens the crate to check on the car.</div><br /><br />And now I'm going to head back inside and leave my nice lounge chair by the pool. <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312585818451138114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRAmLeLIehWdFJ4gHxVHbxERiFH_Hs4ApKx2YADoeWcSkyXeMYVpc9w5otq_y7iVuGK-NDbPchPoHJIZ-Vmvdad5htE6_P228lCkIu-ynVqilFa51IH0h_BE2phJE5i82ebKwII1VQDQ/s320/IMG_3873.JPG" border="0" /></div><br />A view from my lounge chair of the pool at the apartment we are staying in.Jeff Fermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13141696859895219567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-71793291096340058492009-03-11T00:18:00.003-04:002009-03-11T00:36:28.813-04:00Updates from Mechanical DivisionThe mechanical engineers have been working hard to finalize designs. Most parts have been sent out to machinists and CAD work has not been as intense. Thanks to Altair, analysis of more complex systems such as the chassis has been made easier.<br /><br />After many nights in the computer lab, we are eager to start hands-on work and build the car!<br />However, a car alone will not win championships. There are still mechanical systems to be designed that help the car race. As exams roll around again, we will be maintaining a delicate balance of school, construction of Infinium, and design work of secondary systems.Gerald Changhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18128769250916458871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-91178587403722342462009-03-10T00:47:00.003-04:002009-03-10T00:51:36.047-04:00New Website!Tomorrow morning, the new website for the Michigan Solar Car Team will be launched. (The address will stay the same). Check out the photo Gallery to view pictures from the 2008 North American Solar Challenge, our visit to the Ford World Headquarters, the 2009 North American International Auto Show, and the 2008 Woodward Dream Cruise.<br /><br />More content will be coming soon!<br /><br />Thank you Steven Hechtman, Maria Lee, and Lukas Pankau for all of the hard work that went into creating the site.Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-89050598782088428672009-03-09T00:09:00.003-04:002009-03-09T16:01:20.123-04:00Michigan Solar Car Featured in April Issue of Popular Mechanics<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Solar car supporters and fans,</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Check out the April edition of Popular Mechanics for a four-page story on the Michigan Solar Car Team!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.clickability.com/partners/76631/mainLogo.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 68px;" src="http://images.clickability.com/partners/76631/mainLogo.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-12632844715777662522009-03-05T12:11:00.005-05:002009-03-05T15:55:41.541-05:00"Spring" "Break" in Ann ArborIt is now the first week back after Spring Break and the team is once again getting used to juggling solar car work with classes. Although the 30 degree weather hardly reminded us of spring, and most of the team spent over 12 hours a day working at the team's workspace or office, spring break was very productive and a lot of fun.<br /><br />The team was happy to have a break from the pressure of school in order to move the production of the car full force ahead. The body of the car is currently well on its way to completion and many parts have been machined by our sponsors. We are currently on time to meet our projected late April roll date which will give us sufficient time for testing before leaving for Australia.<br /><br />In the office, the administrative side of the team was very busy. Early in the week the office was stocked with food and Monday morning at 8:30, we moved in for the week. Calls and meetings happened each day between 8am and 5pm. After 5 when business hours were over, the iPod or Pandora station was turned on and follow-up e-mails and proposals were written, company research was conducted, and print materials were worked on. Progress was also made on the team’s new website. (Look for a new page by this weekend or early next week!)<br /><br />The team worked hard over throughout the week, but some time was saved for fun. Overall, we got to know each other a lot better and became a stronger team. On Wednesday night we took a break and all came together to watch a movie and eat pizza.<br /><br />This weekend the weather report predicts we are going to be taunted with the hope of spring. 50 degrees weather is no Cancun sun, but it is a nice change from the frigid winter. For everyone who came back from Spring Break tan, we probably don’t want to hear about. : )<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiLErQq0pcfr4xyyNUf70j3Q8EC3myl1dZ7XSV_CByP-hEpAJNym7Jmye6y0-ai5L0n8dOhuBhtPcG8G5HERIHfaIogFckzEXhEt41pzuPovnqB37-WKOhwtF3YbLtska4zT554pLws8/s1600-h/Feb27_0007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiLErQq0pcfr4xyyNUf70j3Q8EC3myl1dZ7XSV_CByP-hEpAJNym7Jmye6y0-ai5L0n8dOhuBhtPcG8G5HERIHfaIogFckzEXhEt41pzuPovnqB37-WKOhwtF3YbLtska4zT554pLws8/s320/Feb27_0007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309809594681226018" border="0" /></a>Gerald Chang and Jeremy Nash<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JYn21hZyHGhitnXCxXQyKt1YsLV0o22F7UP5m_U3kjMlbN2-dN4pFGijBWyXkSOquIUymWK8xWZyEvBV5230DXRr2oc9uhkoNStvHQ9bxtkuZtaNuhdZCx-to3rvToTolFnDnbThqNI/s1600-h/Feb27_0041.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JYn21hZyHGhitnXCxXQyKt1YsLV0o22F7UP5m_U3kjMlbN2-dN4pFGijBWyXkSOquIUymWK8xWZyEvBV5230DXRr2oc9uhkoNStvHQ9bxtkuZtaNuhdZCx-to3rvToTolFnDnbThqNI/s320/Feb27_0041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309809695570267442" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Jeremy Nash<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">- Julia Hawley, Business Director<br /></div></div>Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-13800876683518850082009-02-26T18:56:00.007-05:002009-03-05T12:10:33.395-05:00Susan Fancy reconnects with the organization she founded<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuDyKwAJedbmSSmBx8GmljXBi93I68Wox8_HtNzOOLrw2HJWbupCANP19yC7BLIcAcYQmJfVAjaJe0-Zgjpcx5uiuzAnrR_o3r9LWr77DLTocIyG_KLusphfig7JJBmoExb2BzB23C_c/s1600-h/IMG_0514.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuDyKwAJedbmSSmBx8GmljXBi93I68Wox8_HtNzOOLrw2HJWbupCANP19yC7BLIcAcYQmJfVAjaJe0-Zgjpcx5uiuzAnrR_o3r9LWr77DLTocIyG_KLusphfig7JJBmoExb2BzB23C_c/s320/IMG_0514.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307314622868488706" border="0" /></a><br />Rachel Unger, Steven Hechtman, Susan Fancy, Julia Hawley, Alex Dowling<br />Outside of the Solar Car Office<br /><br /></div>Today was an exciting day at the Solar Car office. Susan Fancy, who founded the first Michigan Solar Car Team, Sunrunner, visited North Campus in order to meet with the Executive Committee of the 2009 team. After 20 years, it was amazing to hear stories about starting the solar car project and the struggles and successes the Sunrunner team faced.<br /><br />The stories Susan told left us with a new appreciation for how lucky the Infinium team is to have the respect and credibility gained by each successive team. Although there was vast difference between the 1990 and 2009 teams, we realized that there are many things that have not changed at all. We identified with the sleepless nights and the struggles of helping people understand what we are attempting to do. We also found that culture of fearlessness and determination that we embody was passed on to us from the the very first members of the team.<br /><br />Meeting Susan was an invaluable opportunity for the leaders of the team. Her desire for us to beat the record of the 1990 team that won the North American race and place third in the World, brought a new dimension to what we were trying to accomplish. Although each of us is passionate about winning the world race, we remembered that we aren't just doing it for ourselves. We are doing it for each person that dedicated a part of their life to get us where we are today. We owe a World Championship to them as much as we owe it to ourselves.<br /><br />As the tenth generation car is being built, we are reaching out to connect with alumni to celebrate the history of the team. The energy and knowledge the 2009 team can gain from the people that came before us is unbounded. I hope that team alumni around the world will reach out to us to help us make our bid at a World Championship possible.<br /><br />Susan, thank you again for dropping by and for inspiring us on a whole new level. We are lucky to have such incredible people we can call "solar car family."<br /><br />- Julia Hawley, Business DirectorJulia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-3189182449888913512009-01-28T01:52:00.007-05:002009-02-06T10:46:29.360-05:00MIT Solar Car Team vists Michigan<p>Last week, the team had the privilege of hosting a few members of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Solar Car Team. The MIT team traveled from Boston to do wind tunnel testing on the vehicle they are planning to race in the World Solar Challenge.<br /><br />After the usual General Team Meeting last Monday, about 20 members from the University of Michigan Solar Car Team enjoyed dinner at Grizzly Peak in downtown Ann Arbor with the members of the MIT team. It was exciting to get together with another team to get a perspective on how the solar car programs around the country differ. The two teams shared stories giving both teams an inside look at different team structures and philosophies.<br /><br />After their 4 year hiatus, the MIT team will be competing in the World Solar Challenge this fall with their new vehicle, Eleanor. They also plan on completing a cross-country trip in their car from Boston to California (hopefully, stopping the visit the UM team again on their way!) to see their car off to Australia.</p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIf-Pcz6oa74vrTJT7AyPmCeEXYjV-3LUTnT5yjhwVD_9zRdwVaUMFb8N8a9GNV0gIjoNVcKKRG0fBtc_3jTFXrbQ5mfe-RoRL_wob1NNgkmrdlCHy5_Hwt55f5HSs5Ak9hGPbyxd0tLc/s1600-h/DSCF9272.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIf-Pcz6oa74vrTJT7AyPmCeEXYjV-3LUTnT5yjhwVD_9zRdwVaUMFb8N8a9GNV0gIjoNVcKKRG0fBtc_3jTFXrbQ5mfe-RoRL_wob1NNgkmrdlCHy5_Hwt55f5HSs5Ak9hGPbyxd0tLc/s320/DSCF9272.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296235496155144082" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WpR4VJ2R9ByKS9m2-ZXHnN05pxy-15dfXLIkxe1OCIgivC0RiXL-Q73n0Wx5Lk7AvArvzMLXKoXXbkG5gAlpDPurFFe1mSym-3NQazncdl6erDobhpMIhGce8OI8ecUGhG7qjQNHhXA/s1600-h/DSCF9267.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WpR4VJ2R9ByKS9m2-ZXHnN05pxy-15dfXLIkxe1OCIgivC0RiXL-Q73n0Wx5Lk7AvArvzMLXKoXXbkG5gAlpDPurFFe1mSym-3NQazncdl6erDobhpMIhGce8OI8ecUGhG7qjQNHhXA/s320/DSCF9267.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296235250581791106" border="0" /></a><p><br /></p><p>The University of Michigan Solar Car Team wishes the MIT the best of luck and looks forward to seeing them in the Outback this fall.</p><p>To learn more about the M.I.T solar car team, click the following link:<a href="http://web.mit.edu/solar-cars/www/"> http://web.mit.edu/solar-cars/www</a></p>Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-14284389893802398102009-01-12T02:20:00.014-05:002009-02-26T22:43:21.353-05:00Solar Car at North American International Auto Show in Detroit<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6_5jjJ3LlamZQdTECXekDW8MCjcehg2E_pm8eAE-hOhUZYluCg9mVB7zs7c0QfZVu60vxsIwVW3y4_UoiUeD_af9bxlov7yv41S0mQ98x5rNJGfnUvNtYb2YfaoDIdx3gKfO1S5cO3Q/s1600-h/P1100023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6_5jjJ3LlamZQdTECXekDW8MCjcehg2E_pm8eAE-hOhUZYluCg9mVB7zs7c0QfZVu60vxsIwVW3y4_UoiUeD_af9bxlov7yv41S0mQ98x5rNJGfnUvNtYb2YfaoDIdx3gKfO1S5cO3Q/s320/P1100023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290310363044696274" border="0" /></a>GM Press Event<br /></div><br />Yesterday was the opening day of the Preview Week at the North American International Auto Show.<br /><br />This year instead of being surrounded by companies and other student projects in Michigan Hall in the basement of COBO, the team's display is in the middle of a forest! The team was given a large space next to the <a href="http://naias.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=376">"Ride and Drive"</a> event featuring environmentally friendly "green" cars that can be driven through a course with grown trees, gardens, and fountains.<br /><br />I would like to thank everyone who helped make the Auto Show possible this year. The team received an incredible amount of support from the community and our friends at COBO. First of all, thank you to Marilyn Doebler at the Detroit Auto Dealers Association for her continued support and her generosity in providing the team a space at the show. We are truly grateful for the experience of participating in such an incredible event.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvTjCA_QK0t1YWsA68Y6HfDzYDc1PXsXmf969RMEpoYjIRvCoEzPhTfdReEmf3q5BChL0nlXCHyCum1ZmhNfhrh-rLauSMfIffVnl-OkF25PuAlP9rvGusQ0aBDXlH4CoCBnmaP0bWwk/s1600-h/P1110090.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvTjCA_QK0t1YWsA68Y6HfDzYDc1PXsXmf969RMEpoYjIRvCoEzPhTfdReEmf3q5BChL0nlXCHyCum1ZmhNfhrh-rLauSMfIffVnl-OkF25PuAlP9rvGusQ0aBDXlH4CoCBnmaP0bWwk/s320/P1110090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290310732138771842" border="0" /></a>Continuum at the Auto Show<br /></div><br />I would also like to thank:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mceco.com/">Colleen Weir and Motor City Electric</a> for supporting the team and for being so eager to help the team with the electrical set-up for the show.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.convshow.com/">Convention and Show Services</a> for being so welcoming and providing the team with stanchions to help protect the car.<br /><br />Bobby Whiting for helping with logistical arrangements for move-in and move-out and for offering extra support when the team was in search of more sponsors for the display.<br /><br />Kathy Newman with the Credentials Office for being understanding and accommodating with the schedules of busy College students.<br /><br /><a href="http://grafaktri.com/">WAP John and Grafaktri</a> for stepping in to provide the team with beautiful display boards that will be used over and over again. The boards are invaluable in helping the team display our message to everyone who passes by the display. WAP John<br /><br /><a href="http://www.demcnabb.com/">Patrick Quiggin McNabb</a> for providing the carpet for the very large display.<br /><a href="http://www.bluewatertech.com/BWGwebsite/index.html"><br />John <span style="font-size:100%;"> Marxhausen and </span>Alex Mills at Blue Water Technologies</a> for providing the TVs and DVD players for the display. Without the support of Blue Water, the team would not be able to provide the inside glimpse into the team that the slide show, Continiuum movie, and the solar car racing simulator facilitate.<br /><br />Scott Meier at The<a href="http://www.lsa.umich.edu/kelsey/"> Kelsey Museum of Archeology </a>for lending the team display cases to showcase parts of the car and a wind tunnel model. We are appreciative that we are able to display the parts that our sponsors so graciously machined for us.<br /><br />The <a href="http://msa.umich.edu/">Michigan Student Assembly </a>for helping the team purchase print materials.<br /><br />Chito Garcia, simply for being Chito, an invaluable support to the team.<br /><br />Finally, thank you to everyone on the team who helped with procurement, logistics, move-in, and staffing. I hope you enjoy the show!<br /><br />Public days for the North American International Auto Show are the 17th-25th of January. 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Custom built by Orange County Chopper, the “Big Blue Bike” is the ultimate <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Michigan</st1:state></st1:place> motorcycle for those who bleed Maize and Blue. The one-of-a-kind bike was built over two episodes of the Orange Country Chopper series on the Discovery Chanel and is a <span class="style36">T-Rex Rigid, right-side drive, 6-up, 5-out chopper with a 40 degree rake. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The auction is accessible from around the world over the internet, via the phone, or in person. The proceeds from the bike auction will benefit the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename st="on">Michigan Solar Car Team</st1:placename></st1:place> and the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The solar car team is the biggest student run organization on the campus of the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename st="on">Michigan</st1:placename></st1:place>. Each project cycle spans two years and brings together more than two hundred students from every corner of the University. The students work together to design, build, finance, and race the car across <st1:place st="on">North America</st1:place> and the Australian outback. The project gives students an unparalleled real-world experience of leadership and teamwork in a corporate-like environment. (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.umsolar.com">www.umsolar.com</a>) </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Mott’s hospital is nationally ranked in seven pediatric specialty areas while also offering the mental, emotional and spiritual care children need. 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<br /></p> Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-21149657761318886592008-12-17T10:24:00.001-05:002008-12-17T10:26:01.697-05:00Thank You rushImprint!We would like to specially recognize and thank Michael Broudy at<br />rushImprint for supporting the team. He has donated global flying discs<br />which will be used to promote the University of Michigan Solar Car Team<br />this January at the North American International Auto Show.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rushimprint.com/" target="_blank">www.rushimprint.com</a>Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-5048368774448784542008-12-09T15:22:00.012-05:002008-12-11T01:02:12.315-05:00Thank you InkHead!<span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">The University of Michigan Solar Car Team would like to thank Jason Miller and <a href="http://www.inkhead.com/">InkHead</a> for their generous sponsorship of the team. <a href="http://www.inkhead.com/">InkHead</a> has provided the team with promotional items, including water bottles and drawstring bags, for the North American International Auto Show this January where hundreds of thousands of people will see Continuum on display.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtfSeAO_wY7X5lWNOf3M7Bf7PfD9hGict1M8LE5ytKpDIpCzvcct_w92n6c5rV_4dRh3QAfe7H5maCdFM_QjbeioFR1VT_5ZOlX68gNffUlDK1x9zYtU8NOny_CZ_z5hn5O_tvQqh04M/s1600-h/IMG_0320Edited.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtfSeAO_wY7X5lWNOf3M7Bf7PfD9hGict1M8LE5ytKpDIpCzvcct_w92n6c5rV_4dRh3QAfe7H5maCdFM_QjbeioFR1VT_5ZOlX68gNffUlDK1x9zYtU8NOny_CZ_z5hn5O_tvQqh04M/s320/IMG_0320Edited.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277891779349096706" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLm1L0HQuabCifOWDOkNXYby8bztGu8A5AKSm5Kdl85mdEaqunmYJ4vnDo5h61nTpVACP4dfpr6LIlEuti25zk46xLZ4tTf6ZkKskut86fNIZ0kV7JSj9M1moyuKzEsSRNq-6y9YUC2s/s1600-h/IMG_0230Edited.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLm1L0HQuabCifOWDOkNXYby8bztGu8A5AKSm5Kdl85mdEaqunmYJ4vnDo5h61nTpVACP4dfpr6LIlEuti25zk46xLZ4tTf6ZkKskut86fNIZ0kV7JSj9M1moyuKzEsSRNq-6y9YUC2s/s320/IMG_0230Edited.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277890414847307874" border="0" /></a><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></p><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Inkhead sells promotional products including: </span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.inkhead.com/personalized-pens+personalized-pencils/personalized-pens-_ca-152-1.html">Personalized Pens</a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=" com="" drinkware="" html="" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.inkhead.com/drinkware/custom-water-bottles-_ca-201-1.html">Custom Water Bottles</a><br /><a href="http://www.inkhead.com/personalized-tote-bags/personalized-backpacks-_ca-387-1.html"> Custom Backpack</a><br /><br />Once again, we’d like to thanks Jason and <span class="nfakPe">InkHead</span> for their support!<br /></span></span></div>Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-18010444745553429562008-10-28T17:49:00.011-04:002008-11-24T00:34:02.819-05:00Congratulations to the Core Members!<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Tonight the team accepted the second round of members into the Core Group.</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">The UMSolar Core Group is comprised of the team's most driven and involved members, dedicated to achieving the team’s vision while upholding a positive culture and atmosphere. Core members are selected to this exclusive group for their initiative in furthering their own knowledge, participating actively in team events, contributing to a championship-caliber team, and maintaining personal qualities of the highest order. The Core Group demands great levels of commitment and ingenuity to achieve success. In return for their efforts, Core Group members will receive unparalleled benefits and opportunities from the team.</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">In addition to filling out a detailed application, the students accepted to the Core Group fulfilled divisional requirements and demonstrated a strong commitment and passion to their division leader.</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">We were impressed by the number of applicants to the Core Group, and would like to thank all of those who applied. </span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Infinium 2009 Core Group members: </span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Executive Committee<br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Alex Dowling, Strategy Director<br />Chris Hilger, Sourcing Director<br />John Federspiel, Engineering Director<br />Julia Hawley, Business Director<br />Steven Hechtman, Project Manager<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br />Engineering Division</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Adolphus Lim</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Akihiro Suzuki</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Apoorva Bansal</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Brian Whitney</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: 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0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Kapil Sawlani</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Kevin Zhang</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Lokesh Janarthanam</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Matt Van Eck</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 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0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Sudeep Rohatgi</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Tanya Das</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Ted Goldstein</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Tom Fick</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Ying Yi Lim</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Zhaori Cong</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Business Division</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Anthony Chen</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Blaine Riley</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Brian Pak</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Demian Lee</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Jyo Sinha</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Kevin Yeh</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Maria Lee</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Philip Kim</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Sarah Avellar</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Shreyas Hirekhan</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Steve Durbin</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Operations Division</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Ethan Lardner</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Nancy Tseng</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Rachel Unger</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br />Strategy Division</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Aubrey da Cunha</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Josh Feldman </span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Santosh Kumar</span></span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br /></span>Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-26435532444116433292008-10-24T00:32:00.017-04:002008-10-26T10:12:22.201-04:00Team Visits an Amazing Maize MazeTwo Fridays ago, myself and a group of my teammates went to a local corn maze to relax and enjoy the fall season. Below are some pictures from the visit:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kqY2HsI4-ylhKEkjuParzv6svhgd8veIJurBhybyK6pRfHO7jBJLILva-YDz3ag8YRi-by4sHc5Ix_iKIAer3ryli9dohW_WgmWn_yfeDhcBIhSRnwYXqC15Ox1G-7ZpmycyIRgbNAI/s1600-h/PA110026.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kqY2HsI4-ylhKEkjuParzv6svhgd8veIJurBhybyK6pRfHO7jBJLILva-YDz3ag8YRi-by4sHc5Ix_iKIAer3ryli9dohW_WgmWn_yfeDhcBIhSRnwYXqC15Ox1G-7ZpmycyIRgbNAI/s320/PA110026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260574503847960738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">The group before entering the maze. Jeff Rogers was entertaining us with his Frankenstein impression.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMI3nJR_rf6Xz2gkIKjlOSF33-js-cPC7uHF0zpAe05EaORAIQX9_MSex3W7TK4FNmB8xSbkGdIdVdbzSBwgVJuOGjMi81XKmfbk8gxfhMh6QiK9urIZALJWeiIAS-HeOLvJc8OQIqOOs/s1600-h/PA110031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMI3nJR_rf6Xz2gkIKjlOSF33-js-cPC7uHF0zpAe05EaORAIQX9_MSex3W7TK4FNmB8xSbkGdIdVdbzSBwgVJuOGjMi81XKmfbk8gxfhMh6QiK9urIZALJWeiIAS-HeOLvJc8OQIqOOs/s320/PA110031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260576134577213154" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Us navigating through the maze.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Afterwards a number of us headed to Steve's apartment to surprise him with a birthday cake.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnzqsyoOFKDes5pHXHm0uMJGfoer5wEjvRlHVj-sQgw38zcgZyoaGC17xzxl2s9ERiL9JzSOnMQO2rDLGKuQhQ51TK0yUzQb57wqK1TQzKQxzErrKOK1wRl9H2iAcgRHz-ncwoMaBxbg/s1600-h/PA110052.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnzqsyoOFKDes5pHXHm0uMJGfoer5wEjvRlHVj-sQgw38zcgZyoaGC17xzxl2s9ERiL9JzSOnMQO2rDLGKuQhQ51TK0yUzQb57wqK1TQzKQxzErrKOK1wRl9H2iAcgRHz-ncwoMaBxbg/s320/PA110052.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260577451884820674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Steve extinguishing the flames.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Now time to get back to coding...<br /><br />- Alex Dowling, Strategy Director<br /></div></div><br /></div></div>Alex Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17513165722566839304noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-41276055671692919442008-10-10T09:23:00.005-04:002008-10-10T14:07:51.753-04:00A Formal Introduction to InfiniumOver the summer months a small group spent countless hours in the Wilson Center conference room developing goals and dreams in order to create a unique image for the Infinium project. Looking at past teams for inspiration, we created a mission and vision statement that reflected the specific goals we were determined to accomplish. These meetings set the stage for the entire project. We challenged ourselves to think outside of the usual solar car standards to create a project that went beyond solar racing. This is how the image for the Infnium project was born. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Motto:<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span> Infinium 2009: No Limit <br /><br />We wanted the team motto to be something inspirational, something that encouraged everyone not only to challenge themselves to be the best, but to be better than the best. We wanted each person on the team to embody the idea that when you absolutely dedicate yourself, anything is possible. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vision: </span>To be the best solar car team in the world, leading in performance and innovation. <br /><br />We want to be the team that is known for creative innovations. A team that thrives under pressure and is never satisfied until our goals are met or exceeded. We will never take “no” as an answer. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Mission:</span> The University of Michigan Solar Car Team is comprised of the most talented and driven members of the University from a wide array of disciplines. By developing the best traits within each student, these individuals unite as a team in pursuit of unprecedented excellence. The team implements cutting-edge technology and creative innovations to produce and race a world-class solar car. Extending beyond racing, the team reaches out to the local, national, and international communities. Through partnership with the best companies and individuals, the team's internal strength translates into external success, driving it to be the best solar car program in the world.<br /><br />Break down by section: <br /><br />1. “…the most talented and driven members of the University…” <br />With the ambitious goal of taking first in the World Solar Challenge, we knew that we had our work cut out for us and we were going to need a stellar team in order to build the best car possible and win the World Championship. We looked for the best and the brightest students at the University in order to build the strongest team. <br /><br />2. “By developing the best traits within each student…” <br />This is one of the most important parts of the Mission Statement, a new commitment to the students on the team. We took a hard look at the history of the Solar Car project and found that where many of the past teams broke down was lack of support for the students involved. The Solar Car project is almost impossible to pull off. Each project cycle, there is a group of students on the team that dedicate their lives to the project and make a promise to themselves and their teammates that they won’t stop until the project succeeds. It is because of these students that the project is where it is today, but the team takes a lot out of them. Balancing school and other responsibilities while putting in anywhere from 50-100 hours a week, is not a small feat. This year we are making an effort to support these students academically, professionally, and give them a support system. The Solar Car Team now has study hours, professional development such as resume reviews, communication and behavioral training sessions, and guest speakers, as well as team bonding events to create a stronger community within the team.<br /><br />3. “…cutting edge technology…” <br />This goes back to the vision statement. In order to win the world race, we are going to have to make sure we are always thinking outside of the box and making sure that we are using the best technology and cultivating creativity within the members of the team. <br /><br />4. “…the team reaches out to local, national, and international communities…”<br />The Infinium project wants to have a bigger commitment to the community. We are well aware that our project would not be possible without the help from many generous people and we want to make sure that we are giving back. We wish to teach the public about alternative energy and engineering and to inspire people to “think green.” <br /><br />5. “….partnership with the best companies and individuals…”<br />This project is only possible because of the incredible support it gets from people all over the world. Without our sponsors, alumni, and fans, there is no way we would be the most successful solar car team in North America. Even the dream of winning the World Solar Challenge would not be possible without each person who has donated time, money, or resources to this project. Thank you! <br /><br />Infinium 2009: No Limit. <br /><br />Go Fast, Go Smooth, Go Blue!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKWPqoLn4wzWWbzZ0Fs9CSuzCDnfFVeLbW9ZxowWthlCgZh4wakpLBIhjhUEtv0cPHojvwqDRpt2JxBevpqhhBEw00nGsf6I9ZavCQontoG3GV7uLuld4C1z5zgriLkeJKNA5KUmjVis/s1600-h/InfiniumLogo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKWPqoLn4wzWWbzZ0Fs9CSuzCDnfFVeLbW9ZxowWthlCgZh4wakpLBIhjhUEtv0cPHojvwqDRpt2JxBevpqhhBEw00nGsf6I9ZavCQontoG3GV7uLuld4C1z5zgriLkeJKNA5KUmjVis/s320/InfiniumLogo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255568698624679618" /></a>Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-15567817595246878322008-09-02T01:11:00.014-04:002008-09-03T19:40:25.479-04:00Solar Car goes to the Ford World Headquarters<span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >As a team we have the pleasure of sharing our car and experience with many people, but it is not every day that the Executive Chairman of one of our biggest corporate supporters gets under the hood for a good look. </span> <p style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">On August 18<sup>th</sup> the Solar Car Team visited the Ford World Headquarters for a reception with representatives from the Ford Motor Company and the University. Solar Car members mingled with Ford executives and University members sharing their experience on the team and stories from the race. </span></p> <p style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Both Dean Munson and Steven Hechtman thanked Ford for the support they have given the team over the history of the project and presented Ford with a framed photo of the team. </span></p> <p style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bill Ford Jr. made a special appearance to the reception and was very interested in the project. Steve walked him through the systems in the car and told him about the innovations Continuum made. Mr. Ford asked a lot of questions and was impressed with the work that went into the project and how applicable the technology was to the automotive industry. It was very exciting for us to see that there was genuine interest and respect for our project throughout the compa</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ny.</span></p><p style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6Em_9zRTlwXUr5NyNIHCHqn3g-S6r57VUaAnCgp7yGHPNUIzakT94lbLQkcGMJTtNumVSqKtBh-V88JvlkoL6rEnvuqNglon_lUvdIpETWUSQEQDuftCqbFOOk7fzSbHRIj9HRAV1AM/s1600-h/VX5N9945.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6Em_9zRTlwXUr5NyNIHCHqn3g-S6r57VUaAnCgp7yGHPNUIzakT94lbLQkcGMJTtNumVSqKtBh-V88JvlkoL6rEnvuqNglon_lUvdIpETWUSQEQDuftCqbFOOk7fzSbHRIj9HRAV1AM/s320/VX5N9945.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241288594624957266" border="0" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Steven Hechtman and Bill Ford Jr. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgE4EhF0roxOe_yZpytdwjhRR1WxM__te3RdpOocvaJdHDUwnWga52-tqspBOmusYKKjFDm7tf7QiYcq0exJD7KYItZ5JoSM_h0ojk4rmufdNscGoj7Z03SqJ3rjj6zUGotc6BbspPEZc/s1600-h/VX5N9943.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgE4EhF0roxOe_yZpytdwjhRR1WxM__te3RdpOocvaJdHDUwnWga52-tqspBOmusYKKjFDm7tf7QiYcq0exJD7KYItZ5JoSM_h0ojk4rmufdNscGoj7Z03SqJ3rjj6zUGotc6BbspPEZc/s320/VX5N9943.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241289047193106434" border="0" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfDT-91nirgE-S94FgMecu85IAI_QFCxyRfsJkgQmCGfx8zDMdiy49G4kOl8MRebcaeHeICa7gLHtC-5_zUA1bhjtl6OxAHKkfNpphz9VaE8RGuOdr6qu1XrLrA0-CSq2KHCPAfIDX7I/s1600-h/VX5N9923.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfDT-91nirgE-S94FgMecu85IAI_QFCxyRfsJkgQmCGfx8zDMdiy49G4kOl8MRebcaeHeICa7gLHtC-5_zUA1bhjtl6OxAHKkfNpphz9VaE8RGuOdr6qu1XrLrA0-CSq2KHCPAfIDX7I/s320/VX5N9923.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241288102819135730" border="0" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Steven Hechtman and Julia Hawley presenting Bill Ford Jr. with a picture of the team</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">We would like to thank all of our contacts at Ford for the support and for making this event happen. It was an honor to have the car on display at Ford. This project would not be possible without the in-kind and financial support that Ford provides.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfDT-91nirgE-S94FgMecu85IAI_QFCxyRfsJkgQmCGfx8zDMdiy49G4kOl8MRebcaeHeICa7gLHtC-5_zUA1bhjtl6OxAHKkfNpphz9VaE8RGuOdr6qu1XrLrA0-CSq2KHCPAfIDX7I/s1600-h/VX5N9923.JPG"><br /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JxRXMeJ544prmULBNKeTqIgU3z139OAWVkwpksyJMQ1txrMXAF3_pogp0rpcdaoXYaNBm3CKpmo0ZtZSRwxUUycbPvH_NGUopj_GwsnydOJ3djUY-3V3c9E8KrXNDeDy1ZYmgNOBDmc/s1600-h/VX5N9930.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JxRXMeJ544prmULBNKeTqIgU3z139OAWVkwpksyJMQ1txrMXAF3_pogp0rpcdaoXYaNBm3CKpmo0ZtZSRwxUUycbPvH_NGUopj_GwsnydOJ3djUY-3V3c9E8KrXNDeDy1ZYmgNOBDmc/s320/VX5N9930.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241289445563198306" border="0" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="times new roman"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="times new roman">A special thanks to Brad Simmons, Jim Vella, Scott Low, Ed Krause, and all of the other Ford representatives for their continued support and for making this event happen. Your help is invaluable.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="times new roman">Thank you also to Thomas Wojnowski for the fantastic pictures!<br /></p>Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-71717458187559516762008-08-29T23:27:00.006-04:002008-09-03T02:17:52.009-04:00Solar Taxi Visits Ann ArborLast week, the Solar Taxi visited Ann Arbor as part of the team's tour around the world. The United States was the 28th country visited by the taxi in a journey of 50,000 kilometers ending at the World Climate Change Conference in Poland.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zSRtyq4Xfx0/SLjBPg06pkI/AAAAAAAAABU/7-n1Q0OSPVM/s1600-h/Dream+Cruise+and+Solar+Taxi+080.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zSRtyq4Xfx0/SLjBPg06pkI/AAAAAAAAABU/7-n1Q0OSPVM/s320/Dream+Cruise+and+Solar+Taxi+080.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240150638699652674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">View of the Solar Taxi's array sponsored by Q Cell<br /><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">During the visit, Louis Palmer, the Taxi's initiator, tour director, and driver, gave a presentation to an audience of students and Ann Arbor locals. Following the presentation, Louis allowed anyone to drive the Taxi around the block. Of course, a few solar car members eagerly took advantage of the opportunity.<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zSRtyq4Xfx0/SLjDTz-_BnI/AAAAAAAAABc/U2ICkHXzgJk/s1600-h/Dream+Cruise+and+Solar+Taxi+089.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zSRtyq4Xfx0/SLjDTz-_BnI/AAAAAAAAABc/U2ICkHXzgJk/s320/Dream+Cruise+and+Solar+Taxi+089.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240152911584888434" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Louis explain</span>s <span style="font-style: italic;">to Julia Hawley how to drive the Taxi<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zSRtyq4Xfx0/SLjDqpO43RI/AAAAAAAAABk/6RFpnY700qw/s1600-h/Dream+Cruise+and+Solar+Taxi+091.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zSRtyq4Xfx0/SLjDqpO43RI/AAAAAAAAABk/6RFpnY700qw/s320/Dream+Cruise+and+Solar+Taxi+091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240153303835794706" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jeff Rogers takes a turn behind the wheel</span><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zSRtyq4Xfx0/SLjEF0htOsI/AAAAAAAAABs/3s-h4NTQ_eQ/s1600-h/Dream+Cruise+and+Solar+Taxi+097.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zSRtyq4Xfx0/SLjEF0htOsI/AAAAAAAAABs/3s-h4NTQ_eQ/s320/Dream+Cruise+and+Solar+Taxi+097.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240153770723982018" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">John Federspiel parks the taxi</span><br /></div>John Federspielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693578804249951599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-28861141837282351052008-08-23T09:54:00.006-04:002008-08-23T15:48:05.228-04:00On Saturday August 16<sup>th</sup>, Continuum was on the roads again, but this time slowing cruising down Woodward Avenue in Detroit Michigan. Continuum participated in the 15<sup>th</sup> annual <a href="http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/index.php">Woodward Dream Cruise</a>, an event that attracts over 1.5 million people and more than 40,000 cars. <p class="MsoNormal">People spend the day sitting in lawn chairs lining the side of the road to witness the antique and exotic car cruise. <span style=""> </span>We saw many cars ranging from old Mustangs to Lamborghinis, but I think I can safely say that we were the most unique and expensive car on the road. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The best part of the whole day was hearing people’s reactions as we drove by, “HOLY COW! IT’S A SPACESHIP!”</p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6H6f5jk8CA9KixCFuK84I8e9gVKj44pBG4A6n04YEfF0sjcl1CL2ybnZ1K5FX0WUjO72-FLRR7eaygr3XQDh-bKuKzwuFtYSmppna7IMCBvSJ5kcrqzxmdf5a-acCehiRzh9TYKO9Bl4/s1600-h/Roman+Halanski,+Jr.+1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6H6f5jk8CA9KixCFuK84I8e9gVKj44pBG4A6n04YEfF0sjcl1CL2ybnZ1K5FX0WUjO72-FLRR7eaygr3XQDh-bKuKzwuFtYSmppna7IMCBvSJ5kcrqzxmdf5a-acCehiRzh9TYKO9Bl4/s320/Roman+Halanski,+Jr.+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237711881113301282" border="0" /></a></p> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal">Steve Driving down Woodward Ave.<br />(Picture courtesy of <span style="line-height: 115%;">Roman Halanski, Jr.</span><span style="font-size:100%;">)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGq1QmjaQI63B2w9Ju0VHdr2kE19KEzbWtcycSKEO7DYnCxFYgXu2jH6WDCxFY4Vf6tPfINKWJvfjt3rpl8VcQETEoEIQMSls8m5cH5ed_nKHfoly2_2dKFuKeXaDqXf5-KckW-aMF7r8/s1600-h/IMG_0082.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGq1QmjaQI63B2w9Ju0VHdr2kE19KEzbWtcycSKEO7DYnCxFYgXu2jH6WDCxFY4Vf6tPfINKWJvfjt3rpl8VcQETEoEIQMSls8m5cH5ed_nKHfoly2_2dKFuKeXaDqXf5-KckW-aMF7r8/s320/IMG_0082.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237712486179613842" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <p class="MsoNormal">Jeffery Ferman was confused when we stopped at the gas station to stretch our legs<br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1dzIwGmNHZbyHVk85aelyGU1VECKLiHuvsjK-_i1t3mVccNvM65tC0_VKupZoDeLtnkaqKeq6ZwF5k0lAmq1Y77R0swZC9iG6g0IV-KwClb_ItUX-1rW4Qfb9ciO5nLhQLU_YZG_TLE/s1600-h/IMG_0079.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1dzIwGmNHZbyHVk85aelyGU1VECKLiHuvsjK-_i1t3mVccNvM65tC0_VKupZoDeLtnkaqKeq6ZwF5k0lAmq1Y77R0swZC9iG6g0IV-KwClb_ItUX-1rW4Qfb9ciO5nLhQLU_YZG_TLE/s320/IMG_0079.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237713098189697906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Look at the Porsche checking us out!!!</span><br /><br /><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal">The Dream Cruise was a great experience. We had so much fun walking next to the car and talking to the people on the streets. Thank you to all of the parents that waited for us as we slowly made our way. It was great to have fans along the way! </p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal">I hope that we will be able to participate again next year!</p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal">Go Fast! Go Smooth! Go Blue!</p><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"></p>Julia Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794027404107366875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-23937457065234023622008-08-18T19:35:00.009-04:002008-08-19T20:23:14.965-04:00Team Travels to Traverse City for Management SeminarThis past week, several students on the team traveled to Traverse City for a week long event at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Our team was able talk to many key executives all across the automotive industry, which allowed each to gain insight to effective leadership and management skills.<br /><br />Our team had a display set up all week, which showed off Continuum, the 2008 NASC Championship Trophy, as well as many of our machined parts. Everyone at the event enjoyed seeing the car, and learning about the team. Our sponsors also enjoyed the exposure that was generated from the event.<br /><br />A special thanks to Dave Cole, Debbie Schilz, and all of <a href="http://www.cargroup.org/">CAR </a>(Center for Automotive Research) for providing our team with the resources to make the trip happen. More details about the event can be found <a href="http://mbs.cargroup.org/">here</a><br /><br />As stated above, we were able to make many invaluable connections, including the opportunity to speak with both Jennifer Granholm and Ted Strickland, Governors of Michigan and Ohio respectively.<br /><br />Pictures with the Governors can be seen below:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AoRYlKQ8COqmDyfPO_L61YIhSq6dOkU20R108yF6ihsUN1LL58n9vxsQBmu_9cfgHYs-ESXAl6BUGfSMP4j9UdiCDPAyCB6LdQTVS5J_c4VOu_hCCzHqV5G86LKhVERR9UEfOzHwoe5l/s1600-h/Umsolar_Gov1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AoRYlKQ8COqmDyfPO_L61YIhSq6dOkU20R108yF6ihsUN1LL58n9vxsQBmu_9cfgHYs-ESXAl6BUGfSMP4j9UdiCDPAyCB6LdQTVS5J_c4VOu_hCCzHqV5G86LKhVERR9UEfOzHwoe5l/s320/Umsolar_Gov1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236008436654093122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Michigan Governor, Jennifer Granholm offers to take a picture<br />with the Team<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFMNcHdVYrqPuYl-SY-Chlym4hHxupRVV71rxRK9qmGUgoyxT_aAkPQ4yUB4PYfF6x83NpOd6_km1aeGqk6dxP2EtPpDsRr_ZLNarvfdm5e7dgZu5B5HGt12gtGS3aJyRTNgmt5uQQ7Fw/s1600-h/Umsolar_Gov2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFMNcHdVYrqPuYl-SY-Chlym4hHxupRVV71rxRK9qmGUgoyxT_aAkPQ4yUB4PYfF6x83NpOd6_km1aeGqk6dxP2EtPpDsRr_ZLNarvfdm5e7dgZu5B5HGt12gtGS3aJyRTNgmt5uQQ7Fw/s320/Umsolar_Gov2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236010356364491410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Lt. Governor Lee Fisher<br />take a picture with the rest of the team and Continuum</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdlDAQTCc3oTEvZ4Alq0F0QMF1uhTpVKQjl_ztezqLtagWUSlBzOgneBDccGnf8dsNk5PPkRxiZN5xOqjrygHl24BXd_ngH8UbxHN73h2gWM5tBiCu2FUBSwr6ZP_Q91yL3UbcSe1yF5P/s1600-h/Umsolar_Gov3.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdlDAQTCc3oTEvZ4Alq0F0QMF1uhTpVKQjl_ztezqLtagWUSlBzOgneBDccGnf8dsNk5PPkRxiZN5xOqjrygHl24BXd_ngH8UbxHN73h2gWM5tBiCu2FUBSwr6ZP_Q91yL3UbcSe1yF5P/s320/Umsolar_Gov3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236011419163177250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2008 Race Manager, Jeff Ferman and<br />2009 Business Director, Julia Hawley explain to<br />Governor Ted Strickland the technology<br />used in solar racing</span>Chris Hilgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538766684179278956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-48636621916436338592008-07-25T17:58:00.002-04:002008-07-28T10:16:50.550-04:00Team wins multiple awardsIn addition to winning the 2008 North American Solar Challenge, our<br />team won a few other awards. With hundreds of team members, family<br />members, and sponsors in attendance at the awards ceremony this past<br />Wednesday, a wonderful meal and ceremony were put on at the Calgary Zoo by<br />SolarWorld, The University of Calgary, and NASC.<p>Many awards were given including observer awards and 15 other<br />important awards that range from best mechanical system to the spirit<br />of the event award.</p><p>The observers award each team with one "paper-plate" humor style<br />award. This year our team was awarded a "Divining Rod" for our<br />persistence in finding water at almost each charging location. Our<br />divining rod is made up of two sticks taped to a third that will point<br />the user in the direction of a body of water. Hopefully this will be<br />useful in Australia this upcoming October! By finding any natural<br />pond, puddle, lake, we were able to dramatically increase the amount<br />of energy we were able to capture. This helped us to fill our battery pack<br />multiple times throughout the race.</p><p>As for the main awards from NASC, we were given two of the 15 awards.<br />In addition to winning the 2008 North American Solar Challenge, our<br />team was awarded the teamwork award. The officials presented this<br />award to us because of the incredible sense of team and responsibility<br />that each team member showed throughout the entire event. Dan Eberle,<br />Race Organizer, explained that he saw team members who knew what they<br />were doing at all times and were respectful and attentive to what<br />needed to be done. In addition, the general team attitude was viewed<br />as being healthy and relaxed while paying special attention to every<br />detail. This award means quite a bit to the team. Team work has<br />always been an issue that this team has dealt with and has been<br />something we have worked hard to achieve over the past year. By<br />running hundreds of drills and spending many days of testing on the<br />open road, our team was able to embody the meaning of this award.</p><p>Winning the North American Solar Challenge twice in a row is something<br />this team has been unable to achieve since 1990 and 1993. This,<br />coupled with the teamwork award, shows the renewed emphasis of members<br />spanning multiple projects. Congrats to all Michigan Solar Car<br />members, alumni, sponsors, family, and friends.</p>Jeff Fermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13141696859895219567noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-68140224283406749122008-07-24T15:38:00.002-04:002008-07-24T15:43:11.269-04:00Media PostAs the team travels back to Ann Arbor there are news articles sprouting up everywhere about the race and Michigan's victory. If you find a news article please post it as a comment to this post for everyone to see and also so the team can have an accurate record of all media coverage. Please keep comments on this post to media only.<br /><br />Thanks!Brooke Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02578168973344123634noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-4086275157213652122008-07-22T15:34:00.003-04:002008-07-22T20:00:25.764-04:00The Five-time National Champions!According to the Team, they have just passed inspection and crossed the finish line. Congratulations to everyone!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.engin.umich.edu/solarcar/images/nasc08finishline.jpg" target="_blank" border="0"><img src="http://www.engin.umich.edu/solarcar/images/nasc08finishline_sm.jpg" /></a><br /><br />More details to follow.Lukas Pankauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266839168856037834noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-52517726522996981982008-07-22T14:57:00.003-04:002008-07-22T14:59:39.116-04:00In Calgary!One last post before we finish. We are currently in Calgary driving downtown with traffic. 5 miles out! <p>Go Fast, Go Smooth, Go BLUE!</p>Jeff Fermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13141696859895219567noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805497217155226537.post-56278770986091454862008-07-22T14:15:00.001-04:002008-07-22T14:15:41.730-04:0030 km to go!We are down to 30 km left of the 2008 North American Solar Challenge. We have already seen many groups of people on the side of the road cheering us on and taking pictures. With reports from Scout and Weather we expect lots more lining the streets and highway ramps as we near the city. And now just over 30 or so minutes to go.Jeff Fermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13141696859895219567noreply@blogger.com24