Photomoto was developed by third-year engineering students in 1988-1989 to race head-to-head with the University of Waterloo as the first two solar vehicles built in Canada. Photomoto won that race, the Great Canadian Solar Challenge, and captured the first title of Fastest Canadian Solar Car.
Past Results
Great Canadian Solar Challenge 1989
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First Place
Vehicle Specifications
| Length |
2.5 m (5.5 ft) |
Aeroshell |
Foam board, fibreglass and heat shrink plastic |
Wheels |
Three bicycle wheels |
Drag Co- efficient: |
Unknown |
| Width |
1 m (2.2 ft) |
Chassis |
Aluminum space frame |
Transmission |
20 gear chain and sprocket |
Solar Array |
192, 10% efficient polycrystalline silicon with reflectors |
| Height |
1.5 m (3.3 ft) |
Suspension |
None |
Top Speed |
38 km/h (24 mph) |
Array Power |
200 W peak output |
| Wheelbase |
2 m (4.4 ft) |
Steering |
Linkage |
Motor |
DC brushless |
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| Vehicle Weight |
104 kg (232 lbs) |
Brakes |
Mountain Bike Calipers |
Battery |
0.8 kg (1.76 lbs) Ni-Cd |