2026 Engineering Design Conference
Project Name: GVSU Solar Racing Car Chassis
Team 22
Team Members
Joshua Driver
Sam Fellows
Caleb Honeycutt
Nicole Lahti
Oliana Omanchi
Kody Penn
Samantha Seneker
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Janice Pawloski
Abstract
The goal for this project is to use the existing components provided by the GVSU Solar Racing Team (the shell and wheels) to design and build the suspension, steering, and breaking systems so that the car can later be powered for use in the American Solar Challenge.
GV Solar Racing is an organization dedicated to expanding and improving renewable energy technology to promote a sustainable future. Through implementing advanced alternative energy technologies, we strive to enhance the current state of these developments. We are driven to not only be future engineers, but future leaders in the world of technological advances. Focusing on exceptional performance and mainstream implementation, GV solar racing is committed to changing the world, one advancement at a time.