About Us

The OSU Solar Vehicle Team evolved from an Electrathon racing team in 2005 under the direction of a small group of undergraduates. After three years of hard work and research the team debuted their first solar vehicle at the 2008 North American Solar Challenge.

Origninally a team of a handful undergraduates, the OSUSVT has expanded in numbers and now includes a significant portion of engineering graduate students as well as undergraduates of all levels and a variety of interests in science, engineering, and business. The team continues to give students hands-on experience in team work, engineering, and business management, as well as providing outreach in sustainable transportation engineering to the community of Oregon.

Team Makeup

The OSU Solar Vehicle Team is organized into five main groups:

  • Mechanical: The mechanical group is in charge of machining the frame of the car.
  • Body: The body group is in charge of constructing the outer shell of the car.
  • Solar Cell: The solar cell group is in charge of cutting, soldering, and laminating the solar cells into modules.
  • Electrical: The electrical group is in charge of designing and building all the electronics and computer systems in the car.
  • Business: The business group is in charge of fund raising, advertising, and making sure the team completes all the tasks needed to compete in the race.