Main Ideas:
- New Car (TO BE COMPLETED)
- Progress
- Focus
- Past Cars (timeline view)
| Image |
| Name |
| Achievements |
| Fun Facts |
| Midnight Sun I |
(1988-1990) | 24th, 1990 Sunrayce | First Midnight Sun ‘Car’ (preceded by the MS bike) |
| Midnight Sun II |
(1990-1992) | 33rd, 1992 Sunrayce |
| Midnight Sun III |
(1993-1995) | 20th, 1995 Sunrayce |
| Midnight Sun IV |
(1995-1997) | 7th, 1997 Sunrayce | Top Canadian team; Won “Award for Technical Innovation” |
| Midnight Sun V |
(1998-1999) | 10th, 1999 Sunrayce 25th, 1999 WSC |
|
Midnight Sun VI (1999-2001) | 3rd, 2001 ASC 15th, 2001 WSC | Top Canadian team; “Sunrayce” became “American Solar Challenge” – ASC |
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Midnight Sun VII (2002-2003) | 3rd, 2003 ASC | Top Canadian team; Technical Innovation Award |
– ASC |
Guinness World Record for Longest Journey by Solar Electric Car |
| Midnight Sun VIII\ |
(2004-2005) | 5th, 2005 NASC | Top Canadian team; “American Solar Challenge” – NASC became “North American Solar Challenge” |
| Midnight Sun IX (2006-2008) | 16th, 2007 WSC |
4th, 2008 NASC | Finished 2nd place in “Challenge Production Class” |
| – NASC |
| Midnight Sun X (2009-2013) | 30th, 2011 WSC 7th, 2013 NASC | |
| Midnight Sun XI (2012-2016) | Attended FSGP 2016 | First cruiser class car |
Since its founding in 1988, the Midnight Sun Solar Car Team has been designing and building world-class solar cars, while educating and inspiring people all around the world. Each iteration of the car encourages a deep devotion to hard work, persistence, and a bit of ambition. It is with our teamwork that we can call ourselves one of the top teams in Canada. With the experience from 11 cars, we are just getting started!
MSXI
Specifications
Weight
420kg
Dimensions
1.8m Wide x 1.6m Tall x 4.5m Long
Ideal Top Speed
102 km/h
Crusing Speed
88 km/h
Battery
420 Panasonic 18650B NCR Li-ion
Solar Cells
Sun Powered E-Series
Solar Cell Area
6m squared
Motor Maximum Power Output
10hp, 94% efficiency
Suspension
Dual A-arm
Chassis
Carbon Fiber Monocoque
Aerobody
Carbon Fiber
Cost
$253 000
From Adventure to Cruiser Class, MSXI boasts a completely new design. With new features such as four wheels, two seats for a driver and passenger, and trunk space, the MSXI represents a brand new spectrum for innovation. Instead of a kevlar composite body, the MSXI will be made entirely out of carbon fiber panels. The brand new racing class not only tests the speed of the car, but also its ability to perform in practical environments. Building our foundation through 25 years of experience, the Midnight Sun Solar Car Team is thrilled to be a part of the new evolution of solar race cars.