Penumbra (2017)
- Karl Ding
Owned by Karl Ding
| Class | cruiser |
|---|---|
| Length x Width x Height | 4.32 m x 1.88 m x 1.40 m |
| Weight | 522 kg |
| Array | 1000 W monocrystalline |
| Battery | 15 kWh Lithium Ion (57 kg) |
| Motors | 2 Mitsuba 3-Phase AC (probably the Mitsuba Hub 2096-D3 that everyone uses?) |
| Wheels | 4 machined aluminum 16” |
| Chassis | carbon fiber monocoque, aluminum roll cage |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Budget | $1,000,000 USD |
They are sponsored by Boeing and Delta Airlines, who had donated a large amount of the vehicle materials (carbon fiber and composites). Boeing also handles a lot of the shipping and logistics, as one of their alumni is apparently a high-up executive there.
They did not qualify for ASC 2018.
Aerodynamics
| Frontal Area | |
|---|---|
| Drag Coefficient | 0.20 |
Interior
They have a built-in infotainment system that provides navigation and music (driven by a pair of JBL speakers).
