IEEE SOLAR CAR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE 2017-2018 University of California, Riverside ucrsolarcar.com
Who Are We? The UC Riverside Solar Car is a student run project founded in 2015 by IEEE student members. Since its creation, UC Riverside Solar Car has produced a smallscaled, highly-efficient electric solar vehicle, in preparation for our first full-scaled build. This project aims to challenge students to design, build, test, and race vehicles that are completely powered by the sun. Our team at the University of California Riverside is comprised of over twenty-five dedicated undergraduate students from various majors with one common goal in mind: to raise awareness about alternative energy-based transportation. We are currently constructing our very first racing vehicle for competition in the 2018 American Solar Challenge. Our solar vehicle will be built from the ground up by our hard-working team members, along with the expertise of the faculty at UC Riverside. We ensure our team members a safe working environment and practical hands-on experience in fields of engineering and business development. By showcasing our fully-functional solar powered vehicle, we aim to inspire the public to shift towards the use of more sustainable and renewable energy sources for transportation. Page 1
OUR MISSION Our mission is to promote a collaborative relationship between students and sponsors to present a future of alternative energy and sustainable transportation. Throughout the process of our project, we strive to contribute to Southern California s growing technology ecosystem, raise awareness of solar energy, and ultimately inspire students to produce real solutions on pressing environmental issues. - The UC Riverside Solar Car Team TEAM GOALS Facilitate opportunities for innovation and development in the field of solar vehicles. Promote the efficacy of renewable energy and sustainability. Offer team members applicable experience in the areas of engineering, business, marketing, and management Inspire students to pursue careers in stem majors. Page 2
What is Solar Racing? Solar Racing refers to the competitive racing of electric vehicles powered by energy obtained solely from the large array of solar cells located on the surface of the car. These highly specialized vehicles are capable of being driven across states lines and continents at highway speeds. We plan to compete for our first time in the American Solar Challenge, a collegiate level solar racing car competition which consists of a multi-day 1,500-2,000 mile cross-country endurance rally across North America. Page 3
What the Heck is a Grian? Grian is the name of our first solar car! He represents the significant progress in the UC Riverside Solar Car s mission to create a future of sustainable transportation and alternative energy. Grian is the byproduct of numerous meetings, hard work, and student dedication. He is the heart and soul of our project. Check out what makes Grian so special! Page 4
Performance Estimated Top Speed: 70mph (113kph) Estimated Cruising Speed: 50mph (81kph) Weight: 420 lbs (191kg) Dimensions: 144 x 60 x 42 in (3.7x 1.5 x 1.1 m) Mechanical Chassis: 6061-T6 Aluminum welded spaceframe Suspension: Double Wishbone system Steering: Rack & Pinion system Body: Fiberglass exterior Electrical Systems Solar Array: 250 Mono Crystalline Silicon Cells, 900W total output Motor: 96V, 1000W In-hub brushless motor Battery Pack: 120 Li-Ion Batteries with Battery Management Systems Page 5
Why Sponsor the UC Riverside Solar Car Project? In order to complete the 2,000 mile cross-country journey, our team will spend countless months in preparation to design, construct, and assemble our specialized solar powered vehicle from raw materials. However, these resources come at a high cost. With the support of sponsors, our team members will be given access to the necessary resources to complete our very first solar car. Sponsorship will further increase our abilities to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of our solar car. Sponsors will be given multiple opportunities to promote their brand and technology through our social media outlets, printed logos on our t-shirts, and possibly a featured logo on our solar car. Additionally, sponsors may be given access to our resume book to learn more about the innovative minds behind this project. Page 6
Budget Electrical - Batteries $2,000 - Board components $1,500 - Array $17,000 - Motor and controller $7,000 - Software $3,000 -Miscellaneous $3000 Aerodynamics & Composites - Molds $3,000 - Materials $1,500 - Protective equipment $2,500 - Wind shield $1,500 Mechanical - Chassis $2,000 - Suspension $2,400 - Wheels $750 - Tires $425 - Brakes $2,000 -Miscellaneous $3000 Logistics - Transport gear $5,000 - Lodging $3,000 - Trailer $5,000 Competition Fees - Registration fee $1,500 - Track fee $3,000 - Road fee $3,000 Page 7
Sponsorship Tiers All tiers are flexible, and can be adapted according to the needs and capabilities of the organization. All tiers receive benefits from lower levels of sponsorship. Naming rights sponsorship ($15000, 1 available) Naming rights to Grian Platinum ($7500) Ride in Grian Availability of team members for recruiting and to give presentations Large sized logo on website, car, and t-shirt Gold ($5000) Rights to create media or use our images that can be used to promote your own brand and products Promotion during all media interviews and public appearances Large sized logo on website, car, and t-shirt Silver ($2500) Blog post highlighting partnership Access to resume book Medium sized logo on website, car, and t-shirt Bronze ($1000) Small sized logo on website, car, and t-shirt Friend ($500) Name displayed on website under Friend section of website and social media posts Page 8
CONTACT US We would love for your company to establish a partnership with the UC Riverside Solar Car Team. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like more information about our project. Contact Information ucrsolarcar@gmail.com Kyle Semelka & Paven Bhogal UC Riverside Solar Car Project Co-Coordinators