SolarCar at Virginia Tech

SolarCar at VT is more than just a student design team. We span from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and grade levels. We strive for continuous growth, learning, and collaboration for all of our team members to shape them into future leaders. We're all about sharing the solar power and electric vehicle enthusiasm with our community and sparking passion for STEM careers in younger generations. We'll be at?#GobblerFest?2023! Come visit our booth and speak with our team. Engineering, businesses, and other majors alike we want to show you where you can thrive at SolarCar at VT! See us on September 1, 2023, from 4pm-7pm on the Drillfield! We want you to race with us towards the future! #SolarCarATVT?#SolarCar?#DesignTeam?#VT?#GobblerFest2023

Hey Hokies! ?? ?? Virginia Tech Giving Day is here! ?? ?? For the next 24 hours (Feb. 19-20, noon to noon EST), Hokies around the world are coming together to make an impact. This is your chance to support the Virginia Tech SolarCar Team as we design, build, and race a solar-powered vehicle that pushes the boundaries of innovation and sustainability. Your donation-big or small-helps fund our engineering advancements, competition travel, and the future of solar racing. Plus, special Giving Day challenges mean your gift can go even further! Donate now using the QR code below. Thank you for fueling our journey toward a more sustainable future! ?? ? #VTGivingDay #DrivenByTheSun #HokiesGiveBack

Hey Hokies! Virginia Tech Giving Day is almost here!??From noon on February 19 to noon on February 20, Hokies around the world will come together to celebrate the power of giving back. This 24-hour event is a special opportunity to support the Virginia Tech programs, student organizations, and teams that mean the most to you. We invite you to support the Virginia Tech SolarCar Team as we design, build, and race the next generation of solar-powered vehicles that push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us drive towards a brighter, more sustainable future. Plus, special Giving Day challenges mean your donations can go even further! Join us in making a difference and fueling the future of solar racing. ??? #VTGivingDay #HokiesGiveBack #DrivenByTheSun

Hey Hokies! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our interest meeting!???? It was incredible to see so many enthusiastic Hokies eager to learn about our team. From designing and building to racing and innovating, our team is driven by a passion for sustainability, engineering, and teamwork. We're excited to welcome new members and can't wait to see what we'll accomplish together this year. If you couldn't make it but are still interested in getting involved, stay tuned for more opportunities to join the journey!??

Hey, Hokies! We're thrilled to introduce a new feature we are adding to our LinkedIn: Monthly Member Spotlights! Each month, we'll shine a light on the incredible individuals who make the VT SolarCar Team a success. From Engineering breakthroughs to creative problem-solving, these spotlights will celebrate the dedication, passion, and talent driving our journey towards our competitions. This month we recognize Matthew Scala (Electrical), Jake Richardson (Mechanical), and Diego Correa (Operations) as behind-the-scenes heroes who's work and dedication propels our team forward! #VTsolarcar #InnovationDriven #GoHokies

Thank you to everyone who came out for the interest meeting last week. We are looking forward to having a great year!

We are thrilled to announce that the Virginia Tech Solar Car team placed 12th out of 24 teams in the single-occupant vehicle class at the Formula Sun Grand Prix in Kentucky! This achievement is particularly special as this was our first competition ever, and despite this, we were able to outperform many veteran teams. This success would not have been possible without the unwavering support and contributions from our incredible sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to each of you for your commitment to our project and the future of sustainable transportation. Special Thanks To: ? Virginia Tech College of Engineering ? Boeing ? Aurora Flight Sciences ? ENSCO, Inc. ? Bridgestone Americas ? CRW, Inc. ? Baseline Solar Solutions ? Inmotion ? Cadence Design Systems ? Student Engineers' Council at Virginia Tech ? SBM Solar, Inc. ? VI-grade ? Prohelion ? Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence ? Wesco Your support has been instrumental in our journey and getting our car to the starting line. We look forward to continuing our collaboration as we drive innovation and sustainability forward. Thank you for believing in our vision and helping us make it a reality! #SolarCar #VirginiaTech #FormulaSunGrandPrix #Sustainability #Innovation #ThankYou

Zroom Zroom! ???? Congratulations to SolarCar at Virginia Tech for competing in the Formula Sun Grand Prix for the first time! ?? The Sun Gobbler gobbled up the competition to finish in an impressive 12th place. ??

Thank you Dr. Taheri for your support and guidance!