About Us
Ever since our program was founded in 2022, Texas A&M Solar Car Racing has only seen upwards growth! We are now 70+ members strong while boasting over 25 majors from many different disciplines within Texas A&M University, including fields outside of engineering such as visualization, mathematics, physics, and marketing.
As Aggies, we also strive to uphold our core values of excellence and selfless service through implementing initiatives in sustainability, renewable energy, and STEM education in our local community. As a close-knit team, we represent Texas A&M University as one of the newest and brightest student organizations in The College of Engineering and one of the top sustainability clubs on campus.
In order to achieve all of this, we make sure our team can run as optimally as possible. Our team is divided into three core divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, and Business.
Electrical Team
Array
The Array subteam analyzes the car's photovoltaic cells and determines the most optimal configuration to maximize efficiency with consideration to the rest of the systems in the car.
Battery
Designs the car’s battery box to optimize the batteries’ efficiency while minimizing weight. This is in order to maximize the car’s range and maintain the health of the batteries.
Power Distribution Board
Responsible for power distribution throughout the car, ensuring that all systems get the right amount of voltage and current, reliably and safely. We are also responsible for the configuration and setup of the motor and its controller.
Control Systems
Creates a wide variety of sensor systems to assist in the monitoring of driver and car function. This is done to make ensure not only driver safety and efficiency but also to ensure car efficiency and find any fault points.
Mechanical Team
Aeroshell
Innovating aerodynamic designs with optimal drag reduction, ensuring ergonomic comfort while selecting high-quality materials. They work closely with other teams, including the chassis and suspension teams, to ensure that aerodynamic improvements align with the car's handling and performance goals.
Chassis
Creates mechanical components to ensure driver safety in impact scenarios while also creating other structural components of the car. Additionally, we work to ensure all other teams are able to be integrated within the vehicle properly.
Manufacturing
Researches and fabricates parts for all the mechanical subteams. Focuses on machining, welding, fastening and composite layering techniques in addition to CAD/CAM applications.
Steering & Brakes
This team researches and creates dynamic systems for optimal vehicle performance. They implement systems that enable the car to be steered and brought to a stop when necessary.
Suspension & Wheels
This team researches and creates dynamic systems for optimal vehicle performance. They design and configure the suspension system, including springs, shocks, and dampers, to optimize handling, ride quality, and tire contact with the track.
Business Team
Events
Organizes public events interacting with the public and sponsors. Their goal is to maximize perception of the team for media, awareness, and sponsor ROI.
Outreach
Establishes and maintains relationships with sponsors and the community. Their goal is to secure sponsorships that provide the necessary resources and funding whether it be specific material or monetary donations.
Marketing
Utilizes popular social platforms to create lasting relations with students both on and off campus. Their goal is to help keep a positive image of the club and all its members.
Finance
Manages the program’s cash flows, creates vehicle budgets, and conducts cost-benefit analyses.
Operations Team
Operations
Coordinates race logistics, manages inventory and shop space, ensures regulatory and technical compliance, and facilitates effective communication to meet program timelines and goals.
