Sunswift IV
2009 – present
Background
Ivy was built in 2009 for the 2009 WSC. She was the 3rd vehicle that Sunswift had ever designed and built from scratch – although many successful elements from previous cars were retained in Ivy’s design.
Achievements
- 6th overall in the 2011 World Solar Challenge, 1st in Production Class.
- 4th overall in the 2009 Global Green Challenge, 1st in the Silicon Class. link
- Breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest solar-powered vehicle at a speed of 88 km/h link, beating the record of 77km/h set in 1987 by the General Motors Sunraycer.
Video Links
Events
- 2011 World Solar Challenge
- 2011 Guinness world record for fastest solar car off array power
- 2009 Global Green Challenge
The Build Team
Project Leader: Clara Mazzone
Project Manager: Jono Pye
Electrical Team Leaders: Irving Tjiptowarsono and Glen Summers
Mechanical Team Leader: Campbell McLaren
Specific Projects
Car Aerodynamic Design: Chris Beaves, Graham Doig
Carbon Fibre Monocoque Chassis Design: Campbell McLaren
Top Shell Array Design: Helga Prochaska, David Snowdon
Wheel Layup: Claudia Williams, John Durrant
Spat Layup: Claudia Williams, John Durrant
General Composite Work: Claudia Williams, John Durrant, Jono Pye, Campbell McLaren, Luke Bycroft, David Snowdon
Top Shell, Bottom Shell, Canopy Layups: David Snowdon, John Durrant, Campbell McLaren, Jono Pye, Luke Bycroft, Claudia Williams, Helga Prochaska, Cameron Cooke
Rear Suspension: Ashley, Lucus, Luke Bycroft, Campbell McLaren, David Snowdon
Front Suspension: Luke Bycroft
Steering: Luke Bycroft
Brakes: George Robinson, Campbell McLaren
Roll Bar: Ben Ting, Lachlan
Load Cell (Max Load 8kN): Jono Pye
General Manufacture, Assembly, Workshop Assistance: Tommy Heyser, Ashley, Lachlan, George Robinson, Jono Pye, Luke Bycroft, Campbell McLaren, Jaga Parka-Ross, Scott McDaid, Etienne Le Sueur, Mark Smith, David Snowdon, Sam Paterson, John Durrant, Claudia Williams,
Steering Wheel and Driver Controls: Andrew Wrigley, David Snowdon
Array Wiring: Glen Summers, Nic Kerrigan, Helga Prochaska
Electrical Systems: David Snowdon, Etienne Le Sueur, Glen Summers, Irving Tjiptowarsono
Mentors: Mark Smith, Scott McDaid, David Snowdon
