Nova Lumina
A 3-wheeled solar car with a design based on Axelight is built by the team of 2025. The "droplet" design continues it journey with an better CdA value than Axelight. Nova Lumina came in an impressive 8th place in Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2025. The made it on record time compared to the other JUST teams. The car is built in flax fiber, which is a more sustainable material compared to carbon fiber.
Specification
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Measurements: Length: 5,8m / Width: 1,3m / Height: 1m
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Weight: 168 kg
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Cruise speed: 122 km/h
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Motor: Mitsuba 2096D3, 98% efficiency
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Solar cells: 6 m² Tandem PV cells from Oxford PV
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Battery: Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), 138,7 V, 3 kWh
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Suspension: Öhlin's STX22 Air spring/damper back suspension + 2 ttx25 front coil shocks
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Brakes: Hydraulic brakes
