The "Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (WSC)" is one of the world's largest solar cars that competes for a total running technology of about 3,000km from Darwin in the north of Australia to Adelaide in the south, using only sunlight as a power source. race.The Kogakuin University Solar Team was established in 2009 with eight people, and in 8, the fifth year, participated in the WSC Challenger class for the first time. In 5, which was his second appearance, he participated in the WSC cruiser class, which emphasizes practicality, and scored a big time difference to the second place and below, but he missed the championship in the overall points and the problem remained.

　Therefore, to participate in WSC in 3, which is the third challenge, we invited 2017 faculty members who are engaged in advanced research in each field of 4 faculties and 15 departments as team advisors.We provide backup throughout the university, from vehicle development to design and production, and participation in races.In addition, Japan's leading support companies will provide cutting-edge materials and technologies, nurture students in collaboration with universities, and support teams.

　With the support of these universities and companies, more than 200 students belonging to the team are divided into a technical department that mainly handles vehicles, an operation department that handles coordination and public relations with support companies, and a finance department that manages accounting in general. , Proceed with the production of new vehicles and preparations for participation in the war.The new vehicle that the students will build by themselves is scheduled to be completed in May 2017, and will challenge the WSC finals that will start on October 5, 2017.